Mark Thunderchild

Mark Thunderchild's literary journey began with his debut book, Kohkum's Kitchen, where he introduced readers to Canadian Indigenous families, sharing their ancient knowledge and celebrating the blend of traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultures. As a father, Mark has had his share of challenges, including instilling positive dental habits in his children, and this inspired him to write this second book in his series. Guided by the expertise of Dr. Sheri McKinstry, a dentist and...See more

Mark Thunderchild's literary journey began with his debut book, Kohkum's Kitchen, where he introduced readers to Canadian Indigenous families, sharing their ancient knowledge and celebrating the blend of traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultures. As a father, Mark has had his share of challenges, including instilling positive dental habits in his children, and this inspired him to write this second book in his series. Guided by the expertise of Dr. Sheri McKinstry, a dentist and pediatric oral surgeon, and partnering with the Indigenous Dental Association of Canada, Mark created Our Journey to the Dentist to increase awareness and education around Indigenous oral health. Mark is a devoted family man and lives in Warman, Saskatchewan with his daughter, two sons, and his wife, Amanda Melnychuk, who is also the talented illustrator of his series of books. He's a talented gas fitter, and he's often out in nature, enjoying sports, hunting, fishing, and hiking whenever he can. Connect with Mark Thunderchild on Instagram and Facebook (@markthunderchild) and catch a glimpse of his creative journey on TikTok (@thunderdad25). See less