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Reclaiming Our Mother Tongues: A multilingual creative writing workshop

FRIDAYS: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
July 11, 18, 25
August 8, 15, 22  
at Social Art Studio Space, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto

with Hanan Hazime

This workshop is part of the Won Lee Community Arts Hub’s 2025 Summer Programs — a pilot series for Deaf and disabled, 2SLGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists.

Free admission 12 spots available in person / 2 spots available virtually
Register to attend in person
Register to attend via Zoom


ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

This six-part workshop series is designed for BIPOC writers who wish to explore their roots, decolonize their writing, and express themselves beyond the limits of standard English by using their mother tongues in conjunction with English to create poetry and/or fiction. 

Virtual participation via Zoom is available upon request.

Please confirm access needs, including ASL-English interpretation, by contacting Karen at kaugustine@accessarts.ca.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Hanan Hazime

Hanan Hazime (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist, creative writer, community arts educator, and creative writing instructor who identifies as a Mad/neurodivergent Lebanese-Canadian Shi’a Muslimah feminist and activist. A co-editor of Muslim American Writers at Home and the upcoming anthology Up;Rising, she holds an MA in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Windsor. 

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MAP & DIRECTIONS:

Social Art Studio Space

180 Shaw Street
Toronto, Ontario M6J 2W5 Canada + Google Map