31 May 2012
Canadian Hindu Link Magazine Essay Contest
Deadline: 30 September 2012
Canadian Hindu Link quarterly magazine is running an essay contest open to young people aged 13-19 focuses on the Hindu concept of Dharma. Young writers are being asked to discuss what customs and traditions pertaining to Dharma they most like and dislike, and why they feel the way they do.
Essays must be no longer than 850 words, and must include the author's name, date of birth and telephone number. Entries must be submitted electronically to aainderlekh@gmail.com no later than Sept. 30.
Prizes:
All entrants will receive a gift. The winners’ names will be published in the Diwali issue of Canadian Hindu Link magazine.
Canadian Hindu Link is a not-for-profit community magazine founded in 2009 to educate Hindu children who were born and raised in Canada about their cultural and spiritual heritage.
Via: mississauga
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions:
For queries: call Ajit Adhopia at 905-273-9563 for information
For submissions: aainderlekh@gmail.com
Website: http://www.canadianhindulink.com
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Canadian Hindu Link quarterly magazine is running an essay contest open to young people aged 13-19 focuses on the Hindu concept of Dharma. Young writers are being asked to discuss what customs and traditions pertaining to Dharma they most like and dislike, and why they feel the way they do.
Essays must be no longer than 850 words, and must include the author's name, date of birth and telephone number. Entries must be submitted electronically to aainderlekh@gmail.com no later than Sept. 30.
Prizes:
- First prize is an Acer Aspire-One netbook computer valued at $300
- Second prize is an XBox 4GB console valued at $225
- Third prize is an iPod 4GB valued at $100
All entrants will receive a gift. The winners’ names will be published in the Diwali issue of Canadian Hindu Link magazine.
Canadian Hindu Link is a not-for-profit community magazine founded in 2009 to educate Hindu children who were born and raised in Canada about their cultural and spiritual heritage.
Via: mississauga
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions:
For queries: call Ajit Adhopia at 905-273-9563 for information
For submissions: aainderlekh@gmail.com
Website: http://www.canadianhindulink.com
24 May 2012
Deadline June 1 | Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ Inaugural Journalism Fellowship Program (Canada)
Deadline: 1 June 2012
Do you want insider advice and training from some of the leading minds in Canadian media? Do you want the opportunity to be published in a major community newspaper? Do you want a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Israel, complete with briefings by Israeli experts and journalists on the ground in one of the world’s most fascinating countries? If so, you are invited to apply to the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ inaugural Journalism Fellowship Program.
Description
· Program lasts from October 2012 to May 2013
· Program includes monthly workshops, opportunities for publication in recognized Jewish media, and a fact-finding mission to Israel following the 2012-13 academic year
Eligibility
· Must be a Canadian citizen
· Must be enrolled in a Journalism, Radio/Television program at an accredited Canadian university or college for the 2012-13 academic year
· Must be willing to commute to Toronto for training and meetings on a monthly basis
To Apply
· Complete the Journalism Fellowship Application form and submit it, along with a current CV, to Jordan Kerbel, Deputy Director of Communications
· Apply no later than June 1st, 2012
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: email jkerbel@cija.ca or call Jordan (416-638-1991 ext. 5142)
For submissions: jkerbel@cija.ca
Website: http://www.cija.ca
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Do you want insider advice and training from some of the leading minds in Canadian media? Do you want the opportunity to be published in a major community newspaper? Do you want a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Israel, complete with briefings by Israeli experts and journalists on the ground in one of the world’s most fascinating countries? If so, you are invited to apply to the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ inaugural Journalism Fellowship Program.
Description
· Program lasts from October 2012 to May 2013
· Program includes monthly workshops, opportunities for publication in recognized Jewish media, and a fact-finding mission to Israel following the 2012-13 academic year
Eligibility
· Must be a Canadian citizen
· Must be enrolled in a Journalism, Radio/Television program at an accredited Canadian university or college for the 2012-13 academic year
· Must be willing to commute to Toronto for training and meetings on a monthly basis
To Apply
· Complete the Journalism Fellowship Application form and submit it, along with a current CV, to Jordan Kerbel, Deputy Director of Communications
· Apply no later than June 1st, 2012
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: email jkerbel@cija.ca or call Jordan (416-638-1991 ext. 5142)
For submissions: jkerbel@cija.ca
Website: http://www.cija.ca
23 May 2012
Deadline May 31 | Blog Proposals Sought: Emerging Voices on Asia (four $250 awards available) - Canada
Deadline: 31 May 2012
CALL FOR BLOG PROPOSALS: Four $250 awards available
Are you a Canadian student or early career professional who is interested in these kinds of questions? If so, we want to hear from you!
The National Conversation on Asia (NCA) is seeking proposals for blog submissions in English or in French. Four finalists will each receive $250 to write three 500-750 word blog posts for the National Conversation on Asia’s Emerging Voices blog.
This contest is an excellent way for early career journalists, academics, businesspeople and interested Canadians to get their views heard!
What We Want from You
The NCA is a broad and inclusive initiative to get Canadians thinking and talking about what Asia means to Canada. We would like to hear how your personal experiences inform this question. Your blog submissions may be based on your work, study or travel experiences in Asia. We also encourage submissions from people who have never been to Asia but have interesting things to say about Canada’s relationship with the region. For ideas, bloggers may reference the five NCA themes:
• Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment
• Human Rights and Development
• Global Economy
• Education, Culture and Communities
• Politics, Policy and Diplomacy
WHO CAN APPLY
We are seeking submissions from Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are students or in the early stages of their careers.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
Submissions must be sent to Erin Williams at erin.williams@asiapacific.ca by 5PM (PST) on May 15, 2012. The four successful applicants will be notified by May 31, 2012.
Submissions may be in either English or French and must include:
• A sample of written work (400-750 words) that shows your blogging potential
• Proposal for three blogs that you will write for the Foundation (three to five sentences per blog)
• A brief biography (maximum 100 words)
JUDGING
Submissions will be judged by three members of the NCA team. Criteria include:
• How engaging is the writing sample to read?
• Do the proposed blog topics illustrate how the blogger’s personal experiences provide insight into the Canada-Asia relationship?
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Successful applicants will agree to produce three 500-750 word blogs about what Asia means to Canada.
By submitting their blog proposals participants agree to the following:
• Completed blogs will be the property of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to use on their website, at their events, as promotional material and for any other uses. Bloggers, therefore, may not submit the blogs for publication elsewhere.
• Participants will receive a one-time award of $250 CAD upon completion of the three blogs.
• Participants will receive visible credit for their blogs.
• The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada reserves the right to edit blog content before publication.
• Blogs must not have been previously published or be subject to any ownership aside from that of the blogger.
• Participants are responsible for ensuring that all blog content, including photos and video links, are legally permitted for use.
• Blogs must not contain profane, discriminatory or otherwise questionable content.
• Participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• Participants may submit proposals and blogs in either English or French.
For inquiries regarding this call for proposals, please contact Erin Williams, Project Manager, National Conversation on Asia at erin.williams@asiapacific.ca or 604-630-1547.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries/ submissions: erin.williams@asiapacific.ca
Website: http://www.asiapacific.ca/thenationalconversationonasia/blog
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CALL FOR BLOG PROPOSALS: Four $250 awards available
- How can Canada contribute to green initiatives in Cambodia?
- Are Canadian media depictions of Pakistan accurate?
- Should Canada negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with China?
- Does your province need to do more to promote trade in Indonesia?
- What impact is Asian art having on the Canadian art scene?
Are you a Canadian student or early career professional who is interested in these kinds of questions? If so, we want to hear from you!
The National Conversation on Asia (NCA) is seeking proposals for blog submissions in English or in French. Four finalists will each receive $250 to write three 500-750 word blog posts for the National Conversation on Asia’s Emerging Voices blog.
This contest is an excellent way for early career journalists, academics, businesspeople and interested Canadians to get their views heard!
What We Want from You
The NCA is a broad and inclusive initiative to get Canadians thinking and talking about what Asia means to Canada. We would like to hear how your personal experiences inform this question. Your blog submissions may be based on your work, study or travel experiences in Asia. We also encourage submissions from people who have never been to Asia but have interesting things to say about Canada’s relationship with the region. For ideas, bloggers may reference the five NCA themes:
• Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment
• Human Rights and Development
• Global Economy
• Education, Culture and Communities
• Politics, Policy and Diplomacy
WHO CAN APPLY
We are seeking submissions from Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are students or in the early stages of their careers.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
Submissions must be sent to Erin Williams at erin.williams@asiapacific.ca by 5PM (PST) on May 15, 2012. The four successful applicants will be notified by May 31, 2012.
Submissions may be in either English or French and must include:
• A sample of written work (400-750 words) that shows your blogging potential
• Proposal for three blogs that you will write for the Foundation (three to five sentences per blog)
• A brief biography (maximum 100 words)
JUDGING
Submissions will be judged by three members of the NCA team. Criteria include:
• How engaging is the writing sample to read?
• Do the proposed blog topics illustrate how the blogger’s personal experiences provide insight into the Canada-Asia relationship?
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Successful applicants will agree to produce three 500-750 word blogs about what Asia means to Canada.
By submitting their blog proposals participants agree to the following:
• Completed blogs will be the property of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to use on their website, at their events, as promotional material and for any other uses. Bloggers, therefore, may not submit the blogs for publication elsewhere.
• Participants will receive a one-time award of $250 CAD upon completion of the three blogs.
• Participants will receive visible credit for their blogs.
• The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada reserves the right to edit blog content before publication.
• Blogs must not have been previously published or be subject to any ownership aside from that of the blogger.
• Participants are responsible for ensuring that all blog content, including photos and video links, are legally permitted for use.
• Blogs must not contain profane, discriminatory or otherwise questionable content.
• Participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• Participants may submit proposals and blogs in either English or French.
For inquiries regarding this call for proposals, please contact Erin Williams, Project Manager, National Conversation on Asia at erin.williams@asiapacific.ca or 604-630-1547.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries/ submissions: erin.williams@asiapacific.ca
Website: http://www.asiapacific.ca/thenationalconversationonasia/blog
22 May 2012
Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop Presents 'A Dinner with Author Jan Wong'
Date: 24 May 2012
Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop, publisher of Ricepaper magazine presents a dinner and talk with author Jan Wong on Thursday, May 24 at Foo’s Ho Ho in Vancouver, BC.
Jan Wong, a third-generation Canadian journalist, is most notable for her role as the Beijing correspondent for The Globe and Mail from 1988 to 1994. Born and raised in Montreal, Wong graduated from McGill University, Peking university, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She currently writes for Toronto Life and Halifax Chronicle Herald, and teaches journalism at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. As a self-proclaimed Canadian who does not consider herself “Chinese” or “Chinese-Canadian”, Wong seems to defy labels or stereotypes traditionally imposed on minorities and Asian –Canadians.
Including her most recent book, Out of the Blue: a Memoir of Workplace Depression, Recovery, Redemption, and Yes, Happiness, published earlier this month (May 2012), Wong has written four other books:
- Red China Blues: My Long March from Mao to Now (1996)
- Jan Wong’s China: Reports from a Not-So-Foreign Correspondent (2000)
- Lunch With Jan Wong: Sweet and Sour Celebrity Interviews (2001)
- Beijing Confidential: A Tale of Comrades Lost and Found, published in the U.S. as Comrades Lost and Found and in the U.K. as Chinese Whispers. (2007)
AN EVENING WITH JAN WONG
Date: Thursday, May 24
Time: 7:00 pm
Price: $30 - Foo’s Ho Ho – 102 East Pender Street
Reserve your ticket with a credit card by phone (604-872-3464)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: call 604-872-3464
Website: http://ricepapermagazine.ca
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Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop, publisher of Ricepaper magazine presents a dinner and talk with author Jan Wong on Thursday, May 24 at Foo’s Ho Ho in Vancouver, BC.
Jan Wong, a third-generation Canadian journalist, is most notable for her role as the Beijing correspondent for The Globe and Mail from 1988 to 1994. Born and raised in Montreal, Wong graduated from McGill University, Peking university, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She currently writes for Toronto Life and Halifax Chronicle Herald, and teaches journalism at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. As a self-proclaimed Canadian who does not consider herself “Chinese” or “Chinese-Canadian”, Wong seems to defy labels or stereotypes traditionally imposed on minorities and Asian –Canadians.
Including her most recent book, Out of the Blue: a Memoir of Workplace Depression, Recovery, Redemption, and Yes, Happiness, published earlier this month (May 2012), Wong has written four other books:
- Red China Blues: My Long March from Mao to Now (1996)
- Jan Wong’s China: Reports from a Not-So-Foreign Correspondent (2000)
- Lunch With Jan Wong: Sweet and Sour Celebrity Interviews (2001)
- Beijing Confidential: A Tale of Comrades Lost and Found, published in the U.S. as Comrades Lost and Found and in the U.K. as Chinese Whispers. (2007)
AN EVENING WITH JAN WONG
Date: Thursday, May 24
Time: 7:00 pm
Price: $30 - Foo’s Ho Ho – 102 East Pender Street
Reserve your ticket with a credit card by phone (604-872-3464)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: call 604-872-3464
Website: http://ricepapermagazine.ca
15 May 2012
Ricepaper Asian Canadian Magazine Presents 'How to Write a Love Letter Workshop'
Date: 27 May 2012
Ricepaper magazine is starting a new series of writing workshops. Our first workshop of the year is "How to write a Love Letter" with our newly appointed Editor, Ray Hsu.
Join Ray Hsu, award-winning poet, as he leads a hands-on workshop on the basics on how to write a love letter. Ray will provide samples of successful love letters as well as a list of do’s and don’ts. This workshop is as fun as it is cute!
Ray Hsu is the editor to Ricepaper as well an award-winning poet. His books include Anthropy and Cold Sleep Permanent Afternoon. Ray lives in Vancouver, where he teaches Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia. You can find him at your local coffee shop and online at www.thewayofray.com.
HOW TO WRITE A LOVE LETTER
Where: Project Space, 222 East Georgia Street
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Price: $30, includes a one-year subscription to Ricepaper
Link: workshop registration
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: call 604-872-3464
Website: http://ricepapermagazine.ca/
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Ricepaper magazine is starting a new series of writing workshops. Our first workshop of the year is "How to write a Love Letter" with our newly appointed Editor, Ray Hsu.
Join Ray Hsu, award-winning poet, as he leads a hands-on workshop on the basics on how to write a love letter. Ray will provide samples of successful love letters as well as a list of do’s and don’ts. This workshop is as fun as it is cute!
Ray Hsu is the editor to Ricepaper as well an award-winning poet. His books include Anthropy and Cold Sleep Permanent Afternoon. Ray lives in Vancouver, where he teaches Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia. You can find him at your local coffee shop and online at www.thewayofray.com.
HOW TO WRITE A LOVE LETTER
Where: Project Space, 222 East Georgia Street
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Price: $30, includes a one-year subscription to Ricepaper
Link: workshop registration
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: call 604-872-3464
Website: http://ricepapermagazine.ca/
10 May 2012
Call for Stories/ Essays from Youth: Chinese Canadian National Council
CCNC is seeking stories from youth from head tax families on their family's experience with the Head Tax and Chinese Exclusion Act. We are able to pay a small honoraria - from $300 to $500 to a young person (24 years or under) or a student (30 years or under). We're looking for writings of 800-1,000 words with a couple family photos.
CCNC has compiled a youth anthology before. You can also check out the Chinese Canadian Veterans' stories here.
Here is an outline that you could use to frame your essay:
1. Describe your family's background: origins, year of immigration, and immigration pattern. How did the Head Tax and Chinese Exclusion Act affect your family?
2. Describe the first years in Canada: what was your family occupation, where did they live, how were they treated? What were the challenges and how did they overcome them?
3. How has the Chinese Canadian community changed over the decades? Do you/your peers identify with the community? How do you relate to Chinese newcomers and community/family members who immigrated to Canada?
4. Is there discrimination in Canada today? Explain.
Collecting these stories will help us to connect the generations; it will also help the head tax families to network with each other. Please send us an email first to indicate your interest .
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries/ submissions: contact Victor Wong at national@ccnc.ca (416) 977-9871
Website: http://www.ccnc.ca/
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CCNC has compiled a youth anthology before. You can also check out the Chinese Canadian Veterans' stories here.
Here is an outline that you could use to frame your essay:
1. Describe your family's background: origins, year of immigration, and immigration pattern. How did the Head Tax and Chinese Exclusion Act affect your family?
2. Describe the first years in Canada: what was your family occupation, where did they live, how were they treated? What were the challenges and how did they overcome them?
3. How has the Chinese Canadian community changed over the decades? Do you/your peers identify with the community? How do you relate to Chinese newcomers and community/family members who immigrated to Canada?
4. Is there discrimination in Canada today? Explain.
Collecting these stories will help us to connect the generations; it will also help the head tax families to network with each other. Please send us an email first to indicate your interest .
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries/ submissions: contact Victor Wong at national@ccnc.ca (416) 977-9871
Website: http://www.ccnc.ca/
03 May 2012
Canadian Gharana Festival Literature Contest: Inspirations of India
Deadline: 27 May 2012
Writers are invited to submit written works to be considered for inclusion in a Literature Contest to be held during the Canadian Gharana Festival from June 22 – 24, 2012. The theme “Inspirations of India” is intended to draw attention to the ethnic and cultural appreciation of India in general. Excellent submissions that celebrate the theme of India or that are concerned more generally with Indian thematic aspects will be welcomed and considered. Feel free to interpret the theme broadly and creatively.
Submissions will be accepted from those ages 12 and over that are considered as “unpublished” or “amateur” from across Canada. Authors are asked to only submit one piece of work as their entry. Submission length must be Maximum 2 pages (8 ½ x 11), and there is no preferred style or form – the submission may be as diverse as a poem, or short essay or spoken word. All submissions must be in English. Artists will need to submit by email an electronic copy of their work for juried selection by May 27, 2012.
File Format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF otherwise they will not be included
E-mail: Send the Registration Form and your document to Info.Gharana@gmail.com
About the Festival:
The first “Canadian Gharana Festival: A Celebration of Indian Arts” will be held June 22-24, 2012 at the Shenkman Arts Centre and Centrepointe Theatre, inOttawa. Spanning fromNepeantoOrleans, the National Capital Region will host artists from across Canada and internationally. The Festival will feature Indian music, dance and theatre performances, visual art exhibitions, film screenings, and a literature contest. Panel discussions with renowned Canadian artists and lecture demonstrations will also highlight this years programming. This inter-community festival aims to showcase classical arts from all regions of the Indian subcontinent.
The Festival promotes appreciation for Indian arts among Canadians of Indian and non-Indo origin and specifically offers opportunities for youth participation and performance. The Festival aims to showcase the creativity and flexibility of Indian art forms in our multicultural society while maintaining their traditional teachings. This will be the first event in Ottawa where artists from a variety of Indian artistic disciplines can perform, network and collaborate.
Hosted by Gharana Arts (www.GharanaArts.com), the Canadian Gharana Festival brings the artistic traditions ofIndiato a new generation of Canadians and cultivates a passionate environment for the development and progression of these art forms.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: call 613-824-5712 or e-mail Info.Gharana@gmail.com
For submissions: request for a registration form via Info.Gharana@gmail.com and send the form and your entry to the same e-mail address
Website: http://www.gharanaarts.com
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Writers are invited to submit written works to be considered for inclusion in a Literature Contest to be held during the Canadian Gharana Festival from June 22 – 24, 2012. The theme “Inspirations of India” is intended to draw attention to the ethnic and cultural appreciation of India in general. Excellent submissions that celebrate the theme of India or that are concerned more generally with Indian thematic aspects will be welcomed and considered. Feel free to interpret the theme broadly and creatively.
Submissions will be accepted from those ages 12 and over that are considered as “unpublished” or “amateur” from across Canada. Authors are asked to only submit one piece of work as their entry. Submission length must be Maximum 2 pages (8 ½ x 11), and there is no preferred style or form – the submission may be as diverse as a poem, or short essay or spoken word. All submissions must be in English. Artists will need to submit by email an electronic copy of their work for juried selection by May 27, 2012.
File Format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF otherwise they will not be included
E-mail: Send the Registration Form and your document to Info.Gharana@gmail.com
About the Festival:
The first “Canadian Gharana Festival: A Celebration of Indian Arts” will be held June 22-24, 2012 at the Shenkman Arts Centre and Centrepointe Theatre, inOttawa. Spanning fromNepeantoOrleans, the National Capital Region will host artists from across Canada and internationally. The Festival will feature Indian music, dance and theatre performances, visual art exhibitions, film screenings, and a literature contest. Panel discussions with renowned Canadian artists and lecture demonstrations will also highlight this years programming. This inter-community festival aims to showcase classical arts from all regions of the Indian subcontinent.
The Festival promotes appreciation for Indian arts among Canadians of Indian and non-Indo origin and specifically offers opportunities for youth participation and performance. The Festival aims to showcase the creativity and flexibility of Indian art forms in our multicultural society while maintaining their traditional teachings. This will be the first event in Ottawa where artists from a variety of Indian artistic disciplines can perform, network and collaborate.
Hosted by Gharana Arts (www.GharanaArts.com), the Canadian Gharana Festival brings the artistic traditions ofIndiato a new generation of Canadians and cultivates a passionate environment for the development and progression of these art forms.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: call 613-824-5712 or e-mail Info.Gharana@gmail.com
For submissions: request for a registration form via Info.Gharana@gmail.com and send the form and your entry to the same e-mail address
Website: http://www.gharanaarts.com
21 April 2012
Brown Canada Komagata Maru Theatre Support (for South Asians in Canada)
Deadline: 26 April 2012 (4pm)
Timeline: Immediate start date – June 29, 2012
Budget: $4000 allocated
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
Brown Canada is a community-led history project to encourage South Asian communities to create and document their histories in Canada creatively, through writing, video, interviews, art, theatre or other means. Our collective entry point for this project is through the Komagata Maru incident of 1914, when a ship of South Asian people was denied entry into Canada due to restrictive immigration policy known as the continuous journey regulation. Through this project, we will be creating an interactive website, offering educational & creative workshops, producing a short video as well as seeking to tour a short theatre piece to raise awareness of the incident and spark community dialogue within Ontario.
PURPOSE OF THE RFP:
We are looking for individuals or organizations with members that might be willing to develop vignettes based on the Komagata Maru incident and related themes of exclusion, questions of belonging and unspoken/unknown histories, among others. We would hope that the vignettes could be performed in different venues across the province, around 4 performances across Toronto, and 5 outside of Toronto. These projects will be performed at various times from May to July 2012. Staff at CASSA would set up the performances and facilitate the community dialogues following the performances. We do have a small budget and can provide compensation for the development of the work and pay travel expenses for the actors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TO APPLY:
Please send us a CV and a brief proposal (100 to 200 words) detailing your idea for a performance.
PROPOSAL ELEMENTS:
It is expected that the submitted proposals will cover the items specified below:
Any questions should be submitted by e-mail no later than April 26, 2012. CASSA is committed to employment equity & encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. While we appreciate all responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: deena@cassa.on.ca
For submissions: interested candidates should submit a proposal by either e-mailing deena@cassa.on.ca or delivering your application by mail or in person to Deena Hai, CASSA, 2401 Eglinton Ave. East, Unit 212, Toronto, ON M1K 2N8
Website: http://browncanada.tumblr.com/ or http://www.cassaonline.com
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Timeline: Immediate start date – June 29, 2012
Budget: $4000 allocated
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
Brown Canada is a community-led history project to encourage South Asian communities to create and document their histories in Canada creatively, through writing, video, interviews, art, theatre or other means. Our collective entry point for this project is through the Komagata Maru incident of 1914, when a ship of South Asian people was denied entry into Canada due to restrictive immigration policy known as the continuous journey regulation. Through this project, we will be creating an interactive website, offering educational & creative workshops, producing a short video as well as seeking to tour a short theatre piece to raise awareness of the incident and spark community dialogue within Ontario.
PURPOSE OF THE RFP:
We are looking for individuals or organizations with members that might be willing to develop vignettes based on the Komagata Maru incident and related themes of exclusion, questions of belonging and unspoken/unknown histories, among others. We would hope that the vignettes could be performed in different venues across the province, around 4 performances across Toronto, and 5 outside of Toronto. These projects will be performed at various times from May to July 2012. Staff at CASSA would set up the performances and facilitate the community dialogues following the performances. We do have a small budget and can provide compensation for the development of the work and pay travel expenses for the actors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong artistic merit
- Interest or experience in theatre
- Interest in Canadian South Asian history
- Ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines
- South Asian identifying preferred
TO APPLY:
Please send us a CV and a brief proposal (100 to 200 words) detailing your idea for a performance.
PROPOSAL ELEMENTS:
It is expected that the submitted proposals will cover the items specified below:
- CV detailing experience and qualifications of applicant
- Necessary skills, experience and or interest in theatre and South Asian history
- Estimated overall timeline of the project, indicating how soon the individual can commence writing
Any questions should be submitted by e-mail no later than April 26, 2012. CASSA is committed to employment equity & encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. While we appreciate all responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: deena@cassa.on.ca
For submissions: interested candidates should submit a proposal by either e-mailing deena@cassa.on.ca or delivering your application by mail or in person to Deena Hai, CASSA, 2401 Eglinton Ave. East, Unit 212, Toronto, ON M1K 2N8
Website: http://browncanada.tumblr.com/ or http://www.cassaonline.com
10 April 2012
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ Inaugural Journalism Fellowship Program (Canada)
Deadline: 1 June 2012
Do you want insider advice and training from some of the leading minds in Canadian media? Do you want the opportunity to be published in a major community newspaper? Do you want a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Israel, complete with briefings by Israeli experts and journalists on the ground in one of the world’s most fascinating countries? If so, you are invited to apply to the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ inaugural Journalism Fellowship Program.
Description
· Program lasts from October 2012 to May 2013
· Program includes monthly workshops, opportunities for publication in recognized Jewish media, and a fact-finding mission to Israel following the 2012-13 academic year
Eligibility
· Must be a Canadian citizen
· Must be enrolled in a Journalism, Radio/Television program at an accredited Canadian university or college for the 2012-13 academic year
· Must be willing to commute to Toronto for training and meetings on a monthly basis
To Apply
· Complete the Journalism Fellowship Application form and submit it, along with a current CV, to Jordan Kerbel, Deputy Director of Communications
· Apply no later than June 1st, 2012
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: email jkerbel@cija.ca or call Jordan (416-638-1991 ext. 5142)
For submissions: jkerbel@cija.ca
Website: http://www.cija.ca
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Do you want insider advice and training from some of the leading minds in Canadian media? Do you want the opportunity to be published in a major community newspaper? Do you want a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Israel, complete with briefings by Israeli experts and journalists on the ground in one of the world’s most fascinating countries? If so, you are invited to apply to the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ inaugural Journalism Fellowship Program.
Description
· Program lasts from October 2012 to May 2013
· Program includes monthly workshops, opportunities for publication in recognized Jewish media, and a fact-finding mission to Israel following the 2012-13 academic year
Eligibility
· Must be a Canadian citizen
· Must be enrolled in a Journalism, Radio/Television program at an accredited Canadian university or college for the 2012-13 academic year
· Must be willing to commute to Toronto for training and meetings on a monthly basis
To Apply
· Complete the Journalism Fellowship Application form and submit it, along with a current CV, to Jordan Kerbel, Deputy Director of Communications
· Apply no later than June 1st, 2012
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: email jkerbel@cija.ca or call Jordan (416-638-1991 ext. 5142)
For submissions: jkerbel@cija.ca
Website: http://www.cija.ca
01 March 2012
Sri Lankans Without Borders: Samadhana 2012 Benefit Reading (Canada)
Date: 22 March 2012
As you know, Sri Lankans Without Borders (SLWB) is a growing not-for-profit network based in Toronto, Canada that provides young Canadians of Sri Lankan origin with opportunities to connect, build and lead initiatives that promote dialogue, reconciliation and peace in the diaspora community in Canada and for all communities in Sri Lanka.
SLWB is proud to announce the launch of its 2012-13 programs with the Samadhana 2012 Benefit Reading Series, a first-of-its kind series of literary fundraisers featuring readings and conversations with published authors, poets and spoken word artists of Sri Lankan origin from Canada and USA. Net proceeds go towards children’s literacy programs in disadvantaged communities in Canada and Sri Lanka.
The first event in the series will take place on *Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the ING DIRECT Downtown Café at 221 Yonge St., featuring readings by Shyam Selvadurai, Mary Anne Mohanraj, Koom Kankesan and moderated by Sultan Ameerali.
Seats are limited.
For more information, buy tickets, media inquiries, and partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please visit us at www.slwb.ca/samadhana2012.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: samadhana2012@slwb.ca
Website: http://slwb.ca/samadhana2012/
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As you know, Sri Lankans Without Borders (SLWB) is a growing not-for-profit network based in Toronto, Canada that provides young Canadians of Sri Lankan origin with opportunities to connect, build and lead initiatives that promote dialogue, reconciliation and peace in the diaspora community in Canada and for all communities in Sri Lanka.
SLWB is proud to announce the launch of its 2012-13 programs with the Samadhana 2012 Benefit Reading Series
The first event in the series will take place on *Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the ING DIRECT Downtown Café at 221 Yonge St., featuring readings by Shyam Selvadurai, Mary Anne Mohanraj, Koom Kankesan and moderated by Sultan Ameerali.
Seats are limited.
For more information, buy tickets, media inquiries, and partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please visit us at www.slwb.ca/samadhana2012
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: samadhana2012@slwb.ca
Website: http://slwb.ca/samadhana2012/
25 July 2011
2011 TELUS TAIWANfest at Harbourfront Centre and Vancouver Downtown (Toronto)
Dates: 26 - 28 August 2011 (Harbourfront Centre), 3 - 5 September 2011 (Vancouver Downtown)
The Toronto Taiwanfest:
Event Name: 2011 TELUS TAIWANfest
Start Date: August 26, 2011
End Date: August 28, 2011
Time:
Aug 26 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Aug 27 1:00pm – 11:00pm
Aug 28 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Description:
2011 TELUS TAIWANfest returns to Harbourfront Centre from August 26th to 28th.
Highlights are great fusion concerts, funky Techno Prince dance, Taiwanese Aboriginal artisans, inspiring documentaries, fabulous culinary shows, brand new games for all ages, world's best beef noodle. This festival is about to change you how you see Taiwanese culture!
Admission Free!
Venue Names: Harbourfront Centre
Venue Addresses: 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
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The Vancouver Taiwanfest:
Event Name: 2011 TELUS TAIWANfest
Start Date: Sept 3, 2011
End Date: Sept 5, 2011
Time: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Event Description:
2011 TELUS TAIWANfest returns to Vancouver Downtown during the Labour Day weekend.
Highlights are great fusion concerts, funky Techno Prince dance, Taiwanese Aboriginal artisans, inspiring documentaries, fabulous culinary shows, brand new games for all ages, world's best beef noodle and the first-ever street banquet that celebrates Vancouver 125. This festival is about to change you how you see Taiwanese culture!
Contact Information:
For inquiries: online form here
Website: http://www.taiwanfest.ca/
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The Toronto Taiwanfest:
Event Name: 2011 TELUS TAIWANfest
Start Date: August 26, 2011
End Date: August 28, 2011
Time:
Aug 26 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Aug 27 1:00pm – 11:00pm
Aug 28 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Description:
2011 TELUS TAIWANfest returns to Harbourfront Centre from August 26th to 28th.
Highlights are great fusion concerts, funky Techno Prince dance, Taiwanese Aboriginal artisans, inspiring documentaries, fabulous culinary shows, brand new games for all ages, world's best beef noodle. This festival is about to change you how you see Taiwanese culture!
Admission Free!
Venue Names: Harbourfront Centre
Venue Addresses: 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
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The Vancouver Taiwanfest:
Event Name: 2011 TELUS TAIWANfest
Start Date: Sept 3, 2011
End Date: Sept 5, 2011
Time: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Event Description:
2011 TELUS TAIWANfest returns to Vancouver Downtown during the Labour Day weekend.
Highlights are great fusion concerts, funky Techno Prince dance, Taiwanese Aboriginal artisans, inspiring documentaries, fabulous culinary shows, brand new games for all ages, world's best beef noodle and the first-ever street banquet that celebrates Vancouver 125. This festival is about to change you how you see Taiwanese culture!
Contact Information:
For inquiries: online form here
Website: http://www.taiwanfest.ca/
22 July 2011
Call for Emerging Asian Canadian Playwrights: The Kitchen and fu-GEN’s Annual Potluck Festival
Deadline: 25 July 2011
fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company is now welcoming submissions for our playwriting unit: The Kitchen. The Kitchen is a ten month supportive environment where participants will have the opportunity to explore and develop playwriting skills through dramaturgical and playwriting exercises, professional and peer feedback as well as the creation of an original piece. The goal is for playwrights to have a better understanding of the craft of writing for the stage, expand and develop skills as theatre creators.
The unit meets on the last Sunday of every month at the fu-GEN workshop space (157 Carlton Street, Suite 207).
We are looking for Asian Canadian artists who are either emerging writers or have a serious interest in playwriting. Your application should include a brief letter of intent describing your artistic interests and outlining what you hope to achieve within a playwriting unit, as well as a 5-10 page writing sample.
As the Kitchen is open to emerging playwrights, we understand your writing sample may not necessarily be in the form of a stage play (ie: poetry or short story). If this is the case, please include in your letter of intent why you feel the playwriting medium is an area you’d like to develop. We require all submissions to be from artists 19 years or older.
We will be accepting submissions until 5pm on July 25th. The preferred method of submission is e-mail, in .doc or .pdf format. You may also submit by mail, but submissions will not be returned once read.
To submit – or for further inquiries about the Kitchen – please contact Andrew Cheng, Associate Dramaturg at andrew@fu-gen.org.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: andrew@fu-gen.org
For submissions: andrew@fu-gen.org
Website: http://fu-gen.org/
Read more
fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company is now welcoming submissions for our playwriting unit: The Kitchen. The Kitchen is a ten month supportive environment where participants will have the opportunity to explore and develop playwriting skills through dramaturgical and playwriting exercises, professional and peer feedback as well as the creation of an original piece. The goal is for playwrights to have a better understanding of the craft of writing for the stage, expand and develop skills as theatre creators.
The unit meets on the last Sunday of every month at the fu-GEN workshop space (157 Carlton Street, Suite 207).
We are looking for Asian Canadian artists who are either emerging writers or have a serious interest in playwriting. Your application should include a brief letter of intent describing your artistic interests and outlining what you hope to achieve within a playwriting unit, as well as a 5-10 page writing sample.
As the Kitchen is open to emerging playwrights, we understand your writing sample may not necessarily be in the form of a stage play (ie: poetry or short story). If this is the case, please include in your letter of intent why you feel the playwriting medium is an area you’d like to develop. We require all submissions to be from artists 19 years or older.
We will be accepting submissions until 5pm on July 25th. The preferred method of submission is e-mail, in .doc or .pdf format. You may also submit by mail, but submissions will not be returned once read.
To submit – or for further inquiries about the Kitchen – please contact Andrew Cheng, Associate Dramaturg at andrew@fu-gen.org.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: andrew@fu-gen.org
For submissions: andrew@fu-gen.org
Website: http://fu-gen.org/
14 June 2011
Seeking Book Reviewers: Women in Judaism Journal
Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal is published exclusively on the Internet as a forum for scholarly debate on gender-related issues in Judaism. It is particularly intended to promote critical analysis of gender inequalities within Jewish religion, culture, and society, both ancient and modern. The journal does not promote a fixed ideology, and welcomes a variety of approaches. The material may be cross-methodological or interdisciplinary.
To access the list of the review copies, click on the Books Received button on the homepage of the journal. The list can also be obtained by emailing the editor-in-chief.
All reviews are 500-1000 words and due 30 days from receipt of the book. They may be formal or informal, as long as they are fair and engaging. Presently, our fiction list is in urgent need of reviews. (Some of the books are somewhat dated, but still available in print.)
Queries, along with a current CV or list of publications, should be made by e-mail to: dina.eylon@utoronto.ca
Dissemination of this message is highly encouraged. Graduate students, independent scholars, journalists, and writers are invited to take this rare opportunity of entering the world of online scholarly publishing.
Dr. Dina Ripsman Eylon, Editor-in-Chief
1136-3 Centre St., Ste. 246
Thornhill, Ontario L4J 3M8
Canada
Contact Information:
For inquiries: dina.eylon@utoronto.ca
For submissions: dina.eylon@utoronto.ca
Website: http://www.womeninjudaism.org
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To access the list of the review copies, click on the Books Received button on the homepage of the journal. The list can also be obtained by emailing the editor-in-chief.
All reviews are 500-1000 words and due 30 days from receipt of the book. They may be formal or informal, as long as they are fair and engaging. Presently, our fiction list is in urgent need of reviews. (Some of the books are somewhat dated, but still available in print.)
Queries, along with a current CV or list of publications, should be made by e-mail to: dina.eylon@utoronto.ca
Dissemination of this message is highly encouraged. Graduate students, independent scholars, journalists, and writers are invited to take this rare opportunity of entering the world of online scholarly publishing.
Dr. Dina Ripsman Eylon, Editor-in-Chief
1136-3 Centre St., Ste. 246
Thornhill, Ontario L4J 3M8
Canada
Contact Information:
For inquiries: dina.eylon@utoronto.ca
For submissions: dina.eylon@utoronto.ca
Website: http://www.womeninjudaism.org
13 June 2011
Mosaic Women’s Film Project v.3 Grant for Women of Diverse Cultural Background (Canada)
Deadline: 19 August 2011
(For the purposes of this program, Aboriginal peoples include Status, Non-Status, Métis and Inuit people. Diverse cultural background refers to persons of African, Asian, Latin American or Middle Eastern origin.)
The Winnipeg Film Group’s Women’s Mosaic Film Project is a production support and film mentorship program to support two women from Aboriginal or diverse cultural backgrounds to produce a first or second independent short film or video. There are TWO awards available.
This award includes $2,500 to support living expenses over the five-month project period, $5,000 in cash to be used for development and production costs, $2,500 in services from the Winnipeg Film Group (workshops/training, equipment, cameras, studio rental, etc.) and the one-on-one assistance of a mentor who will receive an honourarium.
This program supports filmmakers who intend to work in narrative, experimental or documentary, or hybrid/cross-genre work on film or video. The award funding and timeframe is ideal to support a film or video that is 3-5 minutes.
Send Completed Application to:
Mosaic Women’s Film Project
Winnipeg Film Group
304 – 100 Arthur Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 1H3
Further Information Contact:
Mike Maryniuk
Production Programs Coordinator
T: 925-3455
E: mike@winnipegfilmgroup.com
THE JURY PROCESS
The jury is comprised of experienced filmmakers, members of the local film community and members of Winnipeg’s diverse cultural arts community.
The jury process includes both an assessment of the submitted application materials as well as a direct interview with the applicants. The submitted letter of reference in support of each applicant will also assist in guiding the jury.
Applicants will submit one letter of reference from an individual within the film or arts community or from the applicant’s support community, who know the applicant personally and can attest to the benefit they will obtain from the program.
The jury will base their decision on the following criteria:
1. The artistic merit of the proposed project to be developed
2. The relevance of the project in relation to the applicant’s aspirations to become an independent filmmaker
3. Is the applicant clear about their intentions, and will the project fulfill those intentions?
4. Is the proposed project scope logistically feasible to achieve within the award parameters?
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
In the event of conflict-of-interest, the jurors will self-report this to the Chair and the Chair will record this in writing. The juror in conflict will not participate in discussions related to the applicant in question. Jury members report conflict-of-interest in the event they will or may benefit financially from the applicant’s project. Jurors can self-identify conflict of interest for other reasons, as well.
The jury decision is final and no appeals are allowed. The Winnipeg Film Group Board of Directors can, if requested, review the process and recorded conflict of interest process at their discretion.
Each of the TWO Women’s Mosaic Film Project awards is comprised of:
Award recipients must ensure they meet the following obligations associated with their award:
1. The award recipient must sign a letter of agreement prior to accessing the award, confirming their commitment to meet the program obligations
2. Within one month after the project completion, the award recipient must submit a short final report to the approval of our Production Programs Coordinator, providing a narrative description of the total scope of work completed and the benefit of the award to the filmmaker’s career or aspirations. Failure to submit a final report to the approval of the Film Group will leave the project file open and will render the award recipient ineligible to apply to any further Film Group award fund programs until the file is appropriately closed.
3. Appropriate acknowledgement must be provided to the Winnipeg Film Group and the Canada Council for the Arts on any promotional materials related to the project developed, as well as on screen recognition on the completed work related to the project scope. Electronic logo files are available for this purpose.
The following recognition phrasing should be used: “This project was developed with the support of the Winnipeg Film Group’s Women’s Mosaic Film Project, funded by the Canada Council for the Arts.”
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Submit everything in 8 x 11 paper or size; font should be 11 point or larger, if possible. DO NOT staple or bind any submitted materials, and do not insert materials into duo-tangs or binders. You can use paper clips, if desired. Mail or drop off applications; applications will not be accepted by fax or e-mail; submissions must be received at the Film Group offices by the deadline (not postmarked)
Download application form >>
Contact Information:
For inquiries: mike@winnipegfilmgroup.com
For submissions: Mosaic Women’s Film Project, Winnipeg Film Group, 304 – 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 1H3
Website: http://www.winnipegfilmgroup.com
Read more
(For the purposes of this program, Aboriginal peoples include Status, Non-Status, Métis and Inuit people. Diverse cultural background refers to persons of African, Asian, Latin American or Middle Eastern origin.)
The Winnipeg Film Group’s Women’s Mosaic Film Project is a production support and film mentorship program to support two women from Aboriginal or diverse cultural backgrounds to produce a first or second independent short film or video. There are TWO awards available.
This award includes $2,500 to support living expenses over the five-month project period, $5,000 in cash to be used for development and production costs, $2,500 in services from the Winnipeg Film Group (workshops/training, equipment, cameras, studio rental, etc.) and the one-on-one assistance of a mentor who will receive an honourarium.
This program supports filmmakers who intend to work in narrative, experimental or documentary, or hybrid/cross-genre work on film or video. The award funding and timeframe is ideal to support a film or video that is 3-5 minutes.
Send Completed Application to:
Mosaic Women’s Film Project
Winnipeg Film Group
304 – 100 Arthur Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 1H3
Further Information Contact:
Mike Maryniuk
Production Programs Coordinator
T: 925-3455
E: mike@winnipegfilmgroup.com
THE JURY PROCESS
The jury is comprised of experienced filmmakers, members of the local film community and members of Winnipeg’s diverse cultural arts community.
The jury process includes both an assessment of the submitted application materials as well as a direct interview with the applicants. The submitted letter of reference in support of each applicant will also assist in guiding the jury.
Applicants will submit one letter of reference from an individual within the film or arts community or from the applicant’s support community, who know the applicant personally and can attest to the benefit they will obtain from the program.
The jury will base their decision on the following criteria:
1. The artistic merit of the proposed project to be developed
2. The relevance of the project in relation to the applicant’s aspirations to become an independent filmmaker
3. Is the applicant clear about their intentions, and will the project fulfill those intentions?
4. Is the proposed project scope logistically feasible to achieve within the award parameters?
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
In the event of conflict-of-interest, the jurors will self-report this to the Chair and the Chair will record this in writing. The juror in conflict will not participate in discussions related to the applicant in question. Jury members report conflict-of-interest in the event they will or may benefit financially from the applicant’s project. Jurors can self-identify conflict of interest for other reasons, as well.
The jury decision is final and no appeals are allowed. The Winnipeg Film Group Board of Directors can, if requested, review the process and recorded conflict of interest process at their discretion.
Each of the TWO Women’s Mosaic Film Project awards is comprised of:
- $2,500 to support living expenses during the process over the five month period
- $5,000 to support direct development and production costs
- $2,500 in services from the WFG
- The mentorship of an experienced woman filmmaker or video artist (as appropriate to the context of the award recipients proposals) for
- A one year Full User membership with the WFG
Award recipients must ensure they meet the following obligations associated with their award:
1. The award recipient must sign a letter of agreement prior to accessing the award, confirming their commitment to meet the program obligations
2. Within one month after the project completion, the award recipient must submit a short final report to the approval of our Production Programs Coordinator, providing a narrative description of the total scope of work completed and the benefit of the award to the filmmaker’s career or aspirations. Failure to submit a final report to the approval of the Film Group will leave the project file open and will render the award recipient ineligible to apply to any further Film Group award fund programs until the file is appropriately closed.
3. Appropriate acknowledgement must be provided to the Winnipeg Film Group and the Canada Council for the Arts on any promotional materials related to the project developed, as well as on screen recognition on the completed work related to the project scope. Electronic logo files are available for this purpose.
The following recognition phrasing should be used: “This project was developed with the support of the Winnipeg Film Group’s Women’s Mosaic Film Project, funded by the Canada Council for the Arts.”
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Submit everything in 8 x 11 paper or size; font should be 11 point or larger, if possible. DO NOT staple or bind any submitted materials, and do not insert materials into duo-tangs or binders. You can use paper clips, if desired. Mail or drop off applications; applications will not be accepted by fax or e-mail; submissions must be received at the Film Group offices by the deadline (not postmarked)
Download application form >>
Contact Information:
For inquiries: mike@winnipegfilmgroup.com
For submissions: Mosaic Women’s Film Project, Winnipeg Film Group, 304 – 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 1H3
Website: http://www.winnipegfilmgroup.com
09 June 2011
Call for Submissions: "Ramadan" Issue of Hadiyyat-ul-Hayaa Magazine (Canadian-based quarterly magazine for Muslim Women)
Hadiyyat-ul-Hayya magazine will be releasing our first issue just before Ramadan 2011. Submit today for your chance to be included in our very first issue. Don't forget to subscribe early so you can have our Ramadan issue in time!
About the magazine
The Hadiyyat-ul-Hayaa magazine is a Canadian based quarterly online magazine that is geared towards Muslim women.
There are four issues per year:
Share your articles, stories, experiences, poetry, and photography. Our next issue will be focusing on Ramadan. Please send all submissions to: hadiyyamagazine@hotmail.com
Please include your name, age, country and any images that you would like accompanied with your piece (must be original work). When sending submissions, please attach the file to the email
and make sure that the document is compatible with Microsoft 2010.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: hadiyyamagazine@hotmail.com
For submissions: hadiyyamagazine@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.wix.com/hadiyyatulhayaa/magazine
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About the magazine
The Hadiyyat-ul-Hayaa magazine is a Canadian based quarterly online magazine that is geared towards Muslim women.
There are four issues per year:
- Winter (January/February)
- Spring (April/May)
- Summer (July/August)
- Fall (October/November)
Share your articles, stories, experiences, poetry, and photography. Our next issue will be focusing on Ramadan. Please send all submissions to: hadiyyamagazine@hotmail.com
Please include your name, age, country and any images that you would like accompanied with your piece (must be original work). When sending submissions, please attach the file to the email
and make sure that the document is compatible with Microsoft 2010.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: hadiyyamagazine@hotmail.com
For submissions: hadiyyamagazine@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.wix.com/hadiyyatulhayaa/magazine
26 May 2011
Ricepaper’s 16.1 Generations Issue Launch Party
Deadline: 9 June 2011
Come and celebrate the issue launch of 16.1: Generations Issue with the staff and contributors of Ricepaper Magazine. Based in Vancouver, Ricepaper Magazine is Canada’s only Asian-Canadian arts and culture literary magazine.
Ricepaper’s 16.1 Generations Issue Launch Party
Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm
Location: Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
The night includes live music and special guests Changming Yuan, Sabrina Mehra Furminger, Ray Hsu, C.E. Gatchalian, Howie Tsui, Larissa Lai, and Testuro Shigematsu.
Rhizome Café has food and drink available for purchase throughout the night and is fully licensed.
Admission is by donation (no one will be turned away for lack of funds). A suggested donation of $10 will include a copy of the 16.1 Generations issue and a donation of $15 will include a one-year Ricepaper subscription. In addition to an evening of live entertainment and a copy of the magazine, a $10-20 donation also helps support the next issue.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: info@ricepapermagazine.ca
Website: http://www.ricepapermagazine.ca/
Read more
Come and celebrate the issue launch of 16.1: Generations Issue with the staff and contributors of Ricepaper Magazine. Based in Vancouver, Ricepaper Magazine is Canada’s only Asian-Canadian arts and culture literary magazine.
Ricepaper’s 16.1 Generations Issue Launch Party
Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm
Location: Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
The night includes live music and special guests Changming Yuan, Sabrina Mehra Furminger, Ray Hsu, C.E. Gatchalian, Howie Tsui, Larissa Lai, and Testuro Shigematsu.
Rhizome Café has food and drink available for purchase throughout the night and is fully licensed.
Admission is by donation (no one will be turned away for lack of funds). A suggested donation of $10 will include a copy of the 16.1 Generations issue and a donation of $15 will include a one-year Ricepaper subscription. In addition to an evening of live entertainment and a copy of the magazine, a $10-20 donation also helps support the next issue.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: info@ricepapermagazine.ca
Website: http://www.ricepapermagazine.ca/
25 May 2011
Call for Submissions: "Masala" Issue of Descant Quarterly Journal
Deadline: 15 August 2012
Now in its third decade, Descant is a quarterly journal publishing new and established contemporary writers and visual artists from Canada and around the world. Begun in 1970 as a mimeograph, Descant has evolved into an exquisitely produced journal of international acclaim. Over the years many ground-breaking special editions of Descant have been published, including issues focusing on single artists such as Dennis Lee, Michael Ondaatje and R. Murray Schafer, theme issues such as Male Desire, Romantic Love, Anatomy and Music, and issues exploring the culture of countries such as India, Australia/New Zealand, China, the former Yugoslavia and Japan.
Call for submissions: Masala
In Indian cooking, masala is a delicate and savoury fusion of spices that changes from region to region. So the peoples of India, scattered throughout the world today, display a fusion of cultures and histories. Descant is looking for the stories of the Indian Diaspora, its triumphs and its tragedies. Essays, poems, fictions, memoirs, and art work which show the ways in which the Indian peoples connect with one another worldwide and also differentiate themselves from and yet are still linked to modern India.
Submission Guidelines
Before submitting work to Descant, you may wish to consider the following guidelines:
C O N T E N T
Descant considers submissions of poetry (submit about six poems), short stories, novel excerpts, plays, essays, interviews, musical scores and visual presentations. Standards for acceptance are high. We receive a large number of submissions every month – please send only your best, carefully edited work. No submission may be under consideration by another publisher, nor can it have been previously published. Please note that it can take up to 12 months to hear back from us regarding your submission. *
F O R M A T
Submissions must be typed, double-spaced on one side of the page, with ample margins. Good quality photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. On your envelope please print your full name, type of submission and complete address.
Manuscripts may be sent back if they do not adhere to format guidelines.
Art submissions can be mailed to us, either on hard copy or on CD-R. If sending on CD-R, use low resolution jpgs or pdf, preferably Mac format, but PC is acceptable. As with writing, we do not accept email submission or links to websites.
R E T U R N
Our preferred method of responding to submissions is by email; note that should you choose to have us communicate using this method, unsuccessful applications will be recycled following our response.
If you would prefer a paper response and/or your manuscript returned, include a SASE with adequate Canadian postage or International Reply Coupons.
Americans please note: U.S. postage on SASEs is not sufficient! Please use IRCs or Canadian postage on your SASE.
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
We recommend that you read at least one issue of the magazine before submitting work. Descant is available in public libraries and bookstores across the country, and sample copies may be purchased from our office for $13 each, including postage. Get a copy here.
I F A C C E P T E D
If accepted, it may take Descant up to 12 months to publish accepted works (occasionally longer, often shorter). Descant pays a $100 honourarium upon publication.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: info@descant.ca
For submissions: Descant, PO Box 314, Station P, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S8
Website: http://www.descant.ca/
Read more
Now in its third decade, Descant is a quarterly journal publishing new and established contemporary writers and visual artists from Canada and around the world. Begun in 1970 as a mimeograph, Descant has evolved into an exquisitely produced journal of international acclaim. Over the years many ground-breaking special editions of Descant have been published, including issues focusing on single artists such as Dennis Lee, Michael Ondaatje and R. Murray Schafer, theme issues such as Male Desire, Romantic Love, Anatomy and Music, and issues exploring the culture of countries such as India, Australia/New Zealand, China, the former Yugoslavia and Japan.
Call for submissions: Masala
In Indian cooking, masala is a delicate and savoury fusion of spices that changes from region to region. So the peoples of India, scattered throughout the world today, display a fusion of cultures and histories. Descant is looking for the stories of the Indian Diaspora, its triumphs and its tragedies. Essays, poems, fictions, memoirs, and art work which show the ways in which the Indian peoples connect with one another worldwide and also differentiate themselves from and yet are still linked to modern India.
Submission Guidelines
Before submitting work to Descant, you may wish to consider the following guidelines:
C O N T E N T
Descant considers submissions of poetry (submit about six poems), short stories, novel excerpts, plays, essays, interviews, musical scores and visual presentations. Standards for acceptance are high. We receive a large number of submissions every month – please send only your best, carefully edited work. No submission may be under consideration by another publisher, nor can it have been previously published. Please note that it can take up to 12 months to hear back from us regarding your submission. *
F O R M A T
Submissions must be typed, double-spaced on one side of the page, with ample margins. Good quality photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. On your envelope please print your full name, type of submission and complete address.
Manuscripts may be sent back if they do not adhere to format guidelines.
Art submissions can be mailed to us, either on hard copy or on CD-R. If sending on CD-R, use low resolution jpgs or pdf, preferably Mac format, but PC is acceptable. As with writing, we do not accept email submission or links to websites.
R E T U R N
Our preferred method of responding to submissions is by email; note that should you choose to have us communicate using this method, unsuccessful applications will be recycled following our response.
If you would prefer a paper response and/or your manuscript returned, include a SASE with adequate Canadian postage or International Reply Coupons.
Americans please note: U.S. postage on SASEs is not sufficient! Please use IRCs or Canadian postage on your SASE.
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
We recommend that you read at least one issue of the magazine before submitting work. Descant is available in public libraries and bookstores across the country, and sample copies may be purchased from our office for $13 each, including postage. Get a copy here.
I F A C C E P T E D
If accepted, it may take Descant up to 12 months to publish accepted works (occasionally longer, often shorter). Descant pays a $100 honourarium upon publication.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: info@descant.ca
For submissions: Descant, PO Box 314, Station P, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S8
Website: http://www.descant.ca/
22 May 2011
"Who's Asian?" Essay/ Video Contest: Reflections on Race and Identity in the Media (Canada)
Deadline: 30 June 2011
Who’s “Asian?" Reflections on race and identity in the media
“Too Asian”?
Tiger Moms
“Those Oriental people work like dogs.”
“Ching chong ling long ting tong”
…the list goes on.
Surprised? Angry? Intrigued? Empowered? Or all of the above?
CCNCTO wants to hear what you have to say! We are now accepting submissions in three categories: English (Written), Chinese (Written, Simplified/Traditional) and YouTube Videos.
Whether it’s a blog, vlog, essay or scripted play with sock puppets, we’re looking for thoughtful, critical and innovative discussions in response to the following question:
Reflecting on how *Asians have been portrayed in the media, how does this affect your conception of what it means to be Asian in Canada?
*Asian = South/Southeast/East/West/Central Asian, Pacific Islander, mixed race, etc.
Prizes include:
$300 cash prize, passes to the 2011 Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival...and more!
Also, the editors' pick for best English written submission will be published either in print and/or on the Ricepaper Magazine website!
Guidelines:
Written submissions (Word limit: 1,000 words in English, 2,500 characters in Chinese)
Video submissions (Time limit: 5 minutes)
Questions? E-mail contest@ccnctoronto.ca
Contact Information:
For inquiries: contest@ccnctoronto.ca
For submissions: contest@ccnctoronto.ca
Website: http://www.ccnctoronto.ca
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Who’s “Asian?" Reflections on race and identity in the media
“Too Asian”?
Tiger Moms
“Those Oriental people work like dogs.”
“Ching chong ling long ting tong”
…the list goes on.
Surprised? Angry? Intrigued? Empowered? Or all of the above?
CCNCTO wants to hear what you have to say! We are now accepting submissions in three categories: English (Written), Chinese (Written, Simplified/Traditional) and YouTube Videos.
Whether it’s a blog, vlog, essay or scripted play with sock puppets, we’re looking for thoughtful, critical and innovative discussions in response to the following question:
Reflecting on how *Asians have been portrayed in the media, how does this affect your conception of what it means to be Asian in Canada?
*Asian = South/Southeast/East/West/Central Asian, Pacific Islander, mixed race, etc.
Prizes include:
$300 cash prize, passes to the 2011 Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival...and more!
Also, the editors' pick for best English written submission will be published either in print and/or on the Ricepaper Magazine website!
Guidelines:
Written submissions (Word limit: 1,000 words in English, 2,500 characters in Chinese)
Video submissions (Time limit: 5 minutes)
Questions? E-mail contest@ccnctoronto.ca
Contact Information:
For inquiries: contest@ccnctoronto.ca
For submissions: contest@ccnctoronto.ca
Website: http://www.ccnctoronto.ca
12 May 2011
UN/ COSTI Refugees and Human Rights Youth Poetry Contest (Canada)
Deadline: 17 May 2011
Topic: Refugees and Human Rights
How to Submit a Poem: Download the Entry Form here PDF format
Eligibility: This contest is open to all aspiring poets who are students in Grades 4-12 and attending schools in the greater Toronto area. Poems will be written in English with a maximum of 24 lines. Awards will be given based on the following three grade categories for a total of three first prizes: Group I grades 4-5-6, Group II grades 7-8, Group III grades 9-10-11-12. Current employees or relatives of UNHCR Canada or COSTI Immigrant Services are not eligible to enter the contest.
Prizes: Three First Prizes of $200.00 each. Three Second and Third Prizes of $100.00 each.
Decisions: Judges will be members of the UNHCR Toronto Office, COSTI Immigrant Services, others to be announced. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, creative imagination, characterization, artistic quality, adherence to the topic, and rules established for the contest. All decisions of the judges are final.
Fees: There are no entry fees, no subsidy payments, and no purchases of any kind required to enter and win the contest.
Rights: All poems remain the property of the artist. By submitting a poem for this contest, the artist grants permission to UNHCR Canada and COSTI Immigrant Services to publish the poem, profile contest participants, and use submitted materials in any manner related to refugee and human rights promotion, including for World Refugee Day. UNHCR Canada and COSTI Immigrant Services are under no obligation to publish any contest entries. The artist is under no obligation to purchase a copy of the publication in which the poem may appear.
Winners will be invited to an open ceremony for prize awards and photo/interview opportunity, children younger than 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult that can authorize and sign on their behalf.
Notification: All prize winners will be notified by mail and posted at www.costi.org
For further information, contact:
Mary Pam Vincer
vincer@costi.org
416.244.8989
Q. How does the contest work, and what prizes can I win?
A. UNHCR Canada and COSTI Immigrant Services are sponsoring the second annual greater Toronto area “Refugees and Human Rights Child and Youth Amateur Poetry Contest” to bring greater attention to human rights abuses and the plight of refugees. Each poem will be evaluated by our selection committee.
There are three school grade categories awarded a First Prize of $200 each. The categories are grades 4 to 6, grades 7 to 8 and grades 9 to 12. Each category will also be awarded a Second and Third Honourable Mention in the form of a plaque.
Q. What is the topic and how do I enter the contest by mail?
A. Please enter only one original poem, 24 lines or fewer, on the subject “Refugees and Human Rights”, in any style. The subject is very broad and you can choose to express your views on any aspect of “Refugees and Human Rights”.
Please mail or email your poem to the following address:
Poetry Contest
1710 Dufferin St.
Toronto, ON
M6E 3P2
Email: admin@costi.org
Contact Information:
For inquiries: admin@costi.org
For submissions: admin@costi.org
Website: http://www.costi.org/
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Topic: Refugees and Human Rights
How to Submit a Poem: Download the Entry Form here PDF format
Eligibility: This contest is open to all aspiring poets who are students in Grades 4-12 and attending schools in the greater Toronto area. Poems will be written in English with a maximum of 24 lines. Awards will be given based on the following three grade categories for a total of three first prizes: Group I grades 4-5-6, Group II grades 7-8, Group III grades 9-10-11-12. Current employees or relatives of UNHCR Canada or COSTI Immigrant Services are not eligible to enter the contest.
Prizes: Three First Prizes of $200.00 each. Three Second and Third Prizes of $100.00 each.
Decisions: Judges will be members of the UNHCR Toronto Office, COSTI Immigrant Services, others to be announced. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, creative imagination, characterization, artistic quality, adherence to the topic, and rules established for the contest. All decisions of the judges are final.
Fees: There are no entry fees, no subsidy payments, and no purchases of any kind required to enter and win the contest.
Rights: All poems remain the property of the artist. By submitting a poem for this contest, the artist grants permission to UNHCR Canada and COSTI Immigrant Services to publish the poem, profile contest participants, and use submitted materials in any manner related to refugee and human rights promotion, including for World Refugee Day. UNHCR Canada and COSTI Immigrant Services are under no obligation to publish any contest entries. The artist is under no obligation to purchase a copy of the publication in which the poem may appear.
Winners will be invited to an open ceremony for prize awards and photo/interview opportunity, children younger than 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult that can authorize and sign on their behalf.
Notification: All prize winners will be notified by mail and posted at www.costi.org
For further information, contact:
Mary Pam Vincer
vincer@costi.org
416.244.8989
Q. How does the contest work, and what prizes can I win?
A. UNHCR Canada and COSTI Immigrant Services are sponsoring the second annual greater Toronto area “Refugees and Human Rights Child and Youth Amateur Poetry Contest” to bring greater attention to human rights abuses and the plight of refugees. Each poem will be evaluated by our selection committee.
There are three school grade categories awarded a First Prize of $200 each. The categories are grades 4 to 6, grades 7 to 8 and grades 9 to 12. Each category will also be awarded a Second and Third Honourable Mention in the form of a plaque.
Q. What is the topic and how do I enter the contest by mail?
A. Please enter only one original poem, 24 lines or fewer, on the subject “Refugees and Human Rights”, in any style. The subject is very broad and you can choose to express your views on any aspect of “Refugees and Human Rights”.
Please mail or email your poem to the following address:
Poetry Contest
1710 Dufferin St.
Toronto, ON
M6E 3P2
Email: admin@costi.org
Contact Information:
For inquiries: admin@costi.org
For submissions: admin@costi.org
Website: http://www.costi.org/
08 May 2011
Call Out for Reviewers: Ricepaper Asian Canadian Arts and Culture Magazine
Deadline: 27 May 2011
A review is not just a review.
Are you fascinated by the latest and bestselling book titles? Are you impressed by the range of Canadian poetry being distributed by independent publishers? Are you someone who goes "out on the town" regularly in search of art openings, plays, literary readings, and film galas, only to return home and write down what struck you most about the occasion?
Ricepaper is currently striving to expand our national coverage of books, film, theatre, dance, music, and visual art exhibitions. If you are a writer who can produce thoughtful reviews and critical commentaries that place a high level of importance on informed opinion and social context, now is the perfect time to be writing about the fascinating world of Asian Canadian art and culture!
We are seeking both experienced writers and recent graduates of fine arts, performing arts, or creative writing programs who have a deep interest in one or more artistic forms, whether in the literary, performing or visual arts. Above all, writers should have a passion for culture and be willing to work with our editor to develop meaningful and thoughtful commentary on cultural and artistic events taking place across Canada.
If you would like to join our team as a regular reviewer or critic, please include a short biographical note (less than 50 words) and writing credits and/or a CV- resume with your submission. Send queries and/or final drafts to editor@ricepapermagazine.ca (c/o Eury Chang) no later than May 27, 2011. Writers may also send samples of previous writing along with their query.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: editor@ricepapermagazine.ca
For submissions: editor@ricepapermagazine.ca
Website: http://www.ricepapermagazine.ca/
Read more
A review is not just a review.
Are you fascinated by the latest and bestselling book titles? Are you impressed by the range of Canadian poetry being distributed by independent publishers? Are you someone who goes "out on the town" regularly in search of art openings, plays, literary readings, and film galas, only to return home and write down what struck you most about the occasion?
Ricepaper is currently striving to expand our national coverage of books, film, theatre, dance, music, and visual art exhibitions. If you are a writer who can produce thoughtful reviews and critical commentaries that place a high level of importance on informed opinion and social context, now is the perfect time to be writing about the fascinating world of Asian Canadian art and culture!
We are seeking both experienced writers and recent graduates of fine arts, performing arts, or creative writing programs who have a deep interest in one or more artistic forms, whether in the literary, performing or visual arts. Above all, writers should have a passion for culture and be willing to work with our editor to develop meaningful and thoughtful commentary on cultural and artistic events taking place across Canada.
If you would like to join our team as a regular reviewer or critic, please include a short biographical note (less than 50 words) and writing credits and/or a CV- resume with your submission. Send queries and/or final drafts to editor@ricepapermagazine.ca (c/o Eury Chang) no later than May 27, 2011. Writers may also send samples of previous writing along with their query.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: editor@ricepapermagazine.ca
For submissions: editor@ricepapermagazine.ca
Website: http://www.ricepapermagazine.ca/
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