Ottawa Writers Festival

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[Matt Moore @MattMooreWrites]

Great seeing friends @RobertJSawyer & @MadelineAshby get coverage in my local community paper @centretownbuzz for their panel on how #scifi doesn't predict the future but reflect the present at @Writersfest back in October. (Link to article in comments.)

[Mary Taggart @maryktaggart]

We are incredibly honoured to receive this recognition-
Thank you 🙏 #MyOttawa

[Jody Wilson-Raybould (JWR), PC, OBC, KC 王州迪 @Puglaas]

Looking forward to being back in #YOW and seeing you tonight to chat about ‘Reconciling History’ 📕✍️😁

Reconciling History - Ottawa International Writers Festival—for tickets 🎫: 👇🏼 https://t.co/DPDbZMaNVS

[Adrian Harewood @CarAdrianH]

20+ yrs ago I was @CarolOff_’s understudy on a @CBCNews political debate program called Counterspin that @avilewis had once hosted. On Nov.13 @Writersfest I’ll interview Carol about her new book “At A Loss For Words:Conversation in an Age of Rage” https://t.co/Uvslod8cXx

[HarperCollinsCa @HarperCollinsCa]

#Outsider by @b_popps has won the Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction! Congratulations Brett 👏

[JF Martel @JF_Martel]

Coming in May 2025 https://t.co/sOS33k95OV

[Kim Fahner @modernirish]

Glad to have my review of Christine McNair’s Toxemia in @PeriodicityJ this month. This book will resonate with many women, I’m sure, especially when it comes to considering how personal identity and health are woven together in many complex ways. @christinemcnair @bookhugpress

[Jody Wilson-Raybould (JWR), PC, OBC, KC 王州迪 @Puglaas]

Oh my…such incredibly sad news. Sending my love & prayers to his family.🪶

Murray was a mentor, friend, and colleague—I will always cherish his wisdom & celebrate his distinct contributions to Indigenous peoples and to Canada. Gilakas’la 🙏🏽

🧡🧡#RIP🧡🧡 https://t.co/ImNt1F1ZeJ

[Waubgeshig Rice @waub]

Murray Sinclair was iconic and transformative in his leadership and skills, and also so humble and generous in the Anishinaabe way. He changed the country of Canada as we know it, and his legacy will be profoundly transcendent and immortal. My sincerest condolences to his family.

[Elizabeth Renzetti @lizrenzetti]

I'll be appearing in Kingston on Nov. 6 at The Screening Room as part of the Kingston Writers' Festival. Let's hope the mood is festive! Link for tickets in bio @WritersFestYGK

[Brandi Morin @Songstress28]

It saddens me to learn of a hero, a legend, world changer Justice Murray Sinclair’s passing. As the first Indigenous judge appointed in Manitoba and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), he fundamentally changed how Canada confronts its history of residential schools and Indigenous relations.

Justice Sinclair led the historic TRC from 2009 to 2015, documenting the devastating impact of residential schools by gathering testimony from over 6,500 survivors. His work brought previously silenced voices to the forefront of Canadian consciousness and resulted in 94 Calls to Action that continue to shape Canada’s path toward reconciliation.

Beyond the TRC, his achievements were remarkable - from his groundbreaking appointment to the bench in 1988 to serving as a respected Senator from 2016-2021. He conducted important inquiries into Indigenous healthcare and justice systems in Manitoba, consistently advocating for systemic change with wisdom, dignity and determination.

A respected Ojibwe leader and mentor, Justice Sinclair helped countless Canadians understand that reconciliation is not just about acknowledging the past, but about creating a better future together. His legacy lives on in Canada’s ongoing journey toward truth, healing and meaningful reconciliation.

Chi-miigwech, Justice Sinclair, for your transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to justice. My loving condolences to his family as they bid goodbye 🪶

📸 Justin Tang Canadian Press

[Kristy Kirkup @kkirkup]

I went to Winnipeg to see Murray Sinclair in assisted living earlier this year. There, he conducted his final interview. We also went to Selkirk and he showed me where he grew up. It was the culmination of a decade of trust building. Story here: https://t.co/1FfbEV5HBn #cdnpoli

[George Stroumboulopoulos 🐺 @strombo]

A man whose dedication, impact, service and commitment to the right kind of justice is gone.

Canada is better because of him though it didn't deserve him. His legacy is borderless.

Rest In Peace Murray Sinclair.

https://t.co/g2CKpg6JSq

[Canadian Bar Assoc. @CBA_News]

The Canadian Bar Association is deeply saddened by the passing of The Honourable Murray Sinclair, former judge and senator. A trailblazing leader, Mr. Sinclair was the first Indigenous judge appointed in Manitoba. 1/4 https://t.co/6XPpWylAST

[Cindy Blackstock @cblackst]

The Honourable Murray Sinclair always walked into dark places with a flashlight so that we can safely follow. A beam of light that cut through injustice and shows the way to hope.Sending prayers and gratitude to his loving family🧡

[Ottawa Writers Festival @Writersfest]

Coming up next week! Not to be missed.

[Jody Wilson-Raybould (JWR), PC, OBC, KC 王州迪 @Puglaas]

Looking forward to returning to ⁦@Writersfest⁩ next week (Ottawa, November 8th)—hope to see you there for a discussion on ‘Reconciling History.’ ✍️🙏🏽📕 ⁦@Rezadar9⁩

Reconciling History - Ottawa International Writers Festival https://t.co/DPDbZMaNVS

[Jody Wilson-Raybould (JWR), PC, OBC, KC 王州迪 @Puglaas]

Looking forward to returning to ⁦@Writersfest⁩ next week (Ottawa, November 8th)—hope to see you there for a discussion on ‘Reconciling History.’ ✍️🙏🏽📕 ⁦@Rezadar9⁩

Reconciling History - Ottawa International Writers Festival https://t.co/DPDbZMaNVS

[Charlie Angus @CharlieAngusNDP]

If you're in Ottawa mark this date down Nov 19 in your calendar.
@Writersfest @HouseofAnansi Perfect Books Ottawa

[(((David Naimon))) @DavidNaimon]

@KikiFolle @KnopfCA @Writersfest this article tells you about three upcoming Alchemy books: https://t.co/iKfGown8dn

[Charlie Angus @CharlieAngusNDP]

Dangerous Memory is out.
Nov. 2 @WordstockSud
Nov. 13 @ChatNoirBooks New Liskeard
Nov 17. Launch at @HorseshoeTavern with @grievousangels 1PM start.
@mmm_org @HouseofAnansi @AnotherStoryTO co-hosting
Nov. 19 @Writersfest St. John's Church Ottawa.

https://t.co/GqwbnfYafp