The Fool’s Gold Writers, based in beautiful Red Lake Ontario, are excited to announce the first ever Turtle Island Writing Festival, which will take place on Thursday September 27th, Friday September 28th and Saturday September 29th, 2012.
The Fool’s Gold Writers have partnered with, in alphabetical order, KIISHIK Community Association, Red Lake Heritage Centre, Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre, Red Lake Library Board, Transition Red Lake, and the Wilderness Arts Council.
The Turtle Island Writing Festival would not be possible without financial assistance from the following sponsors:
- Chukuni Communities Development Corporation, which has provided a Local Initiatives Program grant.
- Goldcorp Inc.
- Rubicon Minerals.
Schedule:
Opening Ceremony, Thursday September 27
7:00 pm Red Lake Heritage Centre
Keynote Address: Winona LaDuke
Dessert and refreshments will be served
*free admission*
Panel Discussion: Healing With Words, Friday September 28
7:00 pm Red Lake Heritage Centre
Panel: Winona LaDuke, Susan Scott, Lila Cano, Kathy Tetlock
*free admission*
Workshops: Saturday September 29
Red Lake Heritage Centre
9:30 a.m. Susan Scott: NonFiction: Allowing Stories To Shine
11:00 a.m. Lila Cano: Beginnings
Go to the Saturday Workshop page for more details on each workshop.
*free admission to workshops but registration required*
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For more information and to register for the free Saturday workshops, call 807-727-3006 or email foolsgoldwriters@hotmail.ca.
