Vancouver’s Lifeguard Legend

“Ruby Smith Diaz (l.) examines the life of Joe Fortes, a Black lifeguard in Vancouver, during a time of rampant racism, exploring his legacy and identity through research, personal reflections and poetry.FULL STORY

 

Five Indigenous writers

November 07th, 2017

EVENT Magazine presents “Aboriginal Voices: an evening of poetry & prose,” featuring readings and discussion by five exciting Aboriginal writers: Joseph A. Dandurand (photo), Louise Bernice Halfe, Wanda John-Kehewin, Jules Koostachin and Philip Kevin Paul.

This is a free event open to the public on Thursday, November 16, beginning at 7 pm at the Aboriginal Gathering Place, on the fourth floor of Douglas College’s New Westminster campus (700 Royal Ave., near the New Westminster SkyTrain Station).

Refreshments will be served.

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