Red City Voices with katherena vermette
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Presented by
katherena vermette (she/her) is one of the most celebrated writers in Canada. A Michif (Red River Métis) writer and editor from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the Métis Nation, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, her work has garnered awards, rave reviews, and critical accolades across genres. Her first book, North End Love Songs, won the Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry, and her novels The Break, The Strangers, and The Circle won multiple literary prizes, graced numerous best of the year lists from media and retailers, and were all #1 bestsellers. Her fourth novel, real ones, will be released September 3, 2024 from Hamish Hamilton Canada. Her work for children and young adults includes the picture book The Girl and The Wolf and graphic novels A Girl Called Echo, Volumes 1-4.
katherena vermette, is a Senior Editor, at Simon & Schuster Canada, focusing on celebrating talent from Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, and other underserved communities, and publishing works of fiction and non-fiction across genres for adults and children alike.
In Partnership With
Canadian Plains Gallery promotes the highest quality art of Manitoba’s premiere Indigenous Artists with a wide selection of quality and cultural gifts for yourself or for others founded by Jacques St Goddard.
Jacques St. Goddard is a Métis artist, event planner, arts advocate, cultural speaker, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of Winnipeg’s Canadian Plains Gallery, which he has been running for over 30 years. Throughout his career, Jacques has empowered hundreds of Indigenous artists through portfolio development, providing gallery space, and boosting Indigenous culture globally. The gallery recently moved into a larger space in the Exchange District at B1-290 Mcdermot Ave, allowing it to support the careers and accommodate the burgeoning roster of Indigenous artists. The enlarged space also allows Jacques to do what he does best: bring people together. Jacques has expanded his repertoire by hosting workshops, live music events, First Friday Gallery openings, and Red City Voices, evenings of sharing Indigenous stories and poetry with Indigenous writers.
Presented by Canadian Plains Gallery
Programmed and hosted by Jacques St. Goddard and David McLeod
RED CITY VOICES
Thursday, April 23rd – 7pm – 9:00pm
Presented in person at Canadian Plains Gallery
B1 – 290 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg
Downstairs, one floor, unfortunately there is no elevator access
RED CITY VOICES welcomes current and up-incoming Indigenous writers as part of the gathering. Please note, the open mic is limited to 5 minutes to allow others to share within our designated schedule. There is also a writing exercise for everyone in attendance who would like to participate : )
A great evening programmed by Jacques St. Goddard and David McLeod for Indigenous voices, thoughtful vibes and lots of laughter.
Red City Voices recognizes the kind support of Creative Manitoba in this community initiative.
Bannock & Jam onsite!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! No registration required.
See our cancellation policy.
