Apply for Horizons Writers Circle
Here is a wonderful mentorship opportunity through the Writers' Guild of Alberta. Apply by July 31, 2021 to be part of the Horizons Writers Circle as a mentor or a mentee.
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The Sealey Challenge
During the month of August, participants read a poetry chapbook or full-length collection a day for 31 days while sharing their reads on social media using the hashtag #TheSealeyChallenge, named after poet Nicole Sealey. Learn more here.
Word Out Loud – Open Mic – Opposites Attract
Words out Loud is a monthly first Friday spoken word series. Months alternate between featured readers and an Opposites Attract thematic open mic focusing on opposites. For August, bring one poem each on the topics of high(s) and low(s), interpreted as you choose. Time allotted will depend on the number …
Victoria Chang Lecture at Bread Loaf
Don't miss this talk by Victoria Chang on August 17th, as part of the Bread Loaf Lecture Series! A Belief in Angels: Joy in Poetry "What is a poem of joy? Or a line of poetry that evokes joy? In this talk, we’ll think through what joy means, what a …
UCalgary third annual LGBTQ2S+ lecture with Billy-Ray Belcourt
The University of Calgary is hosting its third annual LGBTQ2S+ lecture with three Indigenous artists and intellectuals, including 2018 Griffin winner, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Joshua Whitehead, and Shawnee Kish. Register here! Aug 26 at 7pm MT / 9pm ET
Free