Al Hunter
Al Hunter is Anishinaabe from Manitou Rapids, Rainy River First Nations.
Al has published his poetry in many journals and anthologies, including, Rampike; Canadian Literature; Boyhood, Growing Up Male: A Multicultural Anthology; Poets Who Haven't Moved to Minneapolis; North Coast Review; New Breed; and Gatherings.
His work is featured along with Jim Northrup, Denise Sweet and Adrian Louis in the acclaimed anthology, Days of Obsidian, Days of Grace, Poetry & Prose by Four Native American Writers published by Poetry Harbor, Duluth, MN, 1995.In March of 2000, Hunter was named an Anishinaabe Achiever of the Treaty #3 Nation for his work in education and the environment. In the the summer of 2000, he and his wife, Sandra Indian, led "A Walk To Remember," a 1200 mile, sacred journey around Lake Superior "to bring forth community visions of protecting the air, land and water for the Seven Generations yet to come."
International Falls Daily
Journal: Spirit Horses take flight for Ontario poet
Web Posted Wednesday, April 24, 2002