Gloria Mehlmann
Gloria Mehlmann grew up on Cowessess First Nation Reserve, Saskatchewan, before striking out to become a public school teacher (1962-1983). Her various other careers-or aspects of a larger mission-include serving as a public library trustee and as Director of Aboriginal Education. Mehlmann has been recognized repeatedly for her contributions to educational, Indigenous, and civic initiatives, culminating in the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal in 2005. She is now a full-time writer. Her latest book is Adam's Tree (Radiant Press, 2019).