A Virtual Evening of Poetry Featuring Ian Keteku
Academic Year Welcome Social
Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online via Teams
Join the Virtual Evening of Poetry Teams Meeting
All are welcome!
Join us for a virtual faculty social which concludes our series of Academic Year Welcome events. This will be a special evening of poetry and reflection featuring Ian Keteku and a closing by Anishinaabe Elder Elizabeth Osawamick. Writer and educator, Phoebe Wang, will also join us in dialogue with Ian Keteku.
Ian Keteku’s poetry is an articulation of a generation’s heartbeat. A magician with syntax and a word sorcerer, he conjures new realities all in an attempt to better understand our existence. An internationally acclaimed poet and multimedia artist he is the 2010 World Poetry Slam champion. He uses his voice to inspire messages of peace, action and critical thought. Ian’s work is strongly influenced by his upbringing and journeys throughout Africa. His work follows in the lineage of ancient African storytellers by paying homage to the past and revisiting themes and lessons from previous generations. Ian is a recent hire to OCAD U, teaching courses in creative writing and art and social change.
Elder Elizabeth (Liz) Osawamick is an Anishinaabe Midewiwin-kwe community leader, Water Walker/activist, jingle dress dancer, devoted parent and professional teacher. She is President of Anishnaabemowin Teg, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, teaching and developing Anishnaabe language and cultural pride. A leader of the Kawartha area Water Walks under the guidance of Elders Dr Shirley I Williams and Nookomis Josephine Mandamin, Liz has dedicated her life to her people, her language, the lands, and the waters.
For more information, please contact the Faculty & Curriculum Development Centre at FCDC@ocadu.ca.