WCC News

WCC in the Toronto Star: How the arts can help cure the loneliness epidemic. It’s called a social prescription and it’s catching on.

“WCC’s program evaluation indicates many participants experience an improved sense of belonging, self-esteem, and emotional well-being, and reduced isolation and loneliness. Participants consistently report feeling more hopeful, connected and resilient.” Amidst a global crisis of loneliness, social prescriptions such as the WCC program are crucial now…

Dr. Nancy Taber on the power of writing for military women, and partnering with WCC

“WCC is exceptionally well-situated to support participants of the research study, writing and sharing stories of their service as military women.” – Dr. Nancy Taber, author, professor, and WCC facilitator Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) is partnering with Dr. Nancy Taber on a landmark research initiative…

WCC on-site at Toronto International Festival of Authors!

Experience the magic of WCC live and on-site at TIFA! We are thrilled to invite you to a special weekend of on-site WCC programming, including three writing workshops and an immersive panel conversation. Re/writing Connection: An Immersive Conversation Sunday, November 2 at 2:30 PM ET Join…

The power of story – building connected communities through libraries

“It’s more than just writing—I’m seeing these community members form personal connections with one another [in WCC workshops] and that’s a beautiful thing.” – Richard Austerberry, Branch Head, Evelyn Gregory Public Library October is Canadian Library Month. From Writers Collective of Canada’s earliest days, Toronto Public…
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