Shelley J. Pearen

With over four decades dedicated to researching the history of Manitoulin Island, Shelley Pearen draws deeply from her ancestral connections to the island's early settlers, including an Anglican missionary and a Scottish trader. Her profound engagement with the island's past extends beyond her popular works, encompassing the co-transcription and translation of numerous 19th-century Jesuit documents. As a dedicated history specialist, she regularly contributes her insights to the Manitoulin Expositor, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the region's rich heritage.