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Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: “Writing is about giving life…”

For our March spotlight, we are pleased to introduce you to Mya Moniz and Peta-Gaye Nash. Together, Mya and Peta-Gaye facilitate on-site workshops for writers at the Hazel McCallion Central Library in Mississauga. They are also featured panelists for our upcoming Why We Write: Peel event.  DESCRIBE YOUR JOURNEY AS A WCC…

Why We Write: An Immersive Conversation in Peel

Writers Collective of Canada is thrilled to invite you to WHY WE WRITE: Peel, the third in our multi-city panel event series. DATE: Monday, March 31 TIME: 5:30 – 7 PM ET VENUE: Hazel McCallion Central Library, Program Room 2A ADDRESS: 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga…

Brave Writer—Reflecting on Black History Month and the role of WCC

Author: Catherine Lough Haggquist “There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.” – Toni Morrison February marks the arrival of the annual call to…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: Writing, Connecting, and Leading

At Writers Collective of Canada (WCC), we’re constantly inspired by the diverse journeys of our facilitators – individuals who, like Leah (they/she), begin as participants and facilitators; transforming into mentors and leaders within our community. Leah, now a fundraising consultant and workshop facilitator, has seen firsthand…

2024 Year in Review – The Power of Making Art Together

Now in our 11th year, Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) chose in 2024 to explore the theme, Why We Write. We asked the writers, volunteer facilitators, partners and allies who are the lifeblood of our collective why they write and what happens when we write together.…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: Forging Connections

Next month, we will observe and celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. At WCC, we’re reflecting on our ongoing commitment to improve workshop accessibility and reduce community barriers. Meet Carrie Hartwick, a WCC writer and volunteer facilitator, who facilitates workshops in proud…

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