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Conferences|Events|Festivals|Tours Freedom to Read Week Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Freedom to Read Week provides an opportunity for Canadians to focus on issues of intellectual freedom as they affect your community, your province, our country, and countries around the world. By getting involved, attending events, hosting your own poster contest, BookCrossing, and/or by becoming a sponsor, you can make a difference and help mark this as an annual event across Canada. February 24–March 3, 2013 Various libraries, schools and community groups across Canada www.freedomtoread.ca/freedom_to_read_week/index.asp
BNC Technology Forum 2013 Technology Forum 2013 will showcase experts and visionaries from around the world as we move beyond being simply digitally literate to becoming digitally fluent. With an abundance of digital tools and workflows at our disposal, are we really getting the most out of them? This year, we move from the how and what of digital to the when and why to improve, compete and excel. By attending this year’s forum, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of where our industry is headed, develop a more sophisticated and profitable strategy, and learn practical skills you can apply. Take the opportunity to learn, debate, network and glimpse into the future of our industry. March 6–7, 2013 The MaRS Centre, Toronto, ON www.booknetcanada.ca/ technology-forum/ Ontario Writers Conference The Ontario Writers’ Conference 2013 will provide you with an extensive and impressive range of speakers conversing on the art and skill of writing and related industry topics. This year’s conference will celebrate, inspire, educate & connect writers of all levels; provide participants with an opportunity to network with writers and other publishing professionals; and encourage writers to publish, promote and sell their work. Speakers and facilitators include
Deborah Kimmett, Andrew Borkowski, Sherry Coman, James Fitzgerald, Ed Greenwood, Linda Griffiths and many more. May 3–4, 2013 Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, Ajax, ON www.thewritersconference.com/ ontario-writers-conference-html/ Between the Lines The Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC) 2013 conference takes place June 7 through 9 at the Lord Nelson Hotel in downtown Halifax Registration. Early-bird registration opens in February and goes until April. Keynote speakers include Robert MacNeil, former co-anchor of The MacNeil-Lehrer Report and Donna Morrissey, an awardwinning author. There will also be presentations from Atlantic Canada’s unique publishing, writing, Acadian and Mi’kmaq cultural communities. June 7–9, 2013 Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, NS www.editors.ca/conference
MagNet 2013 Canada’s Magazine Conference is happening again this year in downtown Toronto. MagNet is Canada’s premiere public policy, professional development and networking conference for magazine professionals. Find the ideas, peer support and
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inspiration you need to advance your business, expand your career and take on new skills that will guide you through to the future. MagNet is the destination to network and learn, and to celebrate Canada’s dynamic magazine industry. Member rates apply so check out the list of member organizations before registering. June 4–7, 2013 Courtyard Marriott, Toronto, ON www.magnet.magazinescanada. ca/overview CanWrite! 2013 – Masters, Muses & Magic A Writers’ Retreat & Conference CanWrite! 2013 is the Canadian Authors Association’s 92nd national conference. Each year, CanWrite! celebrates Canadian literature, provides an educational forum and networking opportunities for professional, emerging and aspiring writers from across Canada, and supports writers in the development and promotion of their work. This writers’ conference + retreat is designed for anyone who writes, wants to write or wants to get back into writing. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or an accomplished professional, this is the one conference you don’t want to miss! June 13–16, 2013 Lakehead University, Orillia, Ontario www.CanWriteConference.com
Write! Canada – Canada’s Largest Christian Writers’ Conference Thinking about writing? Want to meet with about 200 other writerly people? Join us for Write! Canada 2013! June 13–15, 2013 Guelph Bible Conference Centre Guelph, Ontario www.writecanada.org Writing Certificate Programs University of Calgary’s Continuing Education is now offering three online writing certificate programs. Each program requires 200 hours of instruction time, and in some cases, courses can be applied to more than one certificate. Online courses include professional writing specializing in business and technical writing, professional writing specializing in marketing and public relations, and creative writing. Registration is on a first come, first served basis so be sure to register soon as spaces fill up fast. www.conted.ucalgary.ca/writing/
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Have a conference, retreat, residency, festival or other major event coming up? Send your event listing to admin@canauthors.org by or before March 18, 2013. Next issue: April 15
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