The magic words are coming, and oh, do I have news for you.
This September, I’m thrilled beyond measure to bring you Wise Women: Magic Words – a four-day gathering of some of the most luminous voices in poetry, story, and song. This is a festival close to my heart, presented by the Calgary Spoken Word Society with the Stroll of Poets, and I want you right there in the room with us.
Event at a Glance
- What: Wise Women: Magic Words — a four-day festival of women’s voices
- When: September 17–20, 2026
- Where: Festival Hall, 1215 10 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
- Admission: By donation — everyone is welcome
- Full details & tickets: Wise Women: Magic Words
What to Expect
Four days. Five Wise Women events. A constellation of extraordinary artists.
Here’s a taste of what awaits:
- Evening of Awe — an opening night of poetic fire with Anne Waldman, Louise Bernice Halfe – Sky Dancer, Clara A.B. Joseph, and me
- A book launch for Sky Dancer’s newest work, WÂHTAMAWIK: Tell Them
- Dharma Gaze — an intimate afternoon talk with the legendary Anne Waldman
- Night of Light – Dancing — poetry, music, and movement with Susan Musgrave, Skylar Kay, Shone Thistle, and The Wandering V’s
- Two Film Screening — including the premiere of my short film, The Barcelona Bakery of No-Return
Why You Should Attend
Because when wise women speak, the world leans in to listen. This is poetry as ceremony and celebration, as rebellion and remembrance — a chance to sit shoulder to shoulder with voices that will move you, wake you, and set you alight. These are the poets and storytellers who have shaped my life, and gathering them under one roof feels like a kind of magic I’ve waited years to make.
Join Us
Don’t wait — a separate ticket is needed for each event, and word is already spreading. Head to the festival site for the full schedule, artist bios, and tickets:
Explore Wise Women: Magic Words
Come be part of it. The magic words are waiting for you.
