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“Too Much:” Writing the Parts of Yourself You Were Told to Hide with Rachel Phan
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Join Rachel Phan for this generative nonfiction workshop about shame, visibility, race, ambition, femininity, anger, desire, and “likability.”
Scribo Ergo Sum: I Write, Therefore I Am Workshop with Richard Harrison
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This is a workshop about using writing to discover and create yourself. Bring pen, paper, and a willingness to go where the writing takes you!
We Are Water and Light: Edmonton Chinese Writing Club Anthology Launch 2026
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Litfest is pleased to invite you to the book launch of the Edmonton Chinese Writing Club’s new anthology: We Are Water and Light: Anti-Racism Stories Rooted in Chinese Wisdom and Other Asian Traditions
From War to Words: Into the Breach with General Wayne Eyre
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Join General Wayne Eyre as he discusses his memoir, Into the Breach: A Soldier’s Journey.
Together and Alone: Normalizing Grief Panel
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Panelists Richard Harrison, Lisa Martin, and Zena Sharman sit down with LitFest Executive Director Ellen Kartz for a nuanced conversation about the impact grief has on how we define ourselves
The Polyglot - Issue 18 Launch & Ten-Year Anniversary
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Join guest editors Corinne Riedel and Naomi McIlwraith for the launch of Issue 18 of The Polyglot, created in partnership with Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization and featuring readings from contributors to the issue.
Pizza Before We Die featuring Yasuko Thanh
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Yasuko Thanh discusses her latest collaborative work, Pizza Before We Die: An Eyewitness Account in Gaza.
LitFest 2026 Opening Night Event and Reception: Featuring Trina Moyles with Conor Kerr
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LitFest is thrilled to invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 for our opening night festivities! Join Trina Moyles in conversation with Conor Kerr.
Masterclass: Writing Zuihitsu Form with Catherine Owen
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Explore the zuihitsu form with Catherine Owen!
'Where We Are' Opening Party
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Please join us at the opening party on Thursday November 5, 2026 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Wild Skies Art Gallery to celebrate the presentation of Kelly Dean’s first solo exhibition, Where We Are. Meet the artist, hear about the exhibit, and enjoy beautiful art work. All are welcome!