This class explores how creative writing intersects with historical injustices, particularly as literature and language relate to forgotten voices/silenced stories. Participants will do some facilitated writing exercises and explore resources from VPL’s Special Collection and Historical Photos Archive.
Presented in partnership with The 21st Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival.
Renée Sarojini Saklikar is the author of five books, as well as numerous poems, stories and short fiction pieces. She was the Poet Laureate for the City of Surrey 2015–2018.