About

Starlit Simon is Mi’kmaq from Elsipogtog First Nation who currently resides in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She is a part-time creative non-fiction writer whose topics range from perspectives on art and culture to social and political concerns.She began her education in the field of Sociology and graduated with a BA from the University of New Brunswick in 2006. Soon after, Star traveled through Europe and it was then she discovered a dormant passion for writing. Upon her return to Atlantic Canada she dove in to the field of writing and graduated from Saint Thomas University in 2012 with a BA in journalism and communications. In May of 2015 she completed her Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Non Fiction at the University of Kings College. Starlit is currently pursuing her PhD in the Faculty of Education at the University of New Brunswick.

“Highway-Hunting” across New Brunswick for porcupine quills to create art is one of Starlit’s passions and keeps her connected to the land and to her culture. Images of works created thus far can be found in this website under “Porcupine Quill Art.”
PUBLICATIONS
The Fiddlehead
Book review on Peter J. Clair’s novel
“Taapoategl & Pallet”
Dawnland Voices 2.0
“Ma and her Misfits”
Dawnland Voices
“Without a Microphone”
“In Quest of Roadkill”
National Geographic Traveler March 2010 issue
“Without a Microphone”
TRAINING
KAIROS Blanket Exercise Facilitator Training
Diploma in University Teaching
Mental Health First Aid Training
Proposal Writing Certificate
Allyship & Safe Space Training
Sexual Assault Crisis Training
Dealing with Difficult People Certificate
aling with High Risk Kids Training
Social Media Optimization Certificate
Appreciative Advising Institute