Special Offer on 2016 Festival Pass Ends Soon

Order before midnight on May 31, 2016

You trust us, right? Of course you do! After all, Wordfest has hosted the biggest and brightest literary art stars on Calgary stages for 20 consecutive years. Prove your love with this new Super-Early-Bird Gold Pass that gives good-faith lit fans access to regularly priced events from October 7 to 17, 2016, for a ridiculously low price. Ten days of meaningful, memorable fun is guaranteed no matter which of the 50+ international best-sellers, groundbreakers and up-and-comers we bring to Calgary’s stages. Don’t wait!

Gain entry to all regularly-priced Wordfest events and make the most of your Festival week in Calgary. This pass does not include special events and receptions. Rush seating is subject to availability, but pass holders have the option of reserving seats up to 48 hours in advance, subject to availability at time of booking.

$100 Wordfest 2016 Gold Pass

Available until May 31, 2016

Contact the Arts Commons Box Office to purchase over the phone: 403 294 9494

The Wounded Ones

Featuring: Ghada Ageel, Marcello di Cintio, Peter Midgley, Juliane Okot Bitek and Richard Van Camp. Hosted by Marcello di Cintio

For countries like Canada, Namibia, Rwanda, and Palestine, the ravages of colonialism represent unresolved trauma that has been passed from generation to generation. The effects of such inter-generational trauma are often difficult to identify and broach in conversation, and raise more questions than answers. Come and join moderator Marcello Di Cintio and our panelists as they discuss the experiences of genocide from around the world and attempt to answer some of these questions.

The Wounded Ones

Conversations about the multiple legacies of colonialism

Sunday, May 29, 2016
University of Calgary – Congress 2016 Main Expo Event Space
2500 University Drive NW
11am-12pm, FREE ADMISSION

In Case You Missed It: Wordfest Event Recaps

Around Town

Look forward to more Wordfest events this summer and fall as they're announced leading up to our main Festival from October 7 to 17, 2016. Until then, check out the following schedule of upcoming activities hosted by our friends and partners:

• May 27: Lunch Time Poetry Reading
• May 29: The Wounded Ones: Featuring Richard Van Camp & Others
• June 1: Made in Calgary: An Exploration of Art from the 1960s to the 2000s
• June 3: Literary Pub Night – WGA Annual Conference
• June 4: Creativity and Happiness — WGA Annual Conference
• June 9: Writers Adventure Camp, Whistler

Support Us

A huge thank you to all of our supporters! Wordfest relies on government funding, sponsorships from corporations and foundations, volunteer support and charitable donations from individuals like you to ensure that we are able to continue our 20-year history of sparking live experiences for readers and writers. Consider donating to Wordfest and help continue to ignite ideas and build community – one inspiring story at a time.

Wordfest is a registered charity (CRA# 850647835rr0001)