Join us for an engaging conversation with Eden Fineday, publisher of IndigiNews, and journalist Michelle Cyca as they explore the transformative efforts of Indigenous journalists in decolonizing the institution and practice of journalism in so-called Canada. These two nêhiyaw iskwew will offer insights into land-connected and trauma-informed storytelling, the principles of allyship, and the art of truth-telling with kindness and solidarity.

Moderator: Eden Fineday

Readers: Michelle Cyca

Join us for an intimate chat with award winning author, Eden Robinson. Moderated by Historic Joy Kogawa House interim executive director, Johnny D Trinh, this discussion will explore Robinson’s craft and process through a reflection of her body of work. Eden will also share selected excerpts from her works, and insights on future possibilities.

Moderator: Johnny D Trinh

Reader: Eden Robinson, Son of a Trickster, Monkey Beach (Penguin Random House)

Brandon Reid will share an excerpt from his novel and discuss its themes of masculinity, cultural tradition, and coming of age.

Moderator: Michelle Cyca

Reader: Brandon Reid, Beautiful, Beautiful (Nightwood Editions)

In this conversation, Indigenous scholars and educators Daniel Heath Justice and Joaquin Munoz will discuss their pedagogical and personal approaches to Indigenous literatures and the pursuit of stories that can shift reality for Indigenous and non-Indigenous readers alike.

Moderator: Indigenous Curator Michelle Cyca

Readers: Joaquin Muñoz | Daniel Heath Justice, Our Fire Survives the Storm (UBC Press)

Join inaugural writer-in-residence Tsering Yangzom Lama as she discusses her new work and reads from her beloved work.

Moderator: Evelyn Lau

Readers: Tsering Yangzom Lama, We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies (Penguin Random House)