Writing
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Who I am, not what I do: On writing as identity – Sarah MacDonald
Sarah MacDonald is a journalist and editor based in Toronto. Her work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, VICE, Hazlitt, The Walrus, CBC Arts, Elle Canada, FASHION, SLAM Canada, and many more. Her journalism focuses on music, culture, tech,… Continue reading
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Playing by My Rules: Lessons on Finding Your Own Path – Kemi Akinsanya
Preface Hey y’all, my name is Kemi Akinsanya. Ever since Grade 10, when I first took Ms. Hunnisett’s creative writing class, I’ve been exploring the world through curiosity, creativity, and a desire to understand people. That class became my space… Continue reading
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Landing on the Moon – Ayisha Khalid
Ayisha is currently a PhD student in Epidemiology at the University of Oxford, an ocean away from the AP English classroom at FFCA where she nurtured her confidence in creative and critical writing. Ayisha completed her Master of Public Health… Continue reading
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We Are for the Angels: Notes on a Life of Art, Law and Imagination – Robey Stothart
Robey Stothart is a paralegal, writer, musician, and teaching artist based in Calgary. He previously collaborated with Pamela on a mentoring project that paired artists with students to create and respond to poetry for a joint art show. He’s competed… Continue reading
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Begin Again: What a 20-Year Detour Taught Me About Growth – Tahnee Hipel
Tahnee is a clever, creative, talented, kind soul whom I had the honour of teaching drama to back at the start of my career in Kitchener, Ontario at CHCI. She is a “dynamic entrepreneur, coffee shop owner – Bruud Coffee Shop,… Continue reading
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Vibe Coding – Ore Arowobusoye
Ore is a software developer who codes by day and writes stories by night. She currently works at a tech company that focuses on providing tech for lawyers. In her spare time, she likes to host costume parties, play piano,… Continue reading
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Tips for Picking Figs – Megan Wilson
Megan Wilson Megan recently completed law school at the University of Calgary. At the time of writing, she is an articling student at the Calgary office of a national law firm. In addition to her Juris Doctor, she also holds… Continue reading
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The Duality of (Wo)Man – Chemist, Writer, and Musician – Joy Idowu
joyandsorrows is a Nigerian poet and spoken word artist based in Calgary, Alberta. While pursuing her Chemistry degree at the University of Calgary, she pursued a music minor, which inspired her to self-publish her first poetry book, ‘The Trails of… Continue reading
The Road Taken: Career Journeys 