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Navigating Cultural Appropriation: Ethical Considerations for Writers
Saturday August 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
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In the diverse landscape of literature, the issue of cultural appropriation remains a highly debated and nuanced topic. Through a series of insightful discussions and thought-provoking dialogue, panelists will delve into various aspects of cultural appropriation, including its definitions, manifestations, and impacts on marginalized communities. They will examine how writers can responsibly engage with cultures outside their own, exploring the fine line between appreciation and appropriation. Panelists will share personal experiences, perspectives, and practical strategies for writers seeking to navigate these sensitive waters while respecting the cultural integrity and voices of the communities they represent.
Moderators
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Allissa Blondin

CEO, The Feathered Pen
I am a happily married mom of two, and a connector who loves to help people stand in their light so they can write the book they are meant to write!
Speakers
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Lareina Abbott

Lareina Abbott pens Métis themed speculative fiction, essays and memoir. Her stories have a tie to the spiritual or natural world, and to ancestry. She received the Writers Guild of Alberta 2023 Howard O’Hagan award for her short story “Ma Soeur Marie” published in the Prairie... Read More →
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Calvin Jim

I am a writer of Asian-speculative fiction and have been writing for over 15 years. I have been published in numerous anthologies including Prairie Gothic and Where the Stars Rise. I have been nominated for 4 Aurora Awards including 3 for Best Short Fiction. I have previously spoken... Read More →
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Jade Mah-Vierling

Jade Mah-Vierling holds a B.A. and M.A. in English Literature. As an individual of Chinese, German, and Ukrainian descent, she is fascinated with the impact of racialization on personal identity. In her thesis, she explored mixed race identity formation through modes of life writing... Read More →
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Premee Mohamed

Premee Mohamed is a Nebula, World Fantasy, and Aurora award-winning Indo-Caribbean scientist and speculative fiction author based in Edmonton, Alberta. She has also been a finalist for the Hugo, Ignyte, British Fantasy, and Crawford awards. She is an Assistant Editor at the short... Read More →
Saturday August 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
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  Panel Discussion, Creative Process

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