I have experience working as a writer, researcher, presenter, tutor and archives consultant. My previous residences include Vancouver, Yellowknife, Timmins and Sudbury. In 1989, I returned to my hometown of London, Ontario.
I am concurrently engaged in writing my memoir and organizing my personal archives. Some of my records, entitled the “Peterson Family Fonds,” have been donated to Archives and Special Collections at the University of Western Ontario (Western University), my alma mater.
My memoir concentrates on my two generations of experience with Indigenous (Aboriginal) issues (my late parents initially got involved in 1958). I worked in Native organizations in Southern and Northern Ontario and the Northwest Territories, primarily during the 1975 to 1987 period.
In 2022, my two Blogger blogs were combined into one WordPress, so this blog is a combination of the previous two. As you will see if you look at the “counterpoise” section of my blog, which contains my views on Indigenous (Aboriginal) issues, I do not “toe the party line,” when it comes to the standard narrative about this topic. I disagree with the “It’s all the White man’s fault” viewpoint, which I contend has stifled productive discussions on how to move forward.
My blog’s “Leith Peterson” section covers both sides of my family story, highlighting the value of understanding my background. This perspective shapes my belief that productive discussions should consider all viewpoints.
I hope you find your visit to my blog worthwhile.
Updated April 24, 2026
Education and Training
- Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree, The University of Western Ontario*
- Canadian Studies B.A., Laurentian University
- Professional Certificate in Creative Writing, The University of Western Ontario* Continuing Studies
- Post-Appointment Core Training Program certificate, Archives Association of Ontario (AAO)
- 11 advanced and specialized workshops completed through the AAO
- Fanshawe College Library Technician diploma
Writing Accomplishments
- Member of the Canadian Freelance Guild (CFG)
- Have written primarily about Canadian and Indigenous (Aboriginal) issues
- Have completed contracts with two international publishers
- My articles have appeared in national, regional, and local magazines and newspapers
- Corporate projects have included my research reports
- My four produced plays have explored historical and cross-cultural themes
*The University of Western Ontario (in London, Ontario) is also known as Western University
The other section of my blog, entitled “counterpose,” covers my views on Indigenous (Aboriginal) issues.