About Sherry

     Sherry Lawson is the middle daughter of an Anishinaabe father and an Algonquian mother. She grew up on Rama Reserve near Orillia, Ontario in the lean 50’s and 60’s.   Being a member of the Loon Clan meant that her destiny was to get people working together for community betterment.  Sherry’s father and his mother were a wealth of knowledge on topics of Native People, history, language and culture, and she thrived under their tutelage.
    Sherry’s parents passed away early, which left Sherry and her younger sister to often fend for themselves. Both parents always encouraged the Douglas children to get a good education. Granny Douglas said more than once, “Then no-one will be able to pull the wool over your eyes.”

     Sherry never meant to ever be an author. Turning fifty convinced her to leave a record for her children and grand-children. Sherry’s stories take us through a chaotic childhood and instances as a young adult of outright racism.  There are tears and laughter, just like in real life.     Sherry’s professional life took her from the halls of justice to helping deliver a breakfast program in area schools, from improving library and literacy services to First Nations communities,  to speaking to hundreds of audience members at a time, about how things used to be B.C . (Before casino).  Sherry’s books have been shipped all over the world, and many have sent her handwritten letters thanking her for being brave, and telling the truth of a life well-lived.