Neal Freeland is a Saulteaux artist and poet who spent 17 years in prison, and is currently living in the city, going to college, as well as continuing to work on his graphic novels and poetry. He is also writing a screenplay for his second short independent film. During his imprisonment he learned to write poetry, honed his skills as an artist and went to school. He also spent a large portion of his time as a peer counsellor, both professionally and as a volunteer. He has recently taken up swimming again (his first love), discovered movies all over again, and loves to watch almost any movie on the big screen. In September, he began his first of two years in a college Social Work program.
