29 Jun

Emerson Whitney launches Daddy Boy in conversation with Sina Queyras

Join Emerson Whitney in conversation with Sina Queyras to celebrate the launch of Daddy More info Read more

3 Jul 14 Jul

Banff Centre – Literary Journalism 2023 Residency

This two-week residency encourages the exploration of new ideas in journalism and experimentation in More info Read more

8 Jul

Shut Up & Write! with QWF

Saturday, July 8, 10:00 am–12:30 pmOnline via Zoom—RSVP below to receive the Zoom link More info Read more

17 Jul

English-language drama and theatre – Story-mapping hackathon: BBIA-focussed

Tell us your stories of English-language drama and theatre in Quebec! Those who identify More info Read more

22 Jul

Shut Up & Write! with QWF

Saturday, July 22, 10:00 am–12:30 pmOnline via Zoom—RSVP below to receive the Zoom link More info Read more

25 Jul

Lunch and Learn with the Community Digital Arts Hub

As a literary artist, you may occasionally need access to digital equipment, studio space, or media training. Fortunately, the Community Digital Arts Hub (CDAH) is here to offer a range of resources to artists, collectives, and organizations.

3 Aug

Violet Hour: En traduction / In Translation

Thursday, Aug 3, 6-8 pm A special edition of the Violet Hour LGBTQ reading More info Read more

5 Aug

Shut Up & Write! with QWF

Saturday, August 5, 10:00 am–12:30 pmOnline via Zoom—RSVP below to receive the Zoom link More info Read more

8 Aug

Unveiling the Queer Italian-Canadian Experience (Vernissage)

Tuesday, Aug 8, 5-7 pm Join us for the launch of Unveiling the Queer Italian-Canadian More info Read more

9 Aug

Christopher Castellani: Leading Men

Wednesday, August 9th 2023, 7 pmFree admission – RSVP Istituto Italiano di Cultura di More info Read more

10 Aug

Book Launch: Chrysalis by Anuja Varghese

Thursday, August 10, 6:00 pm Toronto author Anuja Varghesewill launch her debut book of short More info Read more

19 Aug

Shut Up & Write! with QWF

Saturday, August 19, 10:00 am–12:30 pmOnline via Zoom—RSVP below to receive the Zoom link More info Read more

 

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

March

April

  • QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign ends
Stacks of books on display

May

June

Women in a classroom

July

People wearing summer clothes in nature

August

Two women smiling at the camera

September

Group of women smiling at camera

October

November

December

The QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!  
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