@USAmbUN
There has been no public announcement from the state of Israel that journalists can find. Hamas responded with openness to Biden's proposal on May 31 and again immediately after the vote on 2735
@ElJonesPoet
@torontolibrary
i wrote back to them indicating I found this unplausible & shared the story of that poem having been translated into 44 languages & how beloved Rafaat was
Artist Call for the Deer Lake Artist Residencies extended to May 2 - all creative forms welcome. Please feel free to share with those whose work might benefit from a residency on the lake - thanks!
This is Arnold Viersen, one of Pierre Poilievre’s favourite Conservative MPs.
Yesterday, he attacked a woman’s right to choose in Parliament - today, he marched on Parliament Hill demanding those rights be taken away.
The birth of this new year seems like a fitting occasion to re-post this piece…“Shaman’s Child” by Silas Qayaqjuaq, carved in antler and dated 2004. A reminder of the gift of each life on the planet
@DesmondCole
@occupyuoft
i think people of good conscience all across the country both witnessed and understood the vitality and importance of the UofT encampment. Brava to our young people
“
@shauna_paull
’s melodious works in blue gait express embodiment through relatedness, the wild garden, and the conflict zone. Richly flavoured west coast poetry.”–
@JoanneArnott3
, author of A Night for the Lady.
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
The intake for applications for the Deer Lake Artist Residencies in 2025 is now open!
Go to our website to apply now:
DEADLINE IS APRIL 8, 2024
friends - this is a beautiful, generous and life-affirming conversation and especially interesting in its consideration of form - give a listen, you'll be grateful you did.
🎙️✨ On Between The Covers📖,
@davidnaimon
and Alexis Wright discuss Wright's latest novel Praiseworthy, a novel of Aboriginal invention, adaptation, and vision.
Listen:
@neilsenglenn
@TheFiddlehd
@emilyjaneriddle
i wrote to the fiddlehead last night and rec'd a note of apology early this morning & I made the suggestion that they publish and apology and get someone else to do an informed review, which they say will happen. I suggest as many as possible write so this doesn't happen again.
@mmeenaakshii
Not sure of details but possibly initiating that campaign had to do with the ongoing threat of the freedom convoy into ottawa today or tomorrow, which caused the cancelation of the FSIS gathering on parliament hill in honour of the Oct 4 National sisters in spirit.
@JeanSwanson_
I am sorry to hear this & also eby was touting law & order too which is not a surprise but it is disappointing - we'll just all have to dig in and create a supportive rhizome for folks who need it - thank you for all your work, Jean
@MosabAbuToha
so sorry mosab,,,this is so unacceptable. It sounds like the organizers aren't poets and understand very little about how to support and celebrate artists. so disrespectful.
friends, let's step up for UNRWA - several countries who paused funding have resumed it but this won't make up the deficit. I have made a donation and I invite everyone who can to give today. here's a link:
@NRC_Egeland
@rulajebreal
international media are not allowed in but I have to share that the work of gazan journalists has been consistent throughout and they are on the ground. their work has been excellent despite being targetted by the IDF.
"Canadians who support the letter can send their own email with a copy of it to the Prime Minister at Justin.trudeau
@parl
.gc.ca. along with a copy your own Member of Parliament."
@MegzyCole
sorry to hear - here's a counter note: you have been doing very beautiful, community-building work which is much appreciated by tons of writers around here!
We can't look away from the situation in Israel & Palestine.
We call for a ceasefire. An end to the siege of Gaza. Urgent humanitarian aid. The release of all hostages.
I challenge my fellow MPPs to consider how we can help end the scourge of war & terror.
To fight for peace.
On Between The Covers,
@davidnaimon
discusses Tone with authors Kate Zambreno & Sofia Samatar, an investigation of the ever-elusive notion of tone in writing.✍️
🎙Listen:
@shuvmajumdar
this is incorrect information. this is the number who have died *without* safe supply availability. further, you're bullying the witness as a Canadian MP is unacceptable. Go to America if you want to bully citizens.
Friends, applications are open for the deer lake artist residencies in Burnaby. I used to coordinate these residencies and I think you'll find it is a lovely opportunity. Deadline is April 20/23 More info here:
Under
@YorkUniversity
Pres. Rhonda, admin has acted egregiously to silence 🇵🇸 students and faculty.
Upset about this video? Let Rhonda Lenton know how you feel at president
@yorku
.ca and CC the Humanities chair and Prof. Jean Rosenfeld at rosenfel
@yorku
.ca and humachr
@yorku
.ca.
Copies of "A Dream Wants Waking" are here! My thanks and deep appreciation to
@wolsakandwynn
, Paul Vermeersch and
@wordwomon
and everyone who put love into this novel! 🩷
@hystericalblkns
yes, such a wonderful book! I taught a whole session this summer on just ordinary notes - and students are asking for more...it's a really important book for all of us
@AngelaSterritt
poetry: Jordan Abel's Nisgha, Katerena Vermette: river woman; Matthew Weigel's white mud walking; Billy Rae Belcourt A minor chorus; annie ross: some people fall in the lodge and then eat berries all winter; Tawahum Bige: cut to fortress; Sophie Crocker: Brat;