Iehnhotonkwas Bonnie Jane Maracle, Wolf Clan, Mohawk Nation at Tyendinaga Territory. Holds a B.A. Indigenous Studies, Trent; B.Ed. & M.Ed., Queens; and is a Ph.D. candidate, Indigenous Studies, Trent. On Board of Tsi Tyonnheht Onkwawenna Language & Culture Centre, Tyendinaga, and Ontario Native Literacy Coalition, London; on Board and Language Program Coordinator at Kanatsiohareke Community, NY. Also a Sessional Instructor at U of Victorias Certificate of Aboriginal Language Revitalization program; and a Team Writer at Ontario Teacher College for Additional Qualifications of Native Studies and Native Languages Guidelines. She is presently employed as Aboriginal Learning Strategist, U of Toronto.