The A-frame house at the edge of Roblin Lake was built in 1957 by Al Purdy and his wife Eurithe. The Purdy house is now the site of the A-frame Residency Program, under which writers are offered a time and place to work in a location that is attractive and …
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 …
The Writing Circle is a drop-in session for writers of all genres and languages to work on their writing at any stage of development, whether writing a first draft, revision or editing, or even submitting to publications. It is open to writers from the University of Alberta, as well as …
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 …
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 …
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 …