Copyright and Fair Dealing, Update
The education sector’s overly broad interpretation of the education “fair dealing” exception passed into law in 2012 has impacted the livelihood of Canadian writers, visual artists and publishers. Many in the education sector have used this new exception to stop paying royalties for the copying of published works. The result has been stark: a $30-million […]
Borderlines Series: Scene from the Outside
Scene from the Outside: A Conversation with New Immigrant Writers presented by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and Minister Faust. Three writers from around the world, Anamol Mani, Marina Ivanova and Susana Chalut discuss the writer as outsider, writing in two languages, the impact of individualism, the economy, and social media from a global perspective. […]
WGA Presents: The Power of Story with Patrick Finn (Calgary)
**Due to exceptionally high interest and volume of RSVPs — we have acquired a larger venue and moved the date by one week to Tuesday March 1st at WURST. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you can join us for this enlightening Special Event! The Power of Story with Patrick Finn In Acknowledgment and Celebration of Freedom […]
WGA and the Art Gallery of Alberta Present: Nurture Your Muse
When: Thursday, January 28 Time: 6:30 pm Where: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square What: Meet in the lobby of the AGA for January’s free admission evening. After we enjoy the gallery together, we’ll walk over to the Craft Beer Market on Rice Howard Way for visiting and drinks. Free. Check out January’s […]
WGA & WRITERS’ UNION OF CANADA HOLIDAY PARTY (CALGARY)
Tuesday, December 15, 7pm—late. Rose & Crown Pub & Restaurant at 1503 4 St SW Calgary—private room upstairs. Free for WGA & TWUC members; $5 @ the door for non-members (cash only). Seating is first-come, first served. As always, guests are welcome to arrive any time after 6:00pm. Kick back and relax with your literary […]
WGA and The Writers’ Union of Canada Present: Demystifying Income Streams for Writers
When: Friday, November 20 Where: Upper Art Space, Holy Trinity Church, 10037 84 Ave (Edmonton) Time: 7:00 pm What: Please join Fred Stenson, Writer in Residence at the U of A; Rayanne Doucet, Executive Director at Edmonton Poetry Festival; Devyani Saltzman, Director of Literary Arts at The Banff Centre; and the yet unnamed Literary Arts grants officer from […]
2015 SCOTIABANK GILLER LIGHT BASH (YYC!)
Tuesday, November 10, 2015. WURST Restaurant & Pub at 2437 4th St SW, Calgary. Private Room Downstairs. ALL proceeds go toward literacy programs across the country. The first 20 WGA members to register online will be reimbursed; sponsored by the WGA. Purchase tickets here With the support of Shelf Life Books, WordFest and Frontier College, the Writers’ Guild of […]
WGA and LitFest Present: Rosemary Sullivan
When: Wednesday, October 21 Time: 7:00 pm Where: Stanley Milner Library Theatre Host: Myrl Coulter What: Rosemary Sullivan with host Myrl Coulter present Stalin’s Daughter: The Extraordinary and Tumultuous Life of Svetlana Alliluyeva. With access to KGB, CIA, and Soviet government archives, as well as the close cooperation of her subject’s daughter, Sullivan pieces together Svetlana […]
Open Mic with the Rasp and the Wine
When: Wednesday, November 4 Time: 7:30 pm sign up, shows starts at 8:00 pm Where: Kasbar (downstairs at Yanni’s, 10444-82 Avenue, Edmonton) What: We are again partnering with the Rasp and the Wine to bring you an incredible evening of sound-byte lit. Bring your bytes, 3-5 minutes maximum. Free for WGA members.
WGA and Canadian Literature Centre – Blue Pencil Café
When: Thursday and Friday, November 5 &6 Time: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Where: University of Alberta, Humanities Centre 4-113 What: In partnership with the Canadian Literature Centre, this two-day event allows emerging writers or students to make an appointment with a published author and discuss work in progress. 2015 Blue Pencil authors are Pierrette […]