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| Name | Sheri-D Wilson |
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| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
| Biography | Sheri-D Wilson, Poet Laureate of Calgary 2018ã2020, appointed to the Order of Canada 2019. Wilson has the award-winning author of eleven books, the creator of four short films, and has released four albums which combine music and poetry. She is known for her electric performance-style, making her a favorite of festivals around the world. She has read, performed & taught in festivals across Canada, USA, UK, France, Spain, Belgium, Mexico, and South Africa. In 2017, she received her Doctor of LettersãHonoris Causa from Kwantlen University, after launching, The Book of Sensations (U of C Press), and CD Dragon Rouge (poetry + music). Awards include: The City of Calgary Arts Award and the Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry. Sheês frequently a guest on CBC, and had many documentaries made about her work. |
| Publications | LIST OF BOOKS/ CD'S Dragon Rouge _ CD (2017, U of C Press) The Book of Sensations (2017, U of C Press) OPEN LETTER: Woman Against Violence Against Women (2014, Frontenac House) Goddess Gone Fishing for a Map of the Universe(2012, Frontenac House) Spoken Word Workbook: Inspiration Poets Teach Editor (2011, Banff Centre Press) Autopsy of a Turvy World (2008, Frontenac House) Re:Zoom (2005, Frontenac House) Between Lovers (2002, Arsenal Pulp Press) The Sweet Taste of Lightning (1999, Arsenal Pulp Press) Girlês Guide to Giving Head (1996, Arsenal Pulp Press) Swerve (1993, Arsenal Pulp Press) Bulls Whip & Lambs Wool (1989, Petarade Press) |
| Awards | Order of Canada (2019) Doctor of LettersãHonoris Causa from Kwantlen University (2017) City of Calgary Arts Award (2015) ffwd, Peoples Choice Award, Best Author Whos Who in Canada (2006-2012, Ottawa) Top Ten Poets in Canada, CBC (2009, Canada) 2006 Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry Women of Vision Award (2006, Alberta) Poet of Honour (2005, Canadian Festival, Van) Top Ten Intriguing Calgarians (2004, Herald) Bumbershoot Heavyweight Champ (2003, Seattle) Spinsters Hanging in Trees (ROSIE Award) 2002 CBC Face-Off Confessions: A Jazz Play (1991, 5 Jessie Awards) |
| Experience | A strong advocate for social change and community building: Founder/Director: Calgary Spoken Word Society (2003-2019) Spoken Word Program | The Banff Centre (2005-2012) |
| Memberships | Sheri-D is appreciative to be an Alberta Marriage Celebrate & Ceremonialist. |
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