Indigenous Disability Awareness Month

Exploring Michel Dumont’s wearable art

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor At the core of his drag queen-“christened” trademark, House of Dumont, Michel Dumont is an “old, queer punk” whose commitment to love is infused into his creative work. Dumont is a “Métis, Two-Spirit, disabled artist” based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. His “wearable art, installation, and mosaic” incorporate elements of goth, camp, the ‛80s, and glam. In an interview with The Peak, Dumont shared some memorable moments thus far in his career, and his experiences navigating his disability in the arts world. Dumont’s interest in costume crafting began during childhood, inspired by the Halloween…

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