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On our last episode of this season of Inspired Word Café, we sit down with Nehiyaw, Two-Spirit, author and multidisciplinary artist Arielle Twist to talk about her poems of magic and memories.  Find Arielle: Arielletwist.com Order Disintegrate/Dissociate from Indigo/Chapters or Amazon today! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we sit down with poet-scholar Rita Wong to talk about writing in activism.  Find Rita: Twitter: @rrrwong Instagram: @mycorrizhalwong Other links: @1308trees on Twitter https://raventrust.com/ Link to to Rita’s essay: https://rabble.ca/indigenous/stand-in-solidarity-with-wetsuweten-on-world-water-day-and-everyday/ Ashlee Cunsolo’s work with climate grief: https://ashleecunsolo.ca/2020/02/04/we-need-to-talk-about-our-ecological-grief/ Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we chat with acclaimed Oji-nêhiyaw, Two-Spirit author Joshua Whitehead about his forthcoming work "A Geography of Queer Woundings".  Find Joshua: Twitter and Instagram: @jwhitehead204 Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this special bonus episode of Inspired Word Café we continue our chat with storyteller Ivan Coyote about their book, ‘Care Of’. Find Ivan: Website: www.ivancoyote.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ivanecoyote Twitter:https://twitter.com/ivancoyote Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivancoyote/?hl=en Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we talk with storyteller Ivan Coyote about their book ‘Care Of’. Then, we chat with local writer Brianna Ferguson about poetry and her first collection ‘A Nihilist Walks into a Bar’. Find Ivan: Website: www.ivancoyote.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ivanecoyote Twitter:https://twitter.com/ivancoyote Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivancoyote/?hl=en Find Brianna: Website: www.briannaferguson.com  Instagram: @brianna.eff Buy Brianna’s book: http://mansfieldpress.net/2021/11/a-nihilist-walks-into-a-bar/ Brianna’s Book Launch: https://massyarts.com/event/book-launch-brianna-fergusons-a-nihilist-walks-into-a-bar/ Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we talk with Tasha Spillet-Sumner about poetry, academia, and resistance. Then, we chat with Natalie Hoy live at the December book launch of Matt Rader’s book Ghosthawk. Find Tasha: Instagram: @tasha.spillett or @tashaspilletauthor Facebook: Tasha Spillett Twitter: @tasha.spillett Find Natalie: Instagram: @natalieinpixels The Permanent Rain Press: www.thepermanentrainpress.com  Instagram: @theprpress  Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance atwww.syilx.org

On our third episode of season 2 of Inspired Word Café, we chat with Sonnet L’Abbé about their songwriting and poetry. Then, we chat with Matt Radar live at the IWC November Open Mic. Find Sonnet on Instagram: @sonnetlabbe Buy Sonnet’s books: https://amzn.to/3bmUKBM  Find Matt: www.mattradar.com  Buy Matt’s book: https://nightwoodeditions.com/collections/matt-rader/products/9780889714045  Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we chat with Lucas Crawford about his work and his forthcoming book Muster Points. Then, we catch Travis Andrews right after his participation in the IWC Kickoff Open Slam to chat a bit about his writing. CV2 Article: https://contemporaryverse2.ca/issues/2s-qtbipoc-bodies/  Find Lucas Crawford: @faygeleh_fresser on Instagram Find Travis Andrews: @FranticRhymes on Instagram Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and in part by the City of Kelowna.

On our first episode of our SECOND SEASON of Inspired Word Café, we chat with Cole Mash about his upcoming broke press chapbook What You Did is All it Ever Means. Then, we catch Mackenzie ‘Ken’ Shaw right after their reading at Kelowna Culture Days Roving Audience Experience to talk a little about her writing. Find Cole Mash: @c.a.mash on Instagram Buy Cole’s chapbook: www.brokepress.ca Find Mackenzie ‘Ken’ Shaw: @dontcryken on Instagram Buy Ken’s stuff: www.kendontcry.bigcartel.com  Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and in part by the City of Kelowna.

On last episode of season one of Inspired Word Café, we chat with Corinna Chong about her recently published short story. Then, we talk about what words have been inspiring us. Find Corinna Chong at www.corinnachong.com, on Twitter @corinnaschong, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/corinnachong.author Find issue 59.3 of Prism International at http://prismmagazine.ca/issues/ Rules for the Hot Book Summer Contest: -Follow us on Instagram or Facebook -Leave a written review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify -Screenshot your review and message it to us on Facebook or Instagram Please note that this contest is only applicable to contestants within Canada. Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we chat with Inspired Word Café creator Rawle James about some of his poetry. Then, we talk with Inspired Word Café regular Natalie Hoy about what words have been inspiring us. Find Rawle James at www.rawlejames.ca or @rawleiam on Instagram Find The Permanent Rain Press at https://thepermanentrainpress.com Find Natalie Hoy at @natalieinpixels on Instagram Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this LIVE episode of Inspired Word Café, we take a listen to our highlights and favourite moments from the April 2021 Open Mic/Slam event, originally on April 1st 2021.Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.comWe recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.orgThis podcast is funded in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we chat with Kurt Slauson about his newest poetry collection Ghost Atlas. Then, we talk with Inspired Word Café Collective Member and Executive Director Erin Scott about what words have been inspiring us. Find Kurt Slauson at www.kurtslauson.com or @kurtslauson on Instagram Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this LIVE episode of Inspired Word Café, we take a listen to our highlights and favourite moments from the March 2021 Open Slam event, originally on March 4th 2021.Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.comWe recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.orgThis podcast is funded in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we chat with Clare Thiessen about some of her poetry, and her small publishing company broke press. Then, we talk with Inspired Word Café Collective Member Henry Greyson about what words have been inspiring us. Find broke press at: www.brokepress.ca or on Instagram @brokepress Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this LIVE episode of Inspired Word Café, we take a listen to our highlights and favourite moments from the February 2021 Open Mic event, originally on February 4th 2021.Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.comWe recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.orgThis podcast is funded in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we chat with Daniel G. Scott about his poetry anthology ‘Voicing Suicide: an Anthology of Suicide Poems’. Then, we talk about what words have been inspiring us. CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains topics of self harm, suicide, anxiety and depression. For those inclined, please make sure you do what you need to take care of yourself and your own wellbeing before and after listening. We have included local resources for crisis lines below and encourage those affected by the issues discussed in today’s episode to reach out to them or an equivalent service in your area. Buy ‘Voicing Suicide’: http://www.ekstasiseditions.com/recenthtml/voicingsuicide.htm  Find more from Daniel G. Scott: http://www.danielgscott.com  RESOURCES: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433): Available anywhere in BC, 24/7 in up to 140 languages and for individuals who are or who know someone who is having thoughts of suicide. www.CrisisCentreChat.ca: Online chat service available from noon to 1AM daily for one-on-one support for adults in BC in a range of topics, including suicide, mental illness, stress, physical health, work, relationship conflicts, parenting, caregiving, and other family issues. For additional resources and information: www.CrisisCentre.bc.ca  Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is funded in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this LIVE episode of Inspired Word Café, we take a listen to our highlights and favourite moments from the January 2021 Open Mic event, originally on January 14th 2021.Check out more Gauche Coach at www.gauchecoach.bandcamp.com See more from Kurt Slauson at www.kurtslauson.com/portfolio Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.comWe recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.orgThis podcast is funded in part by the City of Kelowna.

On this episode of Inspired Word Café, we chat with Kathleen Gros about her graphic novel ‘Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of)’. Then, we talk with Inspired Word Café Collective Member Mackenzie Shaw about what words have been inspiring us. Find Kathleen Gros: www.kagcomix.com or @kagcomix on Twitter and Instagram Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.com  We recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.org This podcast is a production of Inspired Word Café Society and is funded in part by the City of Kelowna. 

On this LIVE episode of Inspired Word Café, we take a listen to our highlights and favourite moments from the December 2020 Open Mic event, originally on December 3rd 2020Find more IWC at www.inspiredwordcafe.comWe recognize that this podcast is made on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx Okanagan nation. For more information about the Okanagan Nation Alliance at www.syilx.orgThis podcast is funded in part by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the City of Kelowna.