Books that heal: Photographer Mark Zelinski presents "Heart of Turtle Island: The Niagara Escarpment" on The Chi-Cheemaun July 22.

Award-winning photographer and publisher Mark Zelinski presents photographs and stories from his ninth book "HEART OF TURTLE ISLAND: THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT". The images bring exquisite focus to the environmental treasures of the magnificent Niagara Escarpment UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, celebrating the diverse Indigenous and settler communities that thrive along its rugged, curving path. The and Anishnaabek Nations of Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin Island are among the subjects included.

Book launch:
When: Two shows - Saturday, July 22 at 4:10pm and 5:20pm
What: PowerPoint Presentation and Book Signing
Where: Aboard The SS Chi-Cheemaun
Who: Author and Photographer Mark Zelinski, with Author Lenore Keeshig and Special Guests

Mark Zelinski is a photographer, publisher, writer, painter, filmmaker and winner of the Canadian Governor General's Medal. Since 1977 his diverse career as a professional photographer has taken him across 80 countries, with clients ranging from The National Film Board of Canada to Panasonic. Zelinski is best known for his "Books That Heal" initiative - donating 7,000 copies of his photography books to 100 worldwide charities. His nine internationally acclaimed photography books include forewords by HRH Prince Philip, The Honourable Lincoln Alexander, HRH Prince Andrew, AFN Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day and The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau. www.MarkZelinski.com

"HEART OF TURTLE ISLAND: THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT" http://www.markzelinski.com/books.html

source: media release