Albert Dumont

ALBERT DUMONT, Spiritual Advisor, Poet, Storyteller
Algonquin, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg

Albert Dumont’s artistic talents touch many areas of the arts community. He is a respected poet, a pen&ink artist, actor, storyteller and playwright. Albert has acted in fire prevention videos, TV commercials and plays. Albert has written 5 books of poetry and 2 children’s books. He is the founder of Turtle Moons Contemplations, featuring his artwork and poems. Albert was presented with a Human Rights Award by the Public Service Alliance of Canada in 2010. In January 2017 he received the DreamKEEPERS Citation for Outstanding Leadership. Albert has dedicated his life to promoting Indigenous spirituality and healing and to protecting the rights of Aboriginal Peoples particularly those of the young. He is the father of three daughters and grandfather of five grandchildren.