Vancouver Writers Fest presents Oh, Canada!: The Alma Lee Opening Night
No matter how you view this country of ours, the past year has brought new focus to what it means to be Canadian. Some boldly wave the flag, while others feel uneasy about showing affection for a place with so many unresolved issues, including a legacy of colonization that has too often been covered up. As complicated as our relationship to this place may be, we need to protect the best parts of it—especially those things that make us different from our neighbours to the south. As the Trump administration threatens our values, our livelihoods, and our sovereignty, it’s more important than ever to consider what we have to lose. In sequential talks, notable Canadian authors will illuminate, through their eyes, who we are—and who we could be, if we commit to protecting this country and making it better. Featuring Bob Joseph, Kate Beaton, Linden MacIntyre, Emma Donoghue, Canisia Lubrin, David Moscrop, Brent Butt, and Jack Wang.
Hosted by Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
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