Panel: On Language and Meaning (a.k.a. The Smartypants Panel)

Muttart Theatre 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB
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What is conscious and unconscious in how we utilize language? How do we use language to create meaning? For anyone who has a love for the construction and utilization of language, this panel is a must-attend at this year's festival! Lovingly referred to as The Smartypants Panel, this event brings together language scientists and poets […]

Panel: Publishing Multilingual, Multicultural & Hyphenated Authors

Muttart Theatre 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB
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This panel discussion brings together the founders of The Polyglot, Laberinto Press, Hungry Zine and Living Hyphen to discuss the need for and the challenges of publishing multicultural, multilingual, and hyphenated authors in the ever-evolving landscape of Canadian publishing. This panel will be moderated by translator and Edmonton's 11th Poet Laureate, Medgine Mathurin. Featuring: Justine […]

Brunch & Learn Panel: On Wholeness, Wellness and Healing

Rice Theatre Lobby 9828 101A Ave, Edmonton
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This year's Brunch and Learn features a panel of books each focusing on ideas and themes related to wellness, well-being, recovery and healing. This event will be catered by Edmonton's own Chef Holly Holt (@shecooksyeg) Featuring: Chyana Marie Sage, Quill Christie-Peters and Kate J. Neville Moderator: Anna Marie Sewell Tickets: $30, Available HERE Soft As […]

Panel: Memoir Hour – What an amazing story!

Zeidler Hall 9828 101A Ave, Edmonton, AB
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This year's memoir hour panel features three stories of incredible journeys. Featuring: Vinh Nguyen, Dan Rubenstein, and Sarah Boon Moderator: Jessica Truong Tickets: $5 (student/low income), $15 (regular) Purchase tickets HERE Meltdown: The Making and Breaking of a Field Scientist by Sarah Boon In Meltdown, Sarah Boon tells us about field adventures in snow and ice, […]