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Kayt Lackie: Elliot Lakes’s New Program Lead

by | Jan 17, 2020 | ,

Kayt is a novelist, new media storyteller, and musician who recently returned to Elliot Lake. After studying classical music at the University of Western Ontario, publishing at Humber College and creative writing at the University of Auckland, she received her PhD in Digital Creative Writing from Bath Spa University in 2017.  Kayt is a recurring staff writer on the hit augmented reality app Zombies, Run! and her next novel, “Connection at Newcombe”, is due out Autumn 2020 from Latitude 46. Kayt has been involved in community art since she was a child, first as an avid learner, and more recently as an organiser and teacher.

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WE’RE HIRING! Program Lead – Kenora

by | Oct 25, 2019 | , ,

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and Library CEO/Head Librarian at the City of Kenora Public Library, the Digital Creator Program Lead will be responsible for coordinating and executing the Digital Creator North project in Kenora, Ontario. The project offers structured and unstructured learning environments in digital and media arts for youth and emerging artists. Program Leads will be required to create a welcoming space and develop responsive media arts programming for their community.

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Hannah Ciacco: Sault Ste. Marie’s New Program Lead

by | Jun 12, 2019 | ,

After graduating from Fanshawe College with a degree in General Arts and Science, Hannah Caicco quickly discovered her passion for literature and Indigenous history. She went on to complete an Honours Double Major in English and History from Algoma University. During her studies Hannah worked closely with the Shingwauk Hall Archives to successfully complete her honours thesis on the Gendered Experiences of Residential School Students.

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