
Write on Bowen Festival for Readers & Writers
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
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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 […]

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 […]

* 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

#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 […]