performances
Workshops & Public speaking
2019-2020
Featured Poet for Peterborough Poetry Slam’s “Poetry on the Porch” sessions
Poetry Mentor for The Precarious Festival’s Mentorship Program, Peterborough
Slam Poet & Semi Finalist at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW), Guelph
Featured Poet at ‘StoreFront Stories’ Fundraiser for Peterborough Poetry Slam Team
Slam Poet & Finalist at Peterborough Poetry Grand Slam
Guest Speaker & Poetry Performer for ‘Take Back the Night’ event hosted by the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, Peterborough
2021-2022
Keynote Performer for Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) Social Justice Coffee House Fundraiser, Peterborough
Published Poem “Warrior Cry” to CBC Art’s ongoing series: Poetic License, Toronto
Published Poem “Salt Water Healing” to Edmonton Indigenous Poet’s Society Anthology
Guest Speaker & Poetry Performer for Community Race Relations Committee’s online platforms on Canada Day, Peterborough
Featured Poet for OPIRG’s: The Art is Activism: Artist Amplification Fridays Project (intended to highlight artists who utilize art as a form of activism), Peterborough
Poetry Performer & Published Video for Peterborough Poetry Slam’s Virtual Soapbox Sessions as part of Electric City Council (EC3’s) Artsweek Shift2
Guest Speaker & Poetry Performer for Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and the Ontario Native Women’s Associations conference “Empowering Indigenous Kwe in Non Profit Leadership” series webinar, Peterborough
Guest Speaker & Poetry Performer for Lovesick Lake Native Women's Association Virtual Fundraiser
Guest Speaker & Poetry Performer for International Women's Day Event organized by Kawartha World Issues Centre, Peterborough
Guest Speaker & Poetry Performer for Opening Night Gala Peterborough Reframe Film Festival, Peterborough
Slam Poet & Top-three Finalist and 12th Qualifier at The Toronto Poetry Grand Slam, Toronto
Slam Poetry Winner at Toronto Poetry Slam
Appointed as Peterborough’s First Inaugural Poet Laureate
Poetry Performance at City Council Meeting to announce Poet Laureate Position, Peterborough
Interviews with Peterborough ThisWeek, The Examiner, KawarthaNow, Chex Global News, CBC radio, Trent Radio, ARTHUR Newspaper, Peterborough Currents and Trent University Alumni magazine
Published Poetry Videos “Take Them Home” and “Warrior Cry” on National Truth and Reconciliation Day for EC3 and City of Peterborough
Curated Open Mic event on October 4th- Sisters In Spirit Day to Honour/Raise Awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Peterborough
Published Poetry Video “Warrior Cry” for CBC's ongoing series: Poetic License, Toronto
Poetry Performance for TruthsGiving event hosted by York University, Toronto
Toronto Poetry Slam with the Festival of Authors
Two Poetry Workshops at St. Anne's Elementary School, Peterborough
Finalist at Toronto International Festival of Authors Slam Coalkan
Four Published Poems to “Condor and the Eagle Meet” Anthology
Poetry Performance for Electric City Council’s 2022 Annual General Meeting, Peterborough
Two Poetry Workshops with St. Annes, Peterborough
Two Poetry Workshops with TASS Drama Class, Peterborough
Four Poetry Workshops with Peterborough Public Library
Video Screening of Warrior Cry CBC video at 2022 Reframe Film Festival, Peterborough
Published Review of Cobourg Poet Laureate Jessica Ourtam’s new book “The Thing With Feathers”
Poetry Performance for Black History Month Blowout Event featuring Black & Indigenous performers, Peterborough
Poetry Performance at Peterborough City Council meeting
Poetry Set for Peterborough ArtsSpace’s Book and Zine Fest
Workshop for Peterborough Public Library’s Children’s Program
Poetry Performance for International Women's Day Event hosted by Kawartha World Issues Centre, Peterborough
Poem Published to EC3’s website and socials for International Women’s Day, Peterborough
Presentation & Poetry Performance at the Peterborough Native Learning Centre Support Indigenous Learners
Poetry Set for Coffee House Vibes at Gordon Best Theatre, Peterborough
Canadian Indies Qualifier Invitational Poetry Slam, Toronto
Trent Magazine Photoshoot and interview, Peterborough
Poetry Performance for Susan Aglukark Fundraiser Concert, Port Hope
Poetry Workshop for Lakefield College School
Host for Lakefield College School Annual Seb Jones Poetry Slam for the school
Three Poetry Workshops with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Campbellford
Host for Peterborough Public Library Open Mic
Poetry Performance for The Spirit of Poetry Across Ontario online event
National Poetry Month Video for Electric City Council, Peterborough
Published to Black Moss Press’ 10th Volume of ‘A Manor of Words’ Anthology
Poetry Performance for Wet'suwet'en online fundraiser
Organizer, Host and Performer at Emerging Poet Showcase at Silver Bean Cafe (Poet Laureate legacy project), Peterborough
Poetry Performer for event to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Oshawa
Poetry Performance & Presentation for The Indigenous Foundation online Speakers Series : Resurgence and Resilience Indigenous Creativity and Joy in the Arts
Poetry Performance at Public Energy Performing Arts Erring at King George Festival in Peterborough
Poetry Performance for Community Race Relations Committee Annual General Meeting, Peterborough
Moderator & Poetry Performance for Electric City Council ArtsVote, Peterborough
Commissioned Poem and Performance for Unveiling of Pillars to Honour Donors at Trent University, Peterborough
Two Workshops for CUPE union group at Fern Resort, Orillia
Commissioned Poem for National Indigenous Peoples Day at City Hall, Vaughn
Book Launch/Signing/Performance for ‘Condor and the Eagle Meet’ anthology at Glad Day Bookshop, Toronto
“Bluebird” poem Video Shoot with Electric City Council, Peterborough
Westben Poetry Set around the fire, Campbellford
Interview and Poem published in Trent Alumni Magazine, Peterborough
Award for Rebel with a Cause: Honouring Women Activists in Peterborough from The Elizabeth Fry Society
Poetry Set at the Healing House, Alderville First Nation
Commisioned Poem & Performance for Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre’s Take Back the Night event, Peterborough
Facilitation of Open Mic & Performance at Sadleir House Disorientation Week 2022 with Community Race Relations Committee, Peterborough
Truth and Reconciliation Presentation & Poetry Performance for 360 Health Clinic, Peterborough
Poetry Set at Mnoominkewin Concert, Curve Lake
Poetry Workshop with BG Youth Group, Lindsay
Poetry Performance for Fleming College’s Indigenous Artist Showcase on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Lindsay
Poetry Performance for Fleming College’s Indigenous Artist Showcase on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Peterborough
Poetry Performance for St. Catharine’s Catholic School on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Peterborough
Poetry Performance for National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Bobcaygeon
Poetry Performance for National Truth and Reconciliation Day Open Mic, Curve Lake
Project Curator for Electric City Council’s National Truth and Reconciliation Day videos featuring Indigenous poets, Peterborough
Partnership with Trent University for video recorded poem ‘“Gratitude for all our Relations”, Peterborough & Toronto
Performance for ‘Poetry at the Manor’ Annual Event featuring Poet Laureates in Ontario, Windsor
Poetry Performance for Indigenous Artist Showcase at Robert McLaughlin Gallery Art museum in collaboration with Ontario Tech U, Oshawa
November 5th- CCRC 60th Anniversary Poetry Performance, Peterborough
November 7th- Poetry Set for Final Soho House Poetry and Jazz Fest of 2022, Toronto
November 9th- Presentation and Poetry Reading for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
November 15th- Workshop with Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle, Peterborough
November 28th- Poetry Performance for City of Peterborough’s City Council Inauguration
December 8th-12th- Final Slam Coalkan, Rio De Janeiro
Jan 1st- CBC Radio Interview for Poet Laureate New Years Special, Toronto
Jan 18th- Performance and Presentation for Human Trafficking Youth Symposium, Toronto and Durham Region
Jan 20th- Drama Class Workshop at T.A.S.S. Highschool, Peterbrough
January 23rd- Spoken Word Poetry Workshop with Lakefield College School
Feb 3rd- Poetry Slam with Lakefield College School
March 2nd- Workshop with Trent University Theatre and Dance Class, Peterborough
Joined Electric City Council Board
Jury Participation for Peterborough Poet Laureate 2022-2023
March 7th- Performance for ‘International Women’s Day: Women in Business’ Event at Pickering Recreation Complex
March 8th- Performance for International Women’s Day Event hosted by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, Peterborough
March 11th- Performance and Panel Speaker for Uiyra The Rising Forest at Hot Docs Cinema, Toronto
March 22nd- Workshop for Kaawaate Elementary school, Peterborough
March 24th- Performance at Trent University Campaign for Momentous Change, Peterborough
March 29th- Workshop with Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre Youth Group, Peterborough
April 3rd- Performance at Trent University Campaign for Momentous Change, Toronto
Upcoming:
May 2023- Short Poetry Commissions for Arts Week Takeout Poetry, Peterborough
May 2023- Arts Week Invitational Poetry Slam, Peterborough
May 27th, 2023- Performance with the Peterborough Orchestra
June- Book to be released: Speak Out and Help Her Recover
Photo credit: Electric City Council, Peterborough
Photo credit: Cultural Affairs, Windsor