Elder in Residence at the Toronto Catholic District School Board

Wendy is of the Bald Eagle Clan, Ojibwa, and a proud member of Wasauksing First Nation in the heart of the Muskokas, Ontario, Canada.

She is a Keeper of the 8th Fire Prophecies, Keeper of the Ancient Thunderbird Calendar, Ceremonial Leader, Spiritual Educator, Cultural Innovator and Traditional Indigenous Healer. Wendy is a lifelong Educator, Advocate and supports Traditional Indigenous Ways of Knowing. 

Wendy has a Masters in Environmental Studies on Traditional Anishinaabe Governance and Sustainability. Honors Degree in Indigenous Studies with a Minor in Business Administration; Diploma in Career and Work Counselling. Wendy was awarded the Community Medal for Scarborough/Guildwood from M.P John McKay and she was also a recipient for the Remarkable Woman Award.

She has been an influential leader in the Indigenous Social Innovation, Social Finance and Social Impact community. She is one of the founding members of the Indigenous Innovation Initiative I3. She believes Economic Reconciliation is a journey we need to work together to improving the Quality of Life for the next Seven Generations.