Dominique Daye Hunter is a visionary storyteller, artist, speaker, & consultant living in Ε aunhuntakot (RDU) & working everywhere.

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Shining my light, but not afraid of the dark.

Dominique Daye Hunter (she/her) is an Afro-Indigenous (Black, YesΓ‘h/Saponi, Irish and Polish American) storyteller. A poet, author, clothing designer, advocate, and consultant, she is a self-taught artist born and raised in the New York tri-state area.

The CEO of D. Daye Hunter Designs, LLC, Dominique's work explores the complex connections between history, trauma, and healing in Black and Indigenous communities. She uses storytelling to curate transformative spacesβ€”both virtual and physicalβ€”that amplify BIPOC voices and drive impactful social and environmental change.

Dominique is the author of Seeds: Stories of Afro-Indigenous Resilience. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nonprofit Leadership Management with an emphasis on American Indian Studies and is a certified DEIB/A trainer.

Dominique lives in North Carolina and works everywhere.

EVENTS

EVENTS

May 10th

UNC Botanical Gardens
Chapel Hill, NC

Dominique will host the official release of her upcoming children’s book Hasi ČʰigoΜΉ:yoΜΉ (Sweet Berry) with a special in-person storytime and book signing at the University of North Carolina Botanical Garden. Written entirely in YesΓ‘:sahΔ― with English translation, this event marks the first public reading of the book. Guests will enjoy light refreshments, have an opportunity to meet the author, and experience this joyful moment in language revitalization and cultural celebration.

April 5th

University of Buffalo
Indigenous Storyteller’s Conference
Buffalo, NY

Dominique will present β€œSweet Berries for Good Thoughts: Language Revitalization and Ecological Knowledge through Indigenous Children’s Literature,” sharing insights from her upcoming children’s book Hasi ČhigΗ«:yΗ« (Sweet Berries). Her current research explores how the book supports both children and adults in learning YesΓ‘:sahΔ― and increasing cultural comfort and confidence in traditional berry picking practices.

Seeds: Stories of Afro-Indigenous Resilience

β€œHighly recommend. Seeds will get you in your β€˜bad bitch’ era to heal your intergenerational trauma!”
— Teya Johnson Tiger, Mother ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A copy of Seeds: Stories of Afro-Indigenous Resilience on top of a stack of more book copies with a plant in the background.

  • Contact Dominique for book club promotions and to schedule her to virtually attend your next book club meeting!: ddayehunter@gmail.com.

  • Contact Dominique about readings and workshops at ddayehunter@gmail.com

  • Buy Seeds wholesale via the Ingram Spark distribution channel.

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What a memorable and beautiful day we shared together as a community at the 2025 Yesáh Art Monument Unveiling. We gathered to celebrate the unveiling of our culturally significant monument and also shared on topics such as history from an Indi
Thank you @doublethebooksmagazine for choosing me as the 2nd place winner for my poem “Raven’s Flame, Winter’s Blade” in the Fireside Stories in Snowfall Writing Contest and interviewing me about my work! This poem is a very
☎️ Calling all relatives! Seeds is officially getting a little sibling!! πŸ₯³ Yesáh and Native families: I invite you to join us for the first-ever reading of Hasí ČʰigoΜΉ:yoΜΉ 🫐(Sweet Berry)πŸ“–, a children’s book by Dominique Daye
⚜️This International Women’s Day I am resting from capitalism and internalized intergenerational trauma that tells me I must break myself to make sure I have enough. I am dispelling the deep rooted lie that I don’t deserve rest, kindness,
πŸ“š You can now borrow a copy of Seeds at the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation’s Little Free Library! πŸ“š Plus, there’s a copy in the tribal office waiting room—perfect for browsing while you sit. Bi:sé @obsn.2002 for hos
🌱✨ Exciting News! ✨🌱 I’ve been booked solid, but starting April 22nd (perfect timing for #HappyEarthDay! 🌍), I’ll be available for new projects including: πŸ’‘ Speaking engagements πŸ“– Book readings + signings πŸ“Š Consulting & worksh
πŸ“š The 2025 “They Look Like Me” Children’s Book Fair was a success! The overflow of joy and community was truly beautiful to witness. Even got to see the gida at the Occaneechi Saponi cultural table! 🌻✨ πŸ“š Thank you to the Burling
I am so very excited and honored to be a part of the groundbreaking Southeastern Indigenous Environmental Conference hosted by @7directionsofservice ! ————— Meet the panelists for Land Sovereignty and Indigenous Foodw
I can hardly wait to see you at this year’s They Look Like Me! Book Fair! I’ll be set up with my book Seeds and an exclusive sneak peek at a special project—never before released—for the community to experience first! Don&rsqu
A sneak peak πŸ‘οΈ ✨Thank you for having me & amplifying my story and the stories of so many powerful women, @HarnessCommunity. “Rooted in Resilience: A Conversation with Dominique Daye Hunter on Heritage, Healing, and Empowerment.” Yo
I spy with my little eye… a Seed. πŸ“• Grateful to donate my book Seeds: Stories of Afro-Indigenous to the Sanford Community Library’s Indigenous People’s section at Pfizer! Thank you to Mike Sanderson and the entire Indigenous Team