The Neyhiyawak (Plains Cree) word âKitotamâ translates into English as, "He Speaks to It." This is a collection of free-verse poetry by Indigenous poet and artist John McDonald. Written in two parts, these poems chronicle Johnâs life and experiences as an urban Indigenous youth during the 1980s. The second half of the book is a look into the inspirations and events, that shaped Johnâs career as an internationally known spoken word artist, beat poet, monologist and performance artist.