The Capilano Review

Announcing Issue 4.5: Dedications! Signalling networks of inspiration and influence, mentorship and friendship, coterie and community ties, this issue collects writing and art that explores the valences of the word dedication as it relates to both relations and creative practice.

Image: Rehab Nazzal, Mural of "George Floyd on the Apartheid Wall in Bethlehem," 2020, digital photograph on paper. Photo by Rylee Taje.

We are so excited to share a new see to see— review by Maliv Khondaker, now available on our website. Khondaker offers a deeply thoughtful and attentive review of Rehab Nazzal’s "Driving in Palestine" exhibition. Read the full review: thecapilanoreview.com/on-rehab-nazza…

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We have been glad to take the publication of Roy Kiyooka's work in Issue 4.5 Dedications as a welcome opportunity to return to Issue 2.3 Pacific Windows: “A Photoglyphic Narrative of a Neighbourhood with Autographical Images” by Roy Kiyooka. Read more: thecapilanoreview.com/from-the-archi…

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As Issue 4.5 Dedications (Fall 2025) lands in mailboxes, we're delighted to share a piece from within the issue. "Dorsky Summer" by Shiv Kotecha is now on our website: thecapilanoreview.com/shiv-kotecha-d… Order your copy: thecapilanoreview.com/product/issue-… Subscribe to TCR: thecapilanoreview.com/subscribe/

The Capilano Review is launching our annual fall fundraiser! This year, we are seeking to raise $10,000 by December 20th. We sincerely appreciate our community's generosity and ongoing support. canadahelps.org/en/charities/c…

We are pleased to invite submissions to our Fall 2025 Writing Contest, “Connective | Uncontainable,” guest-judged by Hari Alluri. Submissions are open November 11 – December 12, 2025. Learn more: thecapilanoreview.com/connective-unc… Submit your work: thecapilanoreview.submittable.com/submit

We look forward to gathering with you to celebrate the launch of Issue 4.5 Dedications! Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Centre A, # 205 – 268 Keefer St. Vancouver BC RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/dedications-… Learn more: thecapilanoreview.com/issue-4-5-fall…

We're delighted to share an early glimpse into Issue 4.5 Dedications (Fall 2025). The latest interview by Contributing Editor Deanna Fong, "I love you all, but...": A Conversation with Gail Scott, is now available on our website: thecapilanoreview.com/i-love-you-all…

Image: V.M. Ellis. Photo by Kate Blake.

We are pleased to announce the winner of our 2025 Spring Writing Contest as selected by guest judge Wayde Compton: "Breathless" by V.M. Ellis. We would also like to to congratulate the shortlisted writers: Claire Farley for “4 X 4” Pari Mokradi for “Zone1_bylaw/.body/.soul”

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There are just five days left to submit your work to our annual open call! **Update: Due to a problem with Submittable, we ask that you please email your work to submissions@thecapilanoreview.com. We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your patience!

We're delighted to share a collection of works from TCR's archive, curated by our Summer 2025 interns, Millie Beatch and Livia Pica. The collection of works, framed by Beatch and Pica's reflections, can be viewed online: thecapilanoreview.com/from-the-archi…

The Capilano Review and Western Front are pleased to present a workshop by writer-in-residence Erín Moure. Date: October 4, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Location: Grand Luxe Hall, Western Front Admission: $15 / Free for Indigenous participants Register: eventbrite.ca/e/embodying-tr…

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Cover image: Malena Szlam, detail of still from "Archipelago of Earthen Bones," 2024, 16mm. Three-channel video and sound installation, colour, 20 min/19 min/18 min. Sound by Lawrence English. Edition 1/5.

Announcing Issue 4.5: Dedications! Signalling networks of inspiration and influence, mentorship and friendship, coterie and community ties, this issue collects writing and art that explores the valences of the word dedication as it relates to both relations and creative practice.