High Resolution Images

• Download the cover image for Great Women from our First Nations (jpg)
• Download the cover image for Native Women of Courage (jpg)

Book-Related Resources

• Download the 2008 Saskatchewan Book Awards Poster (pdf)
• Download Second Story Press' Curriculum Resources Document (pdf)
• Download my 2007 Press Release from Second Story Press (pdf)

Biography

I was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I'm a typical Canadian who is a mixture of Old and New World ancestors. My mom was born to German/Ukrainian parents who immigrated to Canada after WWII. My maternal grandparents settled in the multicultural city of Winnipeg and raised a family of six. My dad was born to Cree/French Canadian parents who had a farm outside of Gimli, Manitoba.

My parents separated when I was five and I moved with my mom to Calgary, Alberta. I eventually attended the University of Calgary, where I completed my bachelor of science in archaeology. I went on to attend Centennial College in Toronto, Ontario, where I completed a graduate certificate in book and magazine publishing. 

I moved to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, with my husband after I finished my publishing education. While working for the local public library in Prince Albert, I pursued a book deal with Second Story Press, the publishing house with which I interned with while still attending Centennial College. I submitted a draft list of 10 inspirational aboriginal women to the publisher, Margie Wolfe. This list was the starting point for my first book, Great Women from our First Nations / Native Women of Courage.

I now live in Regina, Saskatchewan with my family. I work as an Interactive Project Leader for SaskPower.