Marilyn Dumont

Marilyn Dumont (born 1955) is a Canadian poet and educator of Cree/Métis descent.
Born in northeastern Alberta, she is a descendant of Gabriel Dumont. Dumont holds an MFA from the University of British Columbia. Her work is widely anthologized. She is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Arts - English & Film Studies Department and teaches creative writing.