Marilyn Dumont

Marilyn Dumont (born 1955, Olds, Alberta) 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 a Full Professor at the University of Alberta cross appointed in the Faculties of Arts and Native Studies. In the Faculty of Arts - English & Film Studies Department she teaches Indigenous Literature and creative writing.