A lovely article from the community paper The/La Source about the Surrey Poet Laureate position:
…Saklikar is eager to address what it means to be part of an intercultural and multilingual community. Her immediate plans include working with youth and seniors to form poetry ambassadors, members of the community who are willing to share their personal stories of immigration and settlement. By focusing on the richness of different cultures that exist in Surrey, Saklikar hopes to use storytelling to reclaim the identity of one of the fastest growing cities in B.C...”
– The Source: Forum for Diversity
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