TICKETS AND REGISTRATION
WORKSHOP 1: OAC Grants with Alana Forslund
Saturday May 23 11:00am - 12:00pm
Italian Cultural Centre
Join Northern Ontario Arts rep, Alana Forslund, as she helps us navigate the rewarding but sometimes confusing world of grants and applications for writers in remote communities such as ours.
Free Workshop
Registration Required
Email: [email protected]
to indicate attendance
Free Workshop
Registration Required
Email: [email protected]
to indicate attendance
WORKSHOP 2: Waubgeshig Rice
Saturday May 23: 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Italian Cultural Centre
In addition to his writing endeavours, Waubgeshig is an eclectic public speaker, delivering keynote addresses and workshops, engaging in multimedia interviews, and contributing to various panels at literary festivals and conferences. He speaks on creative writing and oral storytelling, contemporary Anishinaabe culture and matters, Indigenous representation in arts and media, and more.
Registration Required:
Member Fee: $20
Nonmember Fee: $30.
Registration Required:
Member Fee: $20
Nonmember Fee: $30.
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WORKSHOP 3: Hip-Hop 101
A Conversation about Culture
with Nolan Schmerk
Saturday May 23: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Italian Cultural Centre
Folks said it was a fad; they said it wouldn't last. Fifty years later, Hip-Hop has proven that it’s here to stay. To commemorate the milestone, HIP HOP IN THE NORTH, in conjunction with Northern Ontario Writer's Workshop (NOWW), proudly presents Hip-Hop 101: A Conversation About Culture. Hosted by Fort William First Nation's Nolan Schmerk (aka Your Friendly Neighbourhood SOLOMON), a specialist in songwriting and beat production.
Come one, come all . . . And let us celebrate the Elements, including the art of sampling, deejaying, battling, crate-digging, and more!
Curious? Register today and find out what it takes to be a Superhuman Hip-Hop Head.
Free Workshop
Registration Required
Email: [email protected]
to indicate attendance
Workshop brought to you by The Thunder Bay Public Library
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LITFEST 2026 LITERARY AWARDS PARTY & GALA DINNER
Saturday May 23, 2026
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Symposium: 6:30 pm Dinner: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Keynote Address with Guest Speaker: 8:00 pm Literary Awards Presentation: 8:30 pm 
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Dinner Menu
For Vegetarian, Gluten Free Meals and Food Allergy Info Contact: [email protected]. NOTE Dinner in the subject line of your email |
To reserve your seat(s) for the NOWW Gala and Literary Awards Party, please pay via the Ticket Button below, then email [email protected] with your name and requests for vegetarian or gluten free meals and with any information on food allergies. We cannot guarantee that food from their kitchen has not come into contact with someone's allergen.
Seating is first come, first served. If you'd like to sit with friends, plan to come early to secure your spot.
LitFest General Schedule of Events
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FRIDAY MAY 22
Evening: Mix ‘n Mingle, reading and Q&A with Waubgeshig Rice Host: Ryan Mackett Definitely Superior Art Gallery. 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Open to the public. |
SATURDAY MAY 23
Literary Market/Book Fair 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Italian Cultural Centre. Open to the public. Workshops Italian Cultural Centre
Keynote speaker: Waubgeshig Rice Italian Cultural Centre (Ticketed event) |
Many Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners!
