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Every Child Matters Book Launch with Phyllis Webstad

Songhees Wellness Centre 1100 Admirals Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Listen to Phyllis Webstad share her journey to reconciliation after attending Residential School and what Every Child Matters truly means. Join Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, at the Songhees Wellness Centre for a powerful and intimate discussion about her time at Residential School. In her talks, Phyllis shares her personal experiences of attending […]

$10.00

Race Memory Data

At Simon Fraser University, we live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples. Join artist Henry Tsang, historian Jack (John Kuo Wei) Tchen, urban planner Andy Yan as they talk about their approach to the use […]

Halina! Kadto kamo! Sung na! – Celebrating Our Languages

* The following words mean "Let's go!" or "Come on!" - “Halina!” (Tagalog - halika + na); “Kadto kamo!” (Hiligaynon); “Sung na!” (Sinug). Halina at magsama-sama tayo para ipagdiwang ang ating mga wika! Dali kamo mag inistoryahanay kita! Agtitimpuyog ken agkaykaysa tayo nga mangrambak ti nadumaduma nga kultura! Let our languages come alive, be heard, […]

Fiction Writing Workshop with Patti Flather “Dialogue that Leaps Off the Page”

North Vancouver Public Library - Capilano branch 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Bring your characters to life through dialogue. Discover their unique voices. Create compelling conversations that advance your story while revealing character. Whether you're writing fiction, plays or screenplays, this workshop offers useful guidelines, practical examples and writing exercises to help make your characters distinct and memorable and your scenes sizzle. About Patti Flather Award-winning author […]

Free

Drug Tales: An Evening of Storytelling and Open Mic

Join Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy and Get Sensible for a fascinating conversation with Caitlin Donohue, author of Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas and Dr. Emily Jenkins in an enlightening conversation about weed and its impacts on young people. Following the conversation, Healthcliff (Heath D'Alessio) from Get Sensible will facilitate an open mic, […]

Fiction Writing Workshop with Patti Flather “Creating an Evocative Fictional World”

North Vancouver Public Library - Capilano branch 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver, BC, Canada

A fully realized setting is a powerful element to bring your readers into the world of your story. Explore practical ways to create your setting, using your imagination, research, observation skills, and fresh original details. Capture the vivid landscape your characters journey through, including and going beyond the physical to socio-political trends, the cultural milieu, […]

Free

Maybe a Whale by Kirsten Pendreigh with Illustrator Crystal Smith

#KIDSBOOK On Sunday, September 24th at 3pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Groundwood Books for the launch of Maybe a Whale by Kirsten Pendreigh with illustrator Crystal Smith. We'll read from the book, share the magic of whale sounds and nighttime camping on the West Coast and make some whale crafts together with insights […]

Becoming Kin: Abolition, Borders and Indigenous Futures

On Monday, September 25th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books, Broadleaf Books and Fernwood Publishing for Becoming Kin: Abolition, Borders and Indigenous Futures: Patty Krawec and Harsha Walia in Conversation. Join these two singular thinkers and friends in conversation on the most pressing issues of our times; unforgetting our histories of racist nationalism and […]

Foraging and Feasting in the Pacific Northwest: Lori Snyder and Robin Kort

On Thursday, September 28th at 6pm join Massy Arts, Massy Books and TouchWood Editions for the launch of The Coastal Forager’s Cookbook by Chef Robin Kort. Learn how to connect with the flora and fauna in and around Vancouver through an inspired conversation between chef-author Robin Kort and herbalist Lori Snyder. This project has been […]

Launch of Hologram: an Homage to P.K. Page

Munro's Books 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

Join Munro’s Books for the launch of Hologram: an Homage to P.K. Page Editors Yvonne Blomer and D.C. Reid will host an evening of poetry with local poets John Barton, Stephen T. Berg, Barbara Black, Wendy Donawa, Beth Kope, Dan MacIsaac, Lynne Mustard, Barbara Pelman, Pamela Porter, and Cynthia Woodman Kerkham in a poetic tribute […]

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