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Poetry Workshop with Tolu Oloruntoba: How to Observe

Atlas Hotel - 2nd Floor Benson Room 4177 Albert St, Regina, Saskatchewan

This 1.5 hour workshop with 2022 Griffin Poetry Prize winner Tolu Oloruntoba will repurpose the visual art form of still life, making it a vehicle for poetic observation. This workshop is a part of the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Annual Conference. The SWG Annual Conference and AGM will be held October …

$35 – $40
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Shab-e She’r Poetry Open Mic at the University of Alberta

Student Lounge, University of Alberta, Old Arts Building 113 st and 91st ave, Edmonton, Alberta

Shab-e She’r is Canada’s most diverse & brave poetry open mic, hosted by Bänoo Zan, the University of Alberta's current Writer in Residence. This event is open to poets writing in any language from University of Alberta / Edmonton / Canada / International community. Shab-e She’r welcomes people from all …

Free

An evening of Caribbean words, stories, food and ideas

National Centre for Writing Dragon hall, 115-123 King St, Norwich

Featuring Celeste Mohammed, Canisia Lubrin, Barbara Jenkins, Karen Lord, and Celia Sorhaindo A literary showcase featuring five of the Caribbean’s most exciting contemporary voices. With Celeste Mohammed, Canisia Lubrin, Barbara Jenkins, Karen Lord, and Celia Sorhaindo. Chaired by Nicholas Laughlin, Bocas Lit Fest Festival Director. Presented in partnership with the …

Pay what you can

The Fiddlehead Autumn Issue Launch

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Join The Fiddlehead, in partnership with Word Feast, as we launch the Autumn issue with readings from Fiddlehead Creative Nonfiction Contest winner Jenny Hwang, Griffin Poetry Prize and Governor General's Literary Prize winner Tolu Oloruntoba, CBC Short Story Prize winner Corinna Chong and Fawn Parker, who has been longlisted for …

Free

Poetry and the Environment

Balsillie School of International Affairs 67 Erb St W, Waterloo, Ontario

The solution to most environmental challenges are at their core human issues. Join Governor General Award winner Madhur Anand and Pulitzer Prize Winners Rae Armantrout and Forrest Gander in conversation with Faisal Moola to explore the connections between poetry and the environment and how artistic invention can empower us to …

$12

Bocas UK 2022 at the British Library

Online, Hybrid, In Person

The Caribbean's leading literature festival at the British Library, with Celeste Mohammed, Canisia Lubrin, Shivanee Ramlochan and more. This event will take place at the British Library. It will be simultaneously live streamed on the British Library platform. Tickets may be booked either to attend in person (physical), or to watch …

£10 – £30