“For my Poet Laureate Legacy Project, I did not write a book, attempt a tome, make a recording, nor set word in stone. My Laureate Legacy is your Poetic Progeny.”

Becoming Calgary’s 6th Poet Laureate is the greatest public poetic position that I have ever professionally achieved…

In MyWorlds, Words and Wellness are two elements that I have made complimentary to each other in every way possible, but this date has produced something unexpected between them.

Thank You Education, and Thank All Of You, for allowing me to bring Poetry and Spoken Word Arts to the next generations.

I see the roles of Black Artists evolving in Canada’s Cultural Landscape - outside the confines of just ‘culture’.

The GRAND cordially invites all community members, including artists, arts organizations, patrons, supporters, community builders, academics, political and corporate leaders to a community conversation on March 13th from 1pm-3pm at the Flanagan Theatre.

ARTIFACT OR FICTION was an honouring of The Life of Mother Earth, the Life on Earth, and the Life on Earth, now left…

Dear Winspear Centre, Thank You for inviting me back for another Harmonic Collaboration.

“I’m having the time of my life, learning from whom I’m leading - and it’s my belief that this is the way. “

“My partner and I decided to set up our home for short term rental for travelers visiting our city. I knew that I wanted to create a space for people to relax and recharge. But also, for the guests to have a special connection with Calgary.”

Inside this wonderful learning space, I have been greatly honoured amongst These Greats, with commemorated words to encourage our future generations.

Wakefield Brewster talks about his experience collaborating with Telus Storyhive on the production of Adaptation in the Impoverished City.

A few months back, I had announced being approached by Michelle Kotelko and Torri Airhart, (of ARC), to blend artistic arsenals in a collaborative effort. 

I responded with a thunderous and resounding affirmative!

Wakefield Brewster introduces us to his goof friend and fellow artist entrepreneur Tory Manywounds, and Indigenous artist who makes beautiful and meaning full handmade custom jewellery in Calgary, Alberta

It’s back. 

Not only is it back, but it appears to be here to stay, here to be annual, here to be housed, and homed.

Wakefield Brewster will soon be releasing his debut poetry book.

Stay tuned for the release and be prepared to be moved by the power of their words!

In these last five phonetically-filled days, a near 100 Grade 7 Students opened up their minds, hearts, and imaginations, to the presence, the positivity, and power of Poetry.

Wakefield teases new poetry and new projects while showing gratitude to his poetry community.

Last year, actually, 11 months ago, The City of Calgary and the Calgary Downtown Association made contact with Da Lyrical PitBull and PitBull Poetry In The Park was born.

Last year, actually, 11 months ago, The City of Calgary and the Calgary Downtown Association made contact with Da Lyrical PitBull and PitBull Poetry In The Park was born.