Join us for a celebration of immigrant voices! You’re invited to attend the IWA’s 7th Annual General Meeting and the unveiling of our latest anthology written by members: Old Roots, New Shoots. This captivating collection of stories, poems, and essays
IWA at Word On The Street Toronto Festival 2022!
IWA was present again with a booth at The Word On The Street Toronto (WOTS) festival, June 11-12, which is considered the biggest book and magazine festival in Canada. What a great experience! We’ll let two IWA members (who represented
IWA at Word On The Street Festival 2022
After two years, The Word On The Street Toronto Festival (WOTS) – the biggest book and magazine festival in Canada – returns outdoors in Toronto, June 11 and 12, on the Queen’s Park Crescent (from Bloor to Wellesley Street). The
Resources for Newcomer Artists & Creative Workers during COVID-19
Artists (including writers), creative workers, and newcomers face unique obstacles during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Many thanks to Myseum and Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership for curating the following information and resources to help us navigate these uncertain times! Neighbourhood
IWA at Winter Fest 2019
On December 14th, the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) participated at the Winter Fest 2019 organized by the Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership (TNLIP). We showcased IWA’s anthology, books by several members, and each of them got attention. We’ll let the
IWA’s Secret Santa: An evening of sharing, learning and hearty laughs
The night of December 6, 2019, would be fabled for some light-hearted fun for the members and guests who attended the IWA’s festive Secret Santa gathering. The Octet had arrived at The Old Spaghetti Factory for an evening of sharing, learning and exchange
Press Release: Book Launch “Building Bridges”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/02/2019 Book Launch of “Building Bridges” The first anthology written by Immigrant Writers Association’s members Toronto, ON: Today, the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA)/Association des écrivains immigrants (AEI) announced the official book launch of “Building Bridges,” the first
We’ll be at WOTS 2019
Are you coming on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 to celebrate 30 years of THE WORDS ON THE STREET FESTIVAL in Toronto? We’ll be there at Booth #WB10, in Writers Block area (see map below) Ask us about our first anthology written
IWA’s first year in 1:44 minutes (video)
What a journey! 🙂 Check out what we’ve accomplished in our first year:
Media Release – Toronto – June 20, 2019
A year ago, thirteen brave immigrants (published and aspiring writers) co-founded the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) as a non-profit corporation registered at the federal level. This Thursday, June 20th, 2019, we celebrate what we achieved so far!