Calling all Edmonton writers! As the sun goes down sooner, we invite you to join us for a workshop in Working with the Abyss.
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM MT
9722 102 St NW
Ortona Armoury
Edmonton
Please join us for a free writing workshop facilitated by celebrated poet Daniel Poitras. This workshop will be taking place in-person at the Ortona Armoury on November 16, 2025.
About the Workshop
Approaching the untouchable with the same tactics I approach ugly Indigenous traumas. No topic should be off limits to artists. We just need vulnerability, empathy, and fancy f*cking pens!
About the Author
Daniel Poitras, a half-breed poet from the Paul First Nation, writes vicious Native poetry. He has been published in the Home and Away anthology 2009, The Malahat Review, Grain Magazine, featured reader in the Olive Reading series and included in the Edmonton Poetry Festival’s Poetry Moves on Transit program.
Please consider registering to let us know if you intend to participate. Registration is not mandatory and walk-ins are always welcome.
Workshop: Writing the Abyss with Dan Poitras (November 2025)
Registration for the November 16th workshop with Dan Poitras. Walk-ins are always welcome.
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The Writers’ Guild is committed to providing services that meet the needs of our members. Our Horizons Writers Circle Series workshops are free and open to all members.