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Planet Earth Poetry: Catriona Sandilands
Rising Tides: Reflections for Climate Changing Times (Caitlin Press, 2019) is a ...
7:15pm - 9:00pm Doors at: 6:45pm
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Event Description
Rising Tides: Reflections for Climate Changing Times (Caitlin Press, 2019) is a collection of short fiction, creative non-fiction, memoir and poetry addressing the past, present and future of climate change. Bringing stories about climate change—both catastrophic and subtle—closer to home, this new anthology inspires reflection, understanding, conversation and action. With more than forty purposefully written pieces, Rising Tides emphasizes the need for intimate stories and thoughtful attention, and also for a view of climate justice that is grounded in ongoing histories of colonialism and other forms of environmental and social devastation. These stories parallel the critical issues facing the planet, and imagine equitable responses for all Canadians, moving beyond denial and apocalypse and toward shared meaning and action. Join the climate conversation with anthology editor Catriona Sandilands for readings and discussion about local climate justice and the larger role of storytelling in responding to the climate emergency.
The Planet Earth Poetry reading series is a launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not. Between 6:45 and 7:00, put your name in the hat to read at open mic. Planet Earth Poetry acknowledges with respect that we read and write on the traditional territories of the WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), Lkwungen (Songhees), Wyomilth (Esquimalt) peoples of the Coast Salish Nation.
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Fri. January 31st 2020 + Add to Calendar
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