Pluma Writers’ Collective – A collective of Filipinx-Canadian writers whose work spans genres and generations.

Pluma is a collective of Filipinx-Canadian writers whose work spans genres and generations.

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Join us this Friday for a virtual event in celebra

Join us this Friday for a virtual event in celebration of Philippine Indigenous cultures and languages! Our @nastashaalli will be moderating a webinar called "Kultura at Wika" presented by the Philippine Consulate in Toronto and Katutubo Exchange Philippines, a cultural exchange platform among Indigenous youth groups across the country.🇵🇭
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This event is also in celebration of the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (Month of National Languages), the Philippines' National History Month, and the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples which happened earlier in August.
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During this FREE online event, we will learn how to write baybayin, meet National Living Treasures of the Philippines, and even how to say "I love you" in a few of the country's 182+ languages! ✨ We'll also hear from culture bearers from the Ivatan and Obo Manobo groups.
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Tap the link in bio to register, and if you can't make it on Friday, bookmark the Consulate's Facebook page to watch the webinar later (and follow Katutubo Exchange Philippines!).
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"Katutubo" is the Tagalog word for Indigenous peoples, or IPs, of the Philippines.
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Nastasha has shared a snap of some recent books she's collected, in her journey to learning more about the cultures of the homeland. Very grateful for opportunities to share these stories with those of us in Canada (and beyond)! 🇨🇦 🌏

And today’s attendees have the chance to win our

And today’s attendees have the chance to win our books!

Check out poetry by @camias, @aliarasul and @reese_es and fiction by @jennilee_a. Much love to the Writers’ Guild of Alberta for sponsoring the prizes!

Also, shout-out to some of our Fil-Am faves that we just had to add to our prizes: @myheartunderwater and @jiatortellini, here’s to celebrating Filipino-Canadian Heritage Month with us! 👏🏽

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This afternoon, some of our Pluma Collective fam w

This afternoon, some of our Pluma Collective fam will be presenting with Fil-Can authors for A Tour of Canada Through Philippine Eyes! We’ll be repping Toronto (@aliarasul), Winnipeg (@camias) the Northwest Territories (@reese_es), and Sarnia (@jennilee_a). Come join us for your free cross-Canada adventure!

If you can’t get an Eventbrite ticket, you can also watch the free livestream on the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/edmontonfilipinofiesta

Time: 1:00 PM PST / 2:00 PM MST / 4:00 PM EST

Tayo na!

@yegpinoyfiesta

As our very own Pluma fam superhost @erctigz said,

As our very own Pluma fam superhost @erctigz said, “Whoever smelt it dealt it!” 😂

UTOOT - Universal Tales of Our Titos/Titas is TONIGHT!

Check out Bad Dog Comedy TV for a lineup featuring some of our very own @plumawrites fam— @sheilah_madonna_ @aliarasul @aileenwrites!

🤩 The event starts at 8:00pm EST. Admission is free but donations always appreciated. 👏🏽

Check out @baddogtheatre and @tawacomedyfest for more!

Join @nastashaalli and @lookingfor.luz, alongside

Join @nastashaalli and @lookingfor.luz, alongside other excellent Asian authors, for the official virtual book launch of "Belief," the anthology by @ricepaper and the @asiancanadianwritersworkshop happening next week, on Thursday, May 27 at 7:30pm EST! You can read more about the book itself in our previous post.
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It'll be a fantastic night of readings in celebration of #AAPI Heritage Month. Did we mention it's a FREE event? It's a free event! There'll also be a raffle for attendees sponsored by @darkhelixpress for a set of e-books and an Amazon giftcard.
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Grab a ticket through the URL listed at the bottom of the image above, or go to canadianauthors.org/toronto/events
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#writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #aapiheritagemonth #filipino #filipina #philippines #filcan #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #events #bookstagram #toronto #literature

Hot off the presses for #PlumaFriday! Pluma member

Hot off the presses for #PlumaFriday! Pluma members @nastashaalli and @lookingfor.luz just got published in "Belief," a new anthology of work by authors of Asian descent published by the @asiancanadianwritersworkshop and @ricepapermag.
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Stay tuned soon for details on the official book launch, happening May 27, where they'll both be doing readings of their work!
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From the anthology summary: The theme that binds the collection is "belief," a notion personal to each individual sharing a piece of themselves in their works. Each author shares a conviction of the truth shaping the reality of life in the Asian diaspora.
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#Asian #Filipinx #Filipina #writersofinstagram #writercommunity #writing #literature #poetry #poetsofinstagram #plumawrites #bookstagram #filcan #creativewriting

In celebration of National Poetry Month we'd like

In celebration of National Poetry Month we'd like to send a warm hello 👋 to a few writers whose poetry has moved us. Follow along and we hope their words and passages also find a meaningful place on your bookshelf (as they have with ours!)

✨ "Rouge" by Adrian De Leon (pictured, @adrianfromscarborough), published by @mawenzihouse. From Sheilah: "The first time I heard Adrian perform, I felt so inspired and empowered."

✨ "Antiemetic for Homesickness" by Romalyn Ante (@ladybalisong), published by @penguinukbooks. From Alia: "I'm excited to dig in!"

✨ "Slow Lightning" by Eduardo Coral, published by @yalebooks. From Therese: "Sensual and heartbreaking, and full of desert imagery..he also uses Spanish and English in his work."

✨ "Spawn" by Marie-Andrée Gill, published by @bookhug_press. From Therese: "Marie is an Ilnu writer who writes about colonization and love with powerful brevity."

✨ "Letters to a Young Brown Girl" by Barbara Jane Reyes (@bjanepr), published by @boaeditions. From Nastasha: "What I wish I read when I was younger!"

✨ "Tethered" by Joshua "Scribe" Watkis (@thisisscribe), published by Cre8tive Eye Designs. From Rachel: "Scribe's spoken word poetry hits hard when it's captured on paper and can be held in the palm of your hands."

✨ "Small Stumbles & Tumbles" by Alexxus Leigh Newman (@alexxus_leigh), published by Amazon. From Rachel: "A collection of vignettes paired up with spotify gems to tailor your experience."

#nationalpoetrymonth

How does one do #nationalpoetrymonth? Do you match

How does one do #nationalpoetrymonth? Do you match your earrings with your book or do you throw an amazing night of Filipina Poetry and Music? Our member @aliarasul @superfilipina did both just in case! Come to her book launch, inday: a super important night of Filipina poetry at 7pm ET, April 3rd. Register link in her bio! #npm #filipina #poetry #asianjoy

(✿◠‿◠) Our Rachel (@rachelsauruscrankthatf

(✿◠‿◠) Our Rachel (@rachelsauruscrankthatfocus ) is finally releasing a video of the comic book "Dark Magic" illustrated by @svencomicsart and edited by @jon_catanus . The audio will be a recording of the original @konstangeline version, and will debut at @canadacomicsol Comics Out Loud event this Friday @ 7PM. (Event details on their insta.)
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(づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ SWIPE LEFT FOR A TEASER.
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#plumawrites #filcan #comicsoutloud #torontocomics #bookstagram

So proud to share this opportunity for Sunday’s

So proud to share this opportunity for Sunday’s free cartoon workshop by our very own Eric Tigley!

#Repost @erctigz with @get_repost

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😁Spread the word. FREE Cartooning/Art classes for youth in the Black Creek Area over ZOOM.😁
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For over ten years I used to teach cartooning for after school and weekend programming in the City of Toronto. Since the pandemic is keeping us indoors I figured why not do it again. With the help of @yetiartsorg I can not only teach you for free, but I can also reward you with an honorarium if you complete the 6 class program. If you know a youth in the Black Creek area that wants to grow their artistic abilities, please share this with them.
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Please spread the word:
@thespotyouthcentre
@blackcreekchc
@janefinchcentre
@glowskids
@janefinchmall
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Tonight! Tune in for Pluma’s own @rachelsaurusc

Tonight! Tune in for Pluma’s own @rachelsauruscrankthatfocus and a host of amazing artists✨
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Reposted from @pinoysonparliament Every year, we set out to celebrate the Arts through an evening of enticing performances and this year is no exception! Check out the ever-talented special guests we have lined up for our Talent Showcase who are storming the scene not only across Canada but also internationally.

Tune into our 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘛𝘶𝘣𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 on Friday, February 19 starting at 8:00PM EST. It is open to the public!

Set a reminder and check out the 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨!

✨ Please note, we have 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 spread throughout the showcase but 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦!

#POPBayanihan21 #POP2021 #virtualconference #talentshowcase

Happening tonight: Pinoys on Parliament’s Philip

Happening tonight: Pinoys on Parliament’s Philippine Cuisine workshop with our very own Nastasha Alli of @exploringfilipinokitchens!

Much love to @pinoysonparliament for shining so many spotlights on the Fil-Can community all week! Workshop is at 7pm EST; register at https://pinoysonparliament.com/speakers-3/ 👋🏽

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Repost from @pinoysonparliament:

The topic on Philippine Cuisine will be led by Toronto-based for writer and podcast host of “Exploring Filipino Kitchens,” Nastasha Alli. She received the Food Sustainability Media Award from the Thomson Reuters Foundation for her article on how the climate crisis is affecting breakfast in the Philippines.

For the full information about Nastasha Alli, please check our website. Link in bio!

#POP2021Bayanihan #POPSpeakerSeries #virtualconference

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