Lee Maracle

Lee Maracle is an acclaimed author known for her extensive body of work encompassing various literary genres such as poetry and non-fiction.

She has authored several well-received books including Sojourner’s and Sundogs, Ravensong, Bobbi Lee, Daughters Are Forever, I Am Woman, and Celia's Song, to name a few.

Maracle's works have been published by reputable publishers like Theytus books, Raincoast books, Cormorant Books, and Natural Heritage books.

Aside from being a prolific writer, Lee Maracle is an award-winning instructor and orator, recognized for her contributions to Indigenous literature and education.

She has received prestigious awards such as the 2014 Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Maracle is actively involved in academia, teaching courses on the Oral Tradition and serving as a Traditional Teacher for the First Nation’s House within the Aboriginal Studies Program at the University of Toronto.

Additionally, she has held positions as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at various academic institutions including the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, and University of Western Washington.

Lee Maracle continues to engage with the literary community and was honored at the Indigenous Writer's Conference by Ministers for Indigenous Affairs of Ontario and Canada for her outstanding work.

She is set to be featured in the upcoming anthology Indigenous Poetics, edited by Neal Mcleod.

With a rich educational background, which includes studies at the Banff Centre for the Arts, Maracle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her writing and teaching endeavors.