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2022 Year of Leadership

In 2022, the Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) expanded its leadership in arts-health on several fronts, including for the impact of our program. Other areas of leadership include: Fundraising: We increased our funding budget by 30% in 2022 through strategic application of public and private grants…

Job Opportunity – Ottawa Chapter Lead

The Chapter Lead (Part-time, $18/h) – Ottawa is a champion of networking and building bridges. This individual will serve as the main connection between WCC’s Ottawa Chapter and WCC National Office. Their role is to promote the organization and support its growth. A critical member of…

Who is We: Voices Across the Divides

May 12-14, Toronto Harbourfront Theatre & May 14 Livestream Writers Collective of Canada and Art of Time Ensemble are presenting a first-of-its-kind show called Who Is We: Voices Across The Divides. The multi-disciplinary theatre experience explores the transformative and healing powers of writing as championed by the work of…

Whisper in the Wind by Westwind Evening

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing of Westwind Evening, a woman of resilience and courage.  One of the first writers with the WCC almost a decade ago and an integral part of our organization throughout those years both as facilitator…

Words from our community: Spoken Word Café & Peel Chapter update

Spoken Word Café dazzles with diverse readings and dance by Janet Creery Readers from all eight Ottawa-based WCC workshops celebrated their work in a virtual Spoken Word Café on September 21, which included 50 attendees and a dance performance.  Westwind Evening, who is a facilitator from…

From Mississauga to Peel

by Steve Elliot Big things are happening in Mississauga, or should I say Peel? That’s the first bit of news to share, since we have workshops taking place in Brampton and Mississauga, we felt that a name change was in order. We will now be called the Peel…

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