It’s September 30, which means today is Orange Shirt Day & National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Last year I shared a poem titled, Ghost from the Past, that I wrote back in 2022. You can read it here.
You can also read my personal Land Acknowledgment here.
Now you can also see it in my newest YouTube video here! https://youtu.be/6sUxD-FE25w
It's hard to believe it's been two years since I received the 2022 OTIP Education Support Staff Worker award. As I reflect on this, it seems so crazy how fast time flies. It literally feels like it happen last week.
It was such an honour to be chosen as the recipient of the big honour from among the thousands of nominations OTIP received from all across Ontario. Moreover, I was even more honoured and humbled to be the first (and so far only) person of colour to receive award, as well as being the first person from Toronto and the youngest person to ever receive it. I am proud to be the person who has shattered this glass ceiling and to be an inspiration and representation for others in visible and radicalized minority groups.
See the original post with photos from the incredible event here: http://vickrambachan.blogspot.com/09/2022-otip-support-staff-award
Some exciting news to announce today! This winter my new poem, Lament Through the Eagle's Eyes will be published in a brand-new collection by the Polar Expressions Publishing titled, Winter's Melody.
This book is composed of poetry by talented Canadians from all across the nation. I am honoured to once again be featured in Polar Expressions annual collection.
The book will be available just in time for the Holidays season and would make a great Christmas gift for the avid reader in your life.
Winter's Melody is available for pre-oder now exclusively from Polar Expressions Publishing shop: https://polarexpressions.ca/Shop.html
Be sure to order your copy(s) now!
Some exciting news to share that I received today! This winter my new short story, The Waitress will be published in a brand-new collection by the Polar Expressions Publishing titled, Seaside.
This book is composed of short stories by talented Canadians from coast to coast to coast. I am honoured to once again be featured in Polar Expressions annual short story collection.
The book will be available just in time for the Holidays season and will make a great Christmas gift for the avid reader on your list.
Seaside is available for pre-oder now exclusively from Polar Expressions Publishing's shop: https://polarexpressions.ca/Shop.html
Be sure to order your copy(s) now!