

Program
Power of the Land
Sultans of String feat Duke Redbird & Twin Flames01. Walls and Bridges
Maria Reva and Mozhdah Jamalzadah in conversation with Pragya TiwariThe stark realities of barbed wire borders cannot always divide peoples, cultures, and identities. A session that examines the experiences of displacement and the contradictions and binaries of cultural and gender identity. In conversation with journalist Pragya Tiwari, author of Good Citizens Need Not Fear Maria Reva, and Afghan singer and actress Mozhdah Jamalzadah examine vulnerabilities and promises for the future.
WATCH SESSIONI Breathe My Breath into Him
Dr Afua Cooper02. The Gutter Child
Jael Richardson in conversation with Deepanjana PalPresented by Torkin Manes LLP
Jael Richardson's debut novel, Gutter Child, is a fictional heart-wrenching account of a dystopian realm drawing from the brutal realities of colonial history. A nation divided between the privileged Mainland and the policed Gutter, the novel follows a girl's journey through this stratified society and her attempts to shape her own destiny and defy the system. In conversation with Deepanjana Pal, Richardson explores the nuances of injustice, power and the essence of belonging.
WATCH SESSIONDans vos mains
Michel PleauToronto Tabla Youth Ensemble
03. Hyphenations: The Home and the World
Diksha Basu, Shauna Singh Baldwin, Kathy Friedman and Anar Ali in conversation with Siddhesh InamdarIdentities morph and change with borders and geographies. How do diasporic writers address displacement-driven themes of rootlessness, marginalization, fragmentation, alienation, nostalgia, assimilation, adaptation, multiculturalism, and more in their work? A fascinating session on the locational and cultural identities of diasporic writers and the ways in which this blends into their storytelling and quest for belonging.
WATCH SESSIONAngels: 215 and more, 1820–1979 “The Past is Always Our Present”
Louise Bernice Halfe4. Flavours of the Past, Dreams of the Future: Food and Memory
Shane M. Chartrand and Jennifer Cockrall-King in conversation with Madhushree Ghosh"Tawâw" literally translates to "come in, you’re welcome, there’s room”. The word and its translation is the essence of Shane M Chartrand’s latest work tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine. Along with co-author Jennifer Cockrall-King, Chartrand explores the influence of culture, identity, people and stories on his culinary career. In a book that combines recipes, interviews and photographs, they tackle the nuances of creating a progressive indigenous cuisine rooted in ancient heritage while employing modern culinary techniques and knowledge. Madhushree Ghosh’s Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory and Family deconstructs the way South Asian chefs maintain the elusive ties to their homelands while innovating traditional recipes in foreign kitchens. Together, in this session, these three insightful writers reflect on the profound ability of food cultures to evolve while staying connected with the history of communities and cultures.
WATCH SESSIONReadings
Neil DaswaniPower of the Land
Sultans of String feat Duke Redbird & Twin Flames01. Walls and Bridges
Maria Reva and Mozhdah Jamalzadah in conversation with Pragya TiwariThe stark realities of barbed wire borders cannot always divide peoples, cultures, and identities. A session that examines the experiences of displacement and the contradictions and binaries of cultural and gender identity. In conversation with journalist Pragya Tiwari, author of Good Citizens Need Not Fear Maria Reva, and Afghan singer and actress Mozhdah Jamalzadah examine vulnerabilities and promises for the future.
WATCH SESSIONI Breathe My Breath into Him
Dr Afua Cooper02. The Gutter Child
Jael Richardson in conversation with Deepanjana PalPresented by Torkin Manes LLP
Jael Richardson's debut novel, Gutter Child, is a fictional heart-wrenching account of a dystopian realm drawing from the brutal realities of colonial history. A nation divided between the privileged Mainland and the policed Gutter, the novel follows a girl's journey through this stratified society and her attempts to shape her own destiny and defy the system. In conversation with Deepanjana Pal, Richardson explores the nuances of injustice, power and the essence of belonging.
WATCH SESSIONDans vos mains
Michel PleauToronto Tabla Youth Ensemble
03. Hyphenations: The Home and the World
Diksha Basu, Shauna Singh Baldwin, Kathy Friedman and Anar Ali in conversation with Siddhesh InamdarIdentities morph and change with borders and geographies. How do diasporic writers address displacement-driven themes of rootlessness, marginalization, fragmentation, alienation, nostalgia, assimilation, adaptation, multiculturalism, and more in their work? A fascinating session on the locational and cultural identities of diasporic writers and the ways in which this blends into their storytelling and quest for belonging.
WATCH SESSIONAngels: 215 and more, 1820–1979 “The Past is Always Our Present”
Louise Bernice Halfe4. Flavours of the Past, Dreams of the Future: Food and Memory
Shane M. Chartrand and Jennifer Cockrall-King in conversation with Madhushree Ghosh"Tawâw" literally translates to "come in, you’re welcome, there’s room”. The word and its translation is the essence of Shane M Chartrand’s latest work tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine. Along with co-author Jennifer Cockrall-King, Chartrand explores the influence of culture, identity, people and stories on his culinary career. In a book that combines recipes, interviews and photographs, they tackle the nuances of creating a progressive indigenous cuisine rooted in ancient heritage while employing modern culinary techniques and knowledge. Madhushree Ghosh’s Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory and Family deconstructs the way South Asian chefs maintain the elusive ties to their homelands while innovating traditional recipes in foreign kitchens. Together, in this session, these three insightful writers reflect on the profound ability of food cultures to evolve while staying connected with the history of communities and cultures.
WATCH SESSION