Diaspora Dialogues

Together we'll review the work of Black-Canadian poets like Dionne Brand and Stedmond Pardy,  as we consider this question: How does making time for poetry also make time for mindfulness and well-being? Register today! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us for a workshop led by Matthew Dawkins that invites you to reconnect with your artistic voice, reclaim the value of your art, and show up for yourself on the page with consistency. Register today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Midnight deadline to receive a 2025 tax receipt! ⏰ - mailchi.mp/diasporadialog…

Midnight deadline to receive a 2025 tax receipt! ⏰ - mailchi.mp/diasporadialog…

Join panelists Antonio Michael Downing and Pamela Mordecai as they explore how writers revisit and reimagine the past—using story as a tool to preserve memory, challenge dominant narratives, and bring overlooked histories to light. diasporadialogues.com/diaspora-dialo…

DD and @ShieldsPrize are delighted to announce the renewal of The Carol Shields Prize Foundation Fellowship at Diaspora Dialogues, a $10,000 opportunity for a woman or non-binary BIPOC writer who is a refugee or new immigrant to Canada. Learn more: diasporadialogues.com/call-for-submi…

Caribbean Literary Showcase, Call for Submissions & More! - mailchi.mp/diasporadialog…

Join panelists Yolanda T. Marshall & Rabindranath Maharaj for a reflection on what “home” means through story. This conversation explores identity, belonging, & the ways writing connects us across distance and generations. Visit our website to register! diasporadialogues.com/diaspora-dialo…

Join poet Jayda Marley for a hands-on workshop exploring the craft of poetry and the power of language. Through writing prompts and discussion, you’ll learn how to turn emotion and experience into vivid, honest work. Visit our website to register! diasporadialogues.com/diaspora-dialo…

This workshop is designed to help you cultivate a distinctive writing voice. It will focus on impactful language composition, authentic character development, and strategic revision techniques. Visit our website to register for this event! diasporadialogues.com/diaspora-dialo…

Speculative poetry is on the rise. In this intro workshop, we’ll explore what makes a poem “speculative,” how to use devices to deepen those elements, and how form can shape content — plus guided writing exercises and shared resources. eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-write…

DD presents the Canadian-Caribbean Literary Showcase, a three-day celebration of Caribbean voices shaping Canada’s literary and artistic landscape. Join us for readings, performances, panels, and craft sessions. All events are free to attend! diasporadialogues.com/diaspora-dialo…

DD@TIFA + DD's CDN-Caribbean Literary Showcase - mailchi.mp/diasporadialog…

Join Terese Mason Pierre & Chinelo Onwalu as they challenge and expand ideas of Blackness in a Canadian context—what it means, how it works, and where we go from here. Moderated by Zilla Jones. festivalofauthors.ca/event/diaspora…

Writers Kate Cayley & Matthew J. Trafford explore queer experiences and chosen family in Property and Runs in the Blood. Join them in conversation with Daniel Sarah Karasik as they discuss intimacy, relationships, and what “family” really means. festivalofauthors.ca/event/diaspora…

Writers Sanita Fejzić (Blissful State of Surrender) and Jumoke Verissimo (Circumtrauma) explore how war shapes identity and community—across two genres and two powerful forms. Moderated by Denise DaCosta. festivalofauthors.ca/event/diaspora…

What does it mean to be part of CanLit? 🇨🇦 Join authors Jinwoo Park & Nadia Staikos with moderator Aparita Bhandari as they explore writing from Canada about characters across the globe—and how stories like theirs are shaping the future of CanLit. 🔗 festivalofauthors.ca/event/diaspora…

Hermit crab essays take the shape of recipes, obituaries, manuals & more—giving writers a “shell” to hold difficult stories. Join our workshop to explore new ways to tell your story (no writing experience needed—just life experience). us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Friendly reminder that the deadline to apply for DD’s 2026 long form mentorship is quickly approaching! The deadline to apply is 11:59 on October 31, 2025. Full guidelines and submissions are on our website: diasporadialogues.com/mentorship/

Author Talks, Lunch N Learn, Open Calls and More! - mailchi.mp/diasporadialog…