Thrown out of Peace and Friendship, a poem by Thibault Jacquot-Paratte
In the morning,
the police came;
although we were outside
rent was due
A stunning poem about the violent evictions of unhoused people by Halifax police on August 18.
Arts
PSA: Invitation to United We Call: Status For All
PSA: There will be free food, activities for children, beautiful life-sized art, poetry readings, and an impressive silent auction. More importantly, for those who are able to donate, every single dollar raised at this event will go directly to migrants in Nova Scotia requesting emergency support.
Book review: Through the elephant ears, by MJ Dominey
Anne Bishop reviews Through the elephant ears, by MJ Dominey, and she likes it a lot. “If you grew up in a small town, anywhere, but particularly in Cape Breton, and particularly on the wrong side of the tracks, Through the Elephant Ears will go straight to your heart. If you grew up elsewhere, it will open your heart to the scary and complicated path young women living in poverty must travel on the way to adulthood and how it sticks to them for life.”
Media advisory: migrant justice art launch and silent auction in Halifax
Media advisory: No one is illegal – Halifax/Kjipuktuk (NOII-Hfx) will be hosting a community gathering to launch a migrant justice art project and to raise money for an emergency fund for migrants.
memory loss, a poem by Veronica Eley
memory loss is a wonderful poem from The Blue dragonfly, healing through poetry, a recently published poetry collection by 71-year-old first-time author, Veronica Eley, of Dartmouth. Like all other poems in the book memory loss is inspired by experiences encountered when re-living and thinking through traumatic events that took place mostly in Nova Scotia.
Media release: FUNSCAD calls for answers
Media release: Over a year ago, the Board of Governors of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) fired the President, Dr. Aoife Mac Namara. The President had been in her post for less than a year. There was no consultation with the University community and there are still no answers.
July First Twenty-Twenty-One, a poem by Chad Norman
“Horror sits comfortably beside me.”One of the NS Advocate’s favourite poets, Chad Norman reflects on Canada Day and the horror of Canada’s residential schools.
Rock, a poem by Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland
This month’ excellent poem is Rock, by eco-poet, writer and theater artist Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland. It was written as part of a residency at the Joggins Fossil Institute in Parrsboro.
Press release: Dartmouth’s only community theatre closes the curtain on its first stage
Press release: Dartmouth Players is seeking help in finding that new venue. Ideally, something with rooms for rehearsals; props, set pieces, and costume storage; dressing rooms, and a workshop. High ceilings are necessary for lighting rigs, and, of course, a comfortable audience area for our patrons to enjoy our productions is essential