The Writers’ Showcase provides an opportunity for five Asian, Indigenous and Black writers to explore racism in their writings and, as writers, be a catalyst for change. Each writer sits down in conversation with the interviewer in an informal setting.
Sunday, March 3, 2024, 1:00 – 4:30pm
Japanese Cultural Centre – 180 McPhillips Street
Free Admission (Registration is required to attend)
Combating Racism through the Arts: Writers’ Showcase
Join us for an inspiring event at the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB, Canada, for a transformative Writers Workshop: “Combating Racism Through the Arts.” Delve into the powerful narratives of Indigenous, Black, and people of colour writers as they courageously share their experiences of racism and resilience through their art.
In this engaging workshop, we’ll explore how writers infuse their personal journeys into their work to spark conversation, understanding, and action against racism. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, an avid reader, or simply passionate about social justice, this event promises to enlighten and inspire.
Come be part of a dynamic discussion, gain invaluable insights, and discover how your own voice can contribute to the fight against racism. Together, let’s harness the transformative power of the arts to create a more inclusive and equitable world.
Featuring
Duncan Mercredi – Poet, writer, storyteller and Winnipeg’s 2020-2022 Poet Laureate
Mala’ika Mustapha – Author and illustrator of “Amina’s Afro” and “Jamilah’s Family”
Art Miki – Author of memoir “Gaman – Perseverance; Japanese Canadians’ Journey to Justice”
Joseph Sevillo – Creator writer, composer, lyricist of new musical, MA-BUHAY! A New Musical 🇵🇭 “Filipinos Singing for Their Lives”
Sadie Lavoie – Poet, graphic artist,community organizer, and education facilitator.
Project is funded by Canada Heritage in collaboration with Turtle Island Project and ACOMI: African Communities of Manitoba Inc.
Photo recap by Josh Mankasingh :
Video coverage by Hue :
COMBATING RACISM THROUGH THE ARTS: WRITERS’ SHOWCASE — Session 1 — Mala’ika Mustapha
COMBATING RACISM THROUGH THE ARTS: WRITERS’ SHOWCASE — Session 2 — Art Miki
COMBATING RACISM THROUGH THE ARTS: WRITERS’ SHOWCASE — Session 1 — Mala’ika Mustapha
COMBATING RACISM THROUGH THE ARTS: WRITERS’ SHOWCASE — Session 4 — Joseph Sevillo
Coverage by CBC/Radio Canada – Manitoba
Des auteurs manitobains décrivent leur combat contre le racisme à travers leurs œuvres
“Pour une première fois, l’organisme culturel, l’Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba a organisé dimanche un événement où cinq écrivains de différentes communautés ont raconté au public la façon dont il luttent contre la discrimination et le racisme dans leurs écrits.”
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2054008/winnipeg-art-contre-racisme-culture