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 Hummingbird Takes Flight at the MOAArtist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas presents his newest book Flight of the Hummingbird. Michael will share how an indigenous parable from South America reflects social activism in North America and has become part of a wave of environmental activism in Japan. Michael will talk about the experience of creating ... Read more >> |
Hummingbird at the PhoenixArtist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas presents his newest book Flight of the Hummingbird. Michael will share how an indigenous parable from South America reflects social activism in North America and has become part of a wave of environmental activism in Japan. Michael will talk about the experience of creating ... Read more >> |
 Everyone's Going KRAZY!The Vancouver Art Gallery opens their exhibit KRAZY: The Delirious World of Anime + Comics + Video Games + Art on Saturday, May 17. As a VAG member you can attend the opening on Friday, May 16. If you can't make it to either, or even if you can, check out the book compiling this incredible - delirious, ... Read more >> |
 Last Wild Wolves Leads the PackIt was an exciting night on April 26th, when Greystone Books, Ian McAllister and his book Last Wild Wolves won the Bill Duthie Bookseller's Choice Awards at the BC Book Prizes Gala. Being acknowledged by the booksellers of British Columbia is a profound honour, as they of everyone, are on the ground, ... Read more >> |
 Interviews with The White GuyCome to an evening of questionable taste, finger pointing and hilarity. On Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m., Calgary Herald’s Stephen Hunt will be interviewed by African-American actress, playwright, book critic – and his wife -- Melanee Murray-Hunt at the Calgary Public Library, Central Library, 616 Macleod ... Read more >> |
 Drew Hayden Taylor Out and About in AprilDrew Hayden Taylor will be in three Canadian cities this months promoting his latest book Me Sexy. Catch him at the following events and signings: Friday, April 18th, 8:30 pm Ottawa: The Writers' Festival Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St. Saturday, April 26th, 10 am - 12 pm Saskatoon: ... Read more >> |
Last Wild Wolves Up for Two BC Book PrizesIan McAllister's haunting book of photography of the wild wolves of the Great Bear Rainforest has been nominated for both the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize and the BC Booksellers' Choice Award. The winners for both prizes will be announced at the BC Book Prize Gala Dinner on April 26th at the Fairmont ... Read more >> |
 Recording Their Story Wins Top Honour at the BC Historical Federation AwardsRecording Their Story, Judy Thompson's catalogue of work of James Teit with the Tahltan of northern BC has just won the BC Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing, the grand prize of the BC Historical Federation Awards. This incredible biography/art book traces Teit's journey, with the participation ... Read more >> |
 Ameen Merchant Launches The Silent Raga in IndiaAmeen's Indian publisher, HarperCollins India, is pleased to present the launch of The Silent Raga. If you happen to be in New Delhi on Friday, April 4, Mr. David Malone, High Commissioner of Canada, will be hosting the author at Canada House: 4 Aurangzeb Road, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Read more >> |
 Wade Davis Featured Culture Capitals Speaker in SurreyWade Davis, National Geographic's "Explorer in Residence", will be speaking in the City of Surrey on Wednesday, April 9. For more information, visit the event's webpage. Read more >> |