Interview

"I read once that to be born Indigenous is to be born an activist – just the state of being and existing is a form of resistance to oppression. It’s unfair pressure to put on people, but as an artist I can transform that injustice into something larger than myself....

"Writing has saved my emotional, spiritual, and intellectual life in a country where I wasn’t supposed to exist, let alone thrive. It allows me to sort out the mess of structural inequity, bureaucratic obfuscation, colonial racism, and sexism. It allows a space for my...

"Be brave and honest. Sure, we’re making things up when we write fiction, but the thing that makes me fall in love with a piece is emotional honesty. Whatever scares you—go there." Doretta Lau is Room’s 2016 fiction contest judge. Her story “Best Practices for Time...

In the following interview, d'bi young anitafrika discusses diversity, performance, Sorplusi, and more. d’bi young anitafrika is reknowned globally for her performances. She is a poet and founder of the Watah Theatre located in Toronto where she teaches the Sorplusi...

Chelene talks about editing issue 39.4, her new role as Room's Managing Editor, and about her own writing. The Room Collective is very excited to have you on board as the new Managing Editor. How are you adjusting to the new role?I was super excited when I was asked...

Chelene talks about editing issue 39.4, her new role as Room's Managing Editor, and about her own writing. The Room Collective is very excited to have you on board as the new Managing Editor. How are you adjusting to the new role?I was super excited when I was asked...

Chelene talks about editing issue 39.4, her new role as Room's Managing Editor, and about her own writing. The Room Collective is very excited to have you on board as the new Managing Editor. How are you adjusting to the new role?I was super excited when I was asked...

Chelene talks about editing issue 39.4, her new role as Room's Managing Editor, and about her own writing. The Room Collective is very excited to have you on board as the new Managing Editor. How are you adjusting to the new role?I was super excited when I was asked...

Léonicka Valcius literally wrote the hashtag on diverse Canadian literature. Léonicka Valcius is a self-described writers' champion and readers' advocate who literally wrote the hashtag on diverse Canadian literature. She works inside the publishing industry, as a...

Just in time for National Poetry Month, Room chats with Jillian Christmas, about the Verses Festival of Words. Just in time for National Poetry Month, Room chats with Jillian Christmas, about the Verses Festival of Words, taking place in Vancouver B.C. from April...