Spotlights Archives - Writers Collective of Canada

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: Writing and Belonging, Together

June 9, 2025

For our June spotlight, we are pleased to introduce Ro Dineen (they/them), a WCC facilitator since 2023. Over the years, Ro has facilitated in many peer support settings, including spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ community members. DESCRIBE YOUR JOURNEY AS A WCC FACILITATOR – HOW…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: Writing for Joy and Transformation

May 12, 2025

May marks Mental Health Month, a time to reflect on our personal mental health and to bring awareness to the impacts of living with mental illness. Mental Health Month invites us to consider our resilience and how we might, together, dismantle the stigmas that…

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

March 10, 2025

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…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: Writing, Connecting, and Leading

February 10, 2025

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,…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: Forging Connections

November 11, 2024

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…