The Vine and The Branches: A Poetry Workshop on Legacy

Sauga Poetry is Mississauga's hub for spoken word events! Come check our first ever writing workshop facilitated by poet, singer and arts educator, Akilah Walcott. This workshop will be inspired by the Art Gallery of Mississauga's current exhibition– The Search for the Black Madonna and Green Tara, and focused on themes of family, heritage, and legacy.

Time: Doors @ 2 45 PM | Workshop 3 to 4 PM

Donations: While this event is free to the community, Sauga Poetry welcomes any donations toward future programming. These generous contributions can be directly on Eventbrite or made in-person via cash or E-transfer.

Facilitator bio: Akilah Walcott is a Black Guyanese writer, singer, poet and arts educator with a passion for storytelling. Her artistic spirit blossomed as she folded herself between the pages of creative writing as a child. In the softness of adolescence, she also discovered a deep appreciation for music. Language and music became a meeting place. Akilah was the volume lead and editor of The Door of Return Anthology, which explores African and Caribbean mythology. Her work has been published in Trad Magazine, Pitch Magazine and Jayu Poetry Zine. Her music and spoken word has been showcased in collaboration with organizations like Sisters In Sync, Hamilton You Poets, ACCPI, and Nia Center of the Arts. She has performed at Black History Month celebrations with Newmarket’s African Caribbean Association and as an alumni guest at McMaster University, her alma mater. In 2024, her poem “Shadow”, was selected for a billboard feature for Brampton Arts Organization’s Poetry Project. Most recently, her poem “Dear Black Girl” was published in the Rooted Rhythms Exhibition and featured in Spoken Word Saturday’s with the League of Canadian Poets. In addition to her artistry, Akilah is a Registered Nurse in pediatrics by profession and is proud to have the art of creation in all aspects of her life.

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