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SUMMARY:Sharing Stories Brings Us Together. Untold Stories Keep Us Apart.
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 6th\, 2024\, 6:00 pm\n\n\n\nFrench translation follows \n\n\n\nThis event is part of a project that seeks to gather writers\, poets and storytellers to come together and share stories. As the world seems to move toward polarization\, and deadly wars currently waged keeps many awake\, we need stories more than ever to build resilience and solidarity. In the words of Donna Morris stories… “ allows us to see as others see us. It allows us to play up our goodness and cast light on our darkness.” \n\n\n\nThe power of sharing stories as a catalyst for bridging national\, cultural and identity gaps inspired by the cultural heritage of the indigenous people of Canada has been the main pillar of this initiative. \n\n\n\nAs a founder and member of the Benny Library Writers’ Collective\, the first story reading event will be launched at the Benny Library focusing on body image as one of the main themes. \n\n\n\nThe stories and poems will be in English and French\, although the contributors will be international and include stories from Iran\, China and possibly Britain. We hope Dr. Cathrine Richardson will open the session in the manner of the indigenous people of Canada. \n\n\n\nSome of the stories will be published on my website and with Persian translation. \n\n\n\nRoksana Bahramitash\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartager des histoires nous rassembleDes histoires inexpliquées nous séparent \n\n\n\nCet événement fait partie d’un projet qui vise à rassembler des écrivains\, des poètes et des contes d’histoires pour se réunir et partager des histoires. Alors que le monde semble se diriger vers la polarisation\, et que les guerres meurtrières menées actuellement laissent beaucoup de gens éveillés\, nous avons plus que jamais besoin d’histoires pour construire la résilience et la solidarité. Dans les paroles des histoires de Donna Morris… « nous permet de voir comme les autres nous voient. Elle nous permet de jouer notre bonté et de jeter de la lumière sur nos ténèbres. » \n\n\n\nLe pouvoir du partage des histoires comme catalyseur pour combler les lacunes nationales\, culturelles et d’identité inspirées par le patrimoine culturel des peuples autochtones du Canada a été le principal pilier de cette initiative. \n\n\n\nEn tant que fondateur et membre du Collectif des écrivains de la Bibliothèque Benny\, le premier événement de lecture d’histoires sera lancé à la Bibliotheque de Benny en mettant l’accent sur l’image corporelle comme l’un des thèmes principaux. \n\n\n\nLes contes et poèmes seront en anglais et en français\, bien que les contributeurs soient internationaux et incluent des histoires de l’Iran\, de la Chine et éventuellement de la Grande-Bretagne. Nous espérons que la Dr. Cathrine Richardson ouvrira la session à la manière des peuples autochtones du Canada. \n\n\n\nCertaines des histoires seront publiées sur mon site Web et avec traduction persane. \n\n\n\nRoksana Bahramitash\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP on Facebook
URL:https://qwf.org/event/sharing-stories-brings-us-together-untold-stories-keep-us-apart/
LOCATION:Benny Library 6400 Monkland Ave.\, 6400 Monkland Ave.\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Quebec\, H4B1H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Reading
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with Turret House Press
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 7\, 202412:00–1:30 pm ETOnline via Zoom (register for Zoom link)\n\n\n\nIntroducing Montreal-based micro-press Turret House Press! \n\n\n\nIn this 90-minute Lunch and Learn\, Turret House founder James Hawes will give an overview of the press’s operations\, including their submission and selection process for publishing poetry chapbooks. Join us as James explains how to submit your work\, discusses what Turret House and other micro-presses are looking for in submissions\, and sheds light on the burgeoning\, exciting world of indie publishing. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all. A Q&A with the audience will follow the presentation. The session will be recorded and published on YouTube. \n\n\n\nAbout Turret House\n\n\n\n“The hippest micro-press dedicated to new and experimental poetry\,” Turret House Press was founded in March 2022 and is the publisher of over 20 poetry chapbooks and The Frog Pond Review\, which has featured such writers as Sarah Burgoyne\, Nelson Ball\, George Bowering\, Gillian Sze\, Misha Solomon\, and more. Turret House was started by Montreal poet James Hawes in tribute to his late uncle Christopher Hawes\, a playwright and novelist who shared his love of jazz\, art\, and literature. For more information\, visit https://turrethousepress.ca/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Zoom link
URL:https://qwf.org/event/lunch-and-learn-with-turret-house-press/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:"The Art of Being Irish in Hell's Kitchen: A Memoir on the Organizing of the Irish Arts Center in New York City\, 1972-78"
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 7th\, 7:00 pmLe Librairie Port de tête (269 avenue du Mont-Royal Ouest\, Montreal)\n\n\n\nA launch will be held at Le Librairie Port de tete\, 269 Mont Royal west\, west of St. Denis on Wednesday August 7th at 7pm. This is a predominantly francophone book store and the discussion will be mostly in French even if the book is in English. Questions in English are\, of course\, ‘bienvenue’. \n\n\n\nDr. Jim Torczyner\, Emeritus Professor of Social Work\, McGill University\, calls it ”A captivating\, often humorous first-hand account of how young people…can transform communities through their own doing” and ”an exciting and worthwhile read for anyone interested in the rise of Irish culture in New York\, community organizing\, and transforming ethnic politics from the grassroots up”. Peter Quinn\, author of ”Cross Bronx: A Writing Life”\, says ” Blessed with the Irish gift for storytelling\, Olwell is a rollicking fine seanachai. ..the seeds they planted have bloomed into a gleaming $60 million dollar Irish Arts Center”. \n\n\n\nThe book is $25\, the wine is free and the welcome inclusive. \n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Book Launch
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SUMMARY:Bishop's Forum: 8th Edition
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 8th edition\, the Bishop’s Forum offers a 5-day experience as an introduction to civic engagement along with leadership and networking opportunities for English-speakers aged 18-26.  Participants from across the province will meet speakers from various domains and will engage in workshops which address topics such as mental health\, public administration\, and financial literacy.\nThe Bishop’s Forum is funded by the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québecois d’expression anglaise covering costs for participants including travel to and from the forum as well as room and board. \nRegistration is online and ends on June 30th\, 2024.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/bishops-forum-8th-edition/
LOCATION:Bishop’s University\, 2600 College Street\, Sherbrooke\, Quebec\, J1M 1Z7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Series
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write! with QWF (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 9\, 12:30 pm–3:00 pmFree\, In PersonQWF Office (Room 3\, 1200 Atwater Ave.\, Westmount)\n\n\n\nRegister for the session by filling out the RSVP form below. \n\n\n\nLooking for some dedicated\, quiet writing space? \n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-person Shut Up & Write session at the QWF office! \n\n\n\nDo all that writing you’ve been meaning to do\, and meet a few of your fellow QWF members. Using the Pomodoro technique\, participants write in 25-minute bursts\, with 5-minute breaks in between. \n\n\n\nThis event is for QWF members only. Not a member? Learn about becoming a member.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that these sessions are designed for silent writing\, rather than discussing or getting feedback on work. \n\n\n\n12:30–12:55: Writing 112:55–1:00: Break1:00–1:25: Writing 21:25–1:30: Break1:30–1:55: Writing 31:55–2:00: Break2:00–2:25: Writing 42:25–2:30: Break2:30–2:55: Writing 5 \n\n\n\nTo register\, RSVP below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting to the QWF Office\n\n\n\nOur office is located on the top floor of the Atwater Library and Computer Centre\, in Room 3. \n\n\n\nAddress: 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3Westmount\, QC H3Z 1X4 \n\n\n\nClosest Metro: Atwater Station \n\n\n\nClosest Bus lines: 24\, 63\, 90\, 104\, 138\, 144\, 150 \n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\nThe QWF Office is fully accessible by wheelchair from the side entrance on Tupper Street. Once inside\, there is an elevator to the second floor\, where the QWF office is. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the office location and accessibility.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/shut-up-write-with-qwf-in-person-21/
LOCATION:QWF Office\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3\, Westmount\, QC\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
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