89. All Eyes on the North

Canada is under siege from the simultaneous threats of climate change ravaging the land, and foreign interference undermining the foundations of our democracy. These intertwining perils are not a coincidence, but the result of capitalist government policies that prioritize resource extraction over protection of land and people. L.E. Fox dissects climate change from a radical, working-class perspective in This Book Is a Knife. In Mother Earth Is Our Elder, Dene activist and writer Katłı̨̀ą offers insight from elders and knowledge keepers who have long protected Mother Earth. Patrick Lennox’s urgent On Treason reveals the calculated influence of the global far right on the Albertan separatist referendum, touching upon northern resource extraction that is a driving force of this dangerous movement. From different vantage points, they’ll investigate and fight for the survival of the north.

Moderated by David Moscrop.  

Explore the full Festival line up on our website: writersfest.bc.ca

BOX OFFICE INFO

Complete Festival Box Office information can be found on our website: writersfest.bc.ca/box-office 

Need to talk to Box Office staff? Please reach out to boxoffice@writersfest.bc.ca, or call 778-658-0426.

Having trouble completing your online order? Showpass support can be reached at 1 (844) 307-7469.

ACCESSIBILITY INFO

Complete Festival accessibility information can be found on our website: writersfest.bc.ca/accessibility

We do our best to make our events low-barrier, accessible experiences for our community. If you have accessibility needs, please reach out to boxoffice@writersfest.bc.ca, or call 778-658-0426.