Meet the 2020-21 Writer-in-eResidence, Janet Rogers, as she reads selections of her poetry accompanied by guitarist Josh Miller and Mohawk speaker, Candace Maracle.
This special online event, which takes place on October 7, from 4:00pm – 5:00 pm, will be followed by a live Q&A.
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ABOUT JANET ROGERS
The author of Splitting the Heart, Red Erotic, Unearthed and Peace In Duress, among other titles, Rogers is a Mohawk/Tuscarora writer who was born in Vancouver and currently lives on the Six Nations reserve. She works in page poetry, spoken word performance poetry, video poetry and recorded poetry with music. She is a radio broadcaster, documentary producer and media and sound artist.
ABOUT THE MABEL PUGH TAYLOR WRITER IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
The Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence Program is jointly supported by McMaster’s Department of English and Cultural Studies, McMaster University Library, and the Hamilton Public Library. Each year, the program invites an established writer to work one-on-one with aspiring authors at McMaster and within the Hamilton community.
During the COVID-19 protocols for social isolation, Janet Rogers is serving as “Writer-in- Electronic-Residence.”
To arrange a consultation with Janet Rogers, email englwir@mcmaster.ca
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