The Life of Helen Betty Osborne reaches 3,000 fans on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&ref=mf&gid=236546427213 Please join! I’ve posted Series info as well as created events for all 4 evenings. Tweet

Manitowapow means “the narrows of the Great Spirit” and is the original Cree name for Manitoba. The name honours the beautiful and sacred sounds that emerge when waves hit the loose surface rocks on the north shore in the narrows of Lake Manitoba, sounds that traditional peoples believed came from a huge drum beaten by Gichi Manitou (The Great Spirit). In this vein, we are calling together some of Manitoba’s best Aboriginal writers to share with the people of Manitowapow work that both comes from and is about this place.

Featuring a mixture of experienced and emerging writers, this series promises rich experiences for audiences. Hosted by 2010 Aqua Books Writer-in-Residence David Robertson (author of The Life of Helen Betty Osborne andthe upcoming four-graphic novel series 7 Generations), each evening will feature approximately five artists presenting their work. Also, as an added bonus, at the end of each night will feature a short panel discussion on Aboriginal experiences of both writing in and about Manitowapow.

The Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation will hold its awards banquet tomorrow night at the Delta Winnipeg Grand Ballroom. The event starts at 5pm and will go to about 7. ICTAM, the place I work, is giving away 7 $2,500 bursaries! Also, I will be speaking on The Life of Helen Betty Osborne and addressing [...]

I’m going to be the writer-in-residence for Aqua Books as of January 1, 2010. My term goes to April and we’re planning some very cool events. More on that later, but I’m linking the poster for my residency to this post. Tweet

This is the new website for Aboriginal writer David Alexander Robertson, author of the upcoming graphic novel series entitled 7 Generations. Tweet