Under His Feathers

In Under His Feathers, Shirley Ohlman Hamilton shares a deeply personal and evocative memoir that traces her path from a foundational early life through the sacred seasons of marriage, motherhood, and a deepening faith. It is a story of listening to a quiet calling-one that eventually led her to the heart of Ontario, Canada, and changed the trajectory of her life forever. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, Shirley recounts the triumphs and trials of founding Daystar Native Outreach. In this memoir she details what it truly means to live out a calling of cross-cultural reconciliation. With raw honesty and profound warmth, Shirley captures the beauty of building bridges, the power of advocacy, and the enduring shelter of God's protection. Under His Feathers is more than a personal history. It is an inspiring testament to faith in action, a celebration of Indigenous communities, and an invitation to discover where your own path of purpose might lead.

Shirley Ohlman Hamilton is a dedicated frontline community worker, teacher, musician, and pastor who has spent decades advocating for, and serving, First Nations people. As an active speaker and initiator, she has dedicated her life to listening, building bridges, and championing Indigenous communities. She is the founder and Director Emerita of Daystar Native Outreach, an impactful organization based in the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Today, she continues to write and speak on the transformative power of cross-cultural relationships and faith in action.