Voices In Relation: An Evening of Visiting
Jun
9
6:30 PM18:30

Voices In Relation: An Evening of Visiting

The Polyglot Magazine & Creative Hub is inviting you to An Evening of Visiting with special guests and Voices in Relation program facilitators.

This gathering marks the opening welcome to The Polyglot’s Voices in Relation program, sponsored by SILR (Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization).

The evening will feature a special conversation with special guests and program session facilitators: Penelope and Ron Walker, Daniel Poitras and Corinne Riedel. Through storytelling, reflection, and dialogue, participants will be invited into a living exchange of knowledge, shared intentions, and an experience that will help set the tone for the sessions ahead.

Moderated by: Anna Marie Sewell (Program Co-Director)

With Introductions From: Maria Teodora Barbu (Program Co-Director & The Polyglot Creative Director)


This is a Hybrid Event. Registration helps us manage in-person seating.

In-Person Venue (limited):

Sprucewood Public Library
11555 95 St, Edmonton, AB T5G 1L5

Zoom:

You will receive a calendar invite Zoom LINK included.

Cost:

FREE

RSVP / Save the Date:

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Thank you to SILR for sponsoring the Voices in Relation program.

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ᜑᜒᜎᜓᜋ᜔ HILOM: A Showcase of Grief, Gratitude & Glory
Apr
25
6:30 PM18:30

ᜑᜒᜎᜓᜋ᜔ HILOM: A Showcase of Grief, Gratitude & Glory

  • Muttart Theatre, Stanley Milner Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to host the launch of The Polyglot’s 17th Issue: ᜑᜒᜎᜓᜋ᜔ (HILOM), co-edited by Candice Joy Oliva and April Angeles. In collaboration with the Philippine Edmonton Events and Arts Society (PHIDEAS), this special edition explores collective intercultural expressions of Grief, Gratitude, and Glory. 

This gathering will feature artists from this latest issue, as they share poetry, prose, and art that transform solitary grief into shared celebrations of life and community.

This event is part of Edmonton Poetry Festival and reflects The Polyglot’s ongoing commitment to creating community spaces where languages, cultures, and creative practices intersect in meaningful and transformative ways.

Magsama tayo sa paghilom. Let us come together in healing and restoration.


Venue:

Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5

Cost:

FREE

RSVP / Save the Date:

Save The Date
 

Sponsors and Partners:

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Daaira: The Healing Will Come (Issue 15 Launch at LitFest)
Oct
18
5:00 PM17:00

Daaira: The Healing Will Come (Issue 15 Launch at LitFest)

An evening of literature, art, and music hosted by The Polyglot and Daaira House

LitFest, October 18, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, The Green Room

For the past nine years, The Polyglot—an award-winning local multilingual magazine—has offered a vibrant platform for artists, writers, and translators to experiment with language and art.

At LitFest, we are honoured to launch our fifteenth issue, Daaira—a collaboration with Daaira House, guest edited by Aaima Azhar and Zainab Azhar.

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Panel: Publishing Multilingual, Multicultural & Hyphenated Authors
Oct
10
11:30 AM11:30

Panel: Publishing Multilingual, Multicultural & Hyphenated Authors

This panel discussion brings together the founders of The Polyglot, Laberinto Press, Hungry Zine and Living Hyphen to discuss the need for and the challenges of publishing multicultural, multilingual, and hyphenated authors in the ever-evolving landscape of Canadian publishing. This panel will be moderated by translator and Edmonton’s 11th Poet Laureate, Medgine Mathurin.

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Writing is a Walk in the Park with Adriana Oniță
Aug
23
11:00 AM11:00

Writing is a Walk in the Park with Adriana Oniță

What do you feel you’re missing from your writing practice currently?

Community? Inspiration? Joy? A gentle nudge to begin?

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting to explore your voice, this workshop is for you. Join us for a joyful experience designed to spark creativity in anyone, especially those curious about poetry, language, or trying something new.

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Voices in âniskôverberation: Issue 14 Launch Party with SILR & The Polyglot
Dec
6
5:30 PM17:30

Voices in âniskôverberation: Issue 14 Launch Party with SILR & The Polyglot

Come join us for an evening of cultural and linguistic celebration at the launch of âniskôverberation, Issue 14 of The Polyglot, proudly presented in partnership with SILR (Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization). Expect readings and presentations, insights from the editors, food & drinks.

PLUS — every attendee will receive a copy of Issue 14: âniskôverberation as a gift.

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