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David Huebert is a Canadian writer and educator currently teaching fiction writing in the MFA Programme at The University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He previously served as a Faculty Fellow of the Humanities at King's starting in Fall 2020. His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Contemporary Studies and English from King's (2008), a Master's degree from the University of Victoria, and a PhD from Western University.
Huebert's research and creative interests center on environmental precarity, the complex relationship between human and non-human actors, and the impacts of the oil industry on communities. His work explores how ecological concerns intersect with social life, arguing that 'everyone is basically thinking about ecology whether we know it or not: being social is a form of being ecological.' He has developed specialized workshops on 'Dirty Nature Writing' that examine the intersection of environmental concerns and literary expression.
Huebert's publications reveal a consistent engagement with environmental themes across multiple formats. His fiction often examines the human consequences of industrial environments, particularly the petrochemical industry in Ontario's 'Chemical Valley' region, while his poetry collections explore interspecies connections and identity. His writing style is noted for being 'inventive,' 'hallucinatory,' and 'lushly poetic,' with one award jury describing his work as having 'mind-bendingly poetic language.'
- CBC Short Story Prize
- The Walrus Poetry Prize
- Jim Connors Dartmouth Book Award
- 2025 Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award for Oil People
- Amazon Canada First Novel Award (shortlisted)
Beyond his creative work, Huebert is actively engaged in the literary community through teaching, public readings, and workshops. He has received support from Arts Nova Scotia for book tours and regularly participates in literary festivals across Canada. His academic background in Contemporary Studies and English informs his interdisciplinary approach to both teaching and writing, creating a 'feedback loop of conversation and writing' that energizes his work across multiple domains.
