Poetry For Peace: For Palestine and All Occupied Peoples

Poetry for Peace: For Palestine and All Occupied Peoples

Friday, 1 December 2023
6:30 - 8:30 PM

Join SFU Slam Poetry, cosponsored by CCMS, for a healing evening of poetry and spoken word at SFU in Burnaby, BC. This event aims to facilitate a space of community support and solidarity with the Palestinian people facing genocide, occupation, displacement, and for all other peoples facing similar current or historical circumstances. Let's come together to celebrate the power of words. Through the art of poetry, we can create a space for community support, understanding, empathy, and solidarity. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of this space for peace. Specific location TBA.

THIS IS NOT AN OPEN MIC.

SFU Slam Poetry Club is now accepting poets to perform on the topic of Palestine, or any other current oppressed and occupied people. It must be original content and you must submit your poem for review before being accepted as a performer. We will allow more than 1 poem. Please sign up to perform here: https://forms.gle/q65R927XySvWtJtGA

A small honorarium will be given to approved performers sponsored by CCMS.

SFU Slam Poetry Club Disclaimer

This space will NOT tolerate islamophobia, anti-Palestinian hate, anti-semitism, or any other form of discrimination. We strive to create a safe, respectful, and entertaining space for our community members. As a club that provides a platform for the public, we acknowledge that our performers come from diverse backgrounds and experiences with different beliefs and cultures. Our aim is to allow these various voices, specifically the marginalized, a space to express themselves without fear.Follow us for updates @sfuslampoetry

Collaboration Inquiries: please email Sta176@sfu.ca.

SFU Slam Poetry respectfully acknowledges the x*malkayam (Musqueam), Skwxwu7mesh Üxwumixw (Squamish). salihkata7 (Tileil-Waututh), diday (Katzie), keik adam (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.

About SFU Slam Poetry Club

SFU Slam Poetry club is SFU's first ever Slam Poetry Club that hosts monthly slams for SFU students and non-students. We aim to create a safe community space for racialized and marginalized folks in the Greater Vancouver Area to express themselves through poetry.