Author: thecanadaproject

I'm a poet. I co-edited The Revolving City w/@WaydeCompton. My book, children of air india (Nightwood, 2013) was adapted into a musical: air india [redacted].

Arts 2017: Reflections on Canada – A Panel Discussion

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In light of Canada’s 150th anniversary this year, there is a lot of conversation about our country—its past, present, and future. How are local artists responding to Canada?”

Looking forward to being on a panel this Thursday with visual artist Kira Wu, ceramic artist Laura Wee Lay Laq, and musician Amarjeet Singh. A slide from my presentation:Canadian Art

Location: Surrey Art Gallery, 13750 88 Avenue
Date & Time: July 27, 2017  7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Admission: Free!
Presented by the Surrey Art Gallery and Arts Council of Surrey

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July 6: Beckoned by the Story – A Workshop for Teens

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Beckoned by the Story Teen Writing Workshop

Explore the art of memoir writing with Surrey’s Poet Laureate Renée Sarojini Saklikar and Surrey author and memoir coach Sylvia Taylor. Inspiration will draw from the rich multicultural fabric of Surrey. We’ll examine our unique relationship to the west coast and its waterways. Group and individual writing exercises will prepare you to write your own life story! For teens ages 12-18.”

Date: Thursday, July 6th
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: City Centre Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC – Teen Lounge

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