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SUMMARY:Counter Offence
DESCRIPTION:Set in 90’s Montreal\, Counter Offence tells the story of Shazia\, an Indo-Quebecois woman who finds herself caught in an abusive marriage with Shapoor\, an Iranian man grappling with complex parental problems\, and challenges of immigration. Things take a turn when Shapoor is arrested on domestic violence charges by Sgt. Galliard\, a white officer staunchly dedicated to preventing violence against women. Moolchand\, an Indo-Canadian anti-racist activist\, comes to Shapoor’s defense\, by accusing Galliard and the entire SPVM of racial bias. Clarinda Keith\, a Black social worker\, defends Galliard despite the police’s undeniable racism against people of colour\, in order to support the voices of vulnerable women. When suddenly a body is found\, everyone is a suspect as lines between what is right and wrong become blurred. Counter Offence explores multiple realities existing simultaneously\, and asks the question: how can one discover truth through conflicting narratives?
URL:https://qwf.org/event/counter-offence/2023-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T110000
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SUMMARY:Morin Heights Book Club discusses "Don't Ask"
DESCRIPTION:Gina Roitman will be meeting with the Morin Heights Book Club to discuss the origins and research that informed “Don’t Ask\,” a literary thriller about  how the horrors of war and family secrets become the burden of future generations.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/morin-heights-book-club-discusses-dont-ask/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T193000
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SUMMARY:Counter Offence
DESCRIPTION:Set in 90’s Montreal\, Counter Offence tells the story of Shazia\, an Indo-Quebecois woman who finds herself caught in an abusive marriage with Shapoor\, an Iranian man grappling with complex parental problems\, and challenges of immigration. Things take a turn when Shapoor is arrested on domestic violence charges by Sgt. Galliard\, a white officer staunchly dedicated to preventing violence against women. Moolchand\, an Indo-Canadian anti-racist activist\, comes to Shapoor’s defense\, by accusing Galliard and the entire SPVM of racial bias. Clarinda Keith\, a Black social worker\, defends Galliard despite the police’s undeniable racism against people of colour\, in order to support the voices of vulnerable women. When suddenly a body is found\, everyone is a suspect as lines between what is right and wrong become blurred. Counter Offence explores multiple realities existing simultaneously\, and asks the question: how can one discover truth through conflicting narratives?
URL:https://qwf.org/event/counter-offence/2023-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T203000
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SUMMARY:Counter Offence
DESCRIPTION:Set in 90’s Montreal\, Counter Offence tells the story of Shazia\, an Indo-Quebecois woman who finds herself caught in an abusive marriage with Shapoor\, an Iranian man grappling with complex parental problems\, and challenges of immigration. Things take a turn when Shapoor is arrested on domestic violence charges by Sgt. Galliard\, a white officer staunchly dedicated to preventing violence against women. Moolchand\, an Indo-Canadian anti-racist activist\, comes to Shapoor’s defense\, by accusing Galliard and the entire SPVM of racial bias. Clarinda Keith\, a Black social worker\, defends Galliard despite the police’s undeniable racism against people of colour\, in order to support the voices of vulnerable women. When suddenly a body is found\, everyone is a suspect as lines between what is right and wrong become blurred. Counter Offence explores multiple realities existing simultaneously\, and asks the question: how can one discover truth through conflicting narratives?
URL:https://qwf.org/event/counter-offence/2023-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T203000
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SUMMARY:Counter Offence
DESCRIPTION:Set in 90’s Montreal\, Counter Offence tells the story of Shazia\, an Indo-Quebecois woman who finds herself caught in an abusive marriage with Shapoor\, an Iranian man grappling with complex parental problems\, and challenges of immigration. Things take a turn when Shapoor is arrested on domestic violence charges by Sgt. Galliard\, a white officer staunchly dedicated to preventing violence against women. Moolchand\, an Indo-Canadian anti-racist activist\, comes to Shapoor’s defense\, by accusing Galliard and the entire SPVM of racial bias. Clarinda Keith\, a Black social worker\, defends Galliard despite the police’s undeniable racism against people of colour\, in order to support the voices of vulnerable women. When suddenly a body is found\, everyone is a suspect as lines between what is right and wrong become blurred. Counter Offence explores multiple realities existing simultaneously\, and asks the question: how can one discover truth through conflicting narratives?
URL:https://qwf.org/event/counter-offence/2023-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T210000
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SUMMARY:SpeakUp
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT\nSpeakUp\nThe Montreal Inter-Active Poetry Exchange\nPoets : IF THE POET\, Simon Occulis \nA POETRY READING WITH A DIFFERENCE: AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT\nEach audience member receives a copy of the poems.\nPoet reads their poem\, first in the original version\, and then in translation\, followed by 15 to 20-minute discussion.\nPoet reads their poem a final time. \nVisit our Facebook page for more details or contact us: MTLSpeakUp@gmail.com
URL:https://qwf.org/event/speakup-9/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T193000
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SUMMARY:Counter Offence
DESCRIPTION:Set in 90’s Montreal\, Counter Offence tells the story of Shazia\, an Indo-Quebecois woman who finds herself caught in an abusive marriage with Shapoor\, an Iranian man grappling with complex parental problems\, and challenges of immigration. Things take a turn when Shapoor is arrested on domestic violence charges by Sgt. Galliard\, a white officer staunchly dedicated to preventing violence against women. Moolchand\, an Indo-Canadian anti-racist activist\, comes to Shapoor’s defense\, by accusing Galliard and the entire SPVM of racial bias. Clarinda Keith\, a Black social worker\, defends Galliard despite the police’s undeniable racism against people of colour\, in order to support the voices of vulnerable women. When suddenly a body is found\, everyone is a suspect as lines between what is right and wrong become blurred. Counter Offence explores multiple realities existing simultaneously\, and asks the question: how can one discover truth through conflicting narratives?
URL:https://qwf.org/event/counter-offence/2023-03-30/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T180000
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SUMMARY:QWF Schmoozer with the Crime Writers of Canada
DESCRIPTION:Quebec Writers’ Federation and Crime Writers of Canada invite you to a joint presentation and networking event on Friday March 31\, from 4-6pm at the Adair Auditorium\, Atwater Library. \n\n\n\nCrime writing includes several different genres. The event will begin with a short talk featuring four representative crime writers reading excerpts from their work and discussing the differences between the various types of crime writing. Featured writers are: \n\n\n\n\nMichael Kent (Detective Novels)\n\n\n\nAnn Lambert (Suspense)\n\n\n\nRussell Fralich (Thriller)\n\n\n\nAnne Fotheringham (Cozy/Woman Sleuth Mysteries)\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, there will be an opportunity for socializing and mystery-themed games. Light refreshments will be served\, and panelists’ books will be available for purchase at the venue. \n\n\n\nThis event is free for all; we encourage writers of all skill level with an interest in crime writing to come learn\, mingle\, and have fun! Feel free to bring a friend. We do request that you RSVP below so we can appropriately plan refreshments for the day.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/qwf-schmoozer-with-the-crime-writers-of-canada/
LOCATION:Atwater Library Auditorium\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, 2nd floor\, Westmount\, QC
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Meetup,QWF Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T123000
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write! with QWF
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some dedicated\, quiet writing space? \n\n\n\nRegister below to do all that writing you’ve been meaning to do. Using the Pomodoro technique\, participants write in 25 minute bursts\, with 5 minutes break in between. \n\n\n\nThis event is for QWF members only. Not a member? Learn about becoming a member. Please note that you have to be logged in for the registration link to show up. A Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the session. \n\n\n\nPlease note as well that these sessions are designed for silent writing\, rather than discussing or getting feedback on work. \n\n\n\n1000 – 1025: Writing 11025 – 1030: Break1030 – 1055: Writing 21055 – 1100: Break1100 – 1125: Writing 31125 – 1130: Break1130 – 1155: Writing 41155 – 1200: Break1200 – 1225: Writing 5
URL:https://qwf.org/event/shut-up-write-with-qwf-21/
LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP to receive a Zoom link
CATEGORIES:Community Events,QWF Events,Shut Up & Write!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T203000
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SUMMARY:Counter Offence
DESCRIPTION:Set in 90’s Montreal\, Counter Offence tells the story of Shazia\, an Indo-Quebecois woman who finds herself caught in an abusive marriage with Shapoor\, an Iranian man grappling with complex parental problems\, and challenges of immigration. Things take a turn when Shapoor is arrested on domestic violence charges by Sgt. Galliard\, a white officer staunchly dedicated to preventing violence against women. Moolchand\, an Indo-Canadian anti-racist activist\, comes to Shapoor’s defense\, by accusing Galliard and the entire SPVM of racial bias. Clarinda Keith\, a Black social worker\, defends Galliard despite the police’s undeniable racism against people of colour\, in order to support the voices of vulnerable women. When suddenly a body is found\, everyone is a suspect as lines between what is right and wrong become blurred. Counter Offence explores multiple realities existing simultaneously\, and asks the question: how can one discover truth through conflicting narratives?
URL:https://qwf.org/event/counter-offence/2023-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Performance
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