Tomson Highway

Tomson Highway is a prominent Indigenous Canadian playwright, novelist, and musician, known for his contributions to Canadian literature and Indigenous representation. Born in 1951 in Manitoba, he is of Cree ancestry and incorporates Indigenous themes and stories into his work. Highway is celebrated for his plays like "The Rez Sisters" and "Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing," which explore Indigenous identity and contemporary life. He also writes children's books and is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and culture, using his art to promote understanding and awareness of Indigenous issues in Canada.