Marilyn Isabelle Walker was a Canadian fibre artist, author, teacher and philanthropist. She was an active contributor to the arts and fine arts across Canada and at Brock University in particular. Born in the Niagara Peninsula in Southern Ontario, she was an influential figure in the Region and supporter in the revitalization of the arts. In 2003, she wrote a book called Ontario's Heritage Quilts, which celebrated the work of Ontario Quilters. In 2007, Marilyn Walker won the Mayors Patron of the Arts Award by the city of St. Catharines for her contributions to the area. She curated the first Canadian Contemporary Quilt Competition and also won the International Women's Day award in 2008. She delivered a speech to a majority but not exclusively female audience of 400 about determination in