This annual festival brings together readers and writers and all lovers of the spoken and written word. We gather on idyllic Bowen Island to spend two days engaged in stimulating writing workshops, facilitated by professional writers, authors, poets, screenwriters and others. We feature special events including author readings, panel discussions and other activities.
In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 27th year, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. Join us to hear a selection of the featured […]
On Saturday, September 16th from 2-4pm, join Massy Arts, and Vancouver-based artists Kyla Gilbert + Otilia Sabina + Nico McGiffin for the closing reception of our current exhibitions: Here I am, in the in-between, and Blue-Collar Sex Kitten. At the event, artists will meet audiences in-person to talk about their creative practice, the show’s themes […]
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 […]
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 […]
* 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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
#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 […]