An evening of literature, art, and music hosted by The Polyglot and Daaira House

LitFest, October 18, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, The Green Room

For the past nine years, The Polyglot—an award-winning local multilingual magazine—has offered a vibrant platform for artists, writers, and translators to experiment with language and art.

At LitFest, we are honoured to launch our fifteenth issue, Daaira—a collaboration with Daaira House, guest edited by Aaima Azhar and Zainab Azhar.

This panel discussion brings together the founders of The Polyglot, Laberinto Press, Hungry Zine and Living Hyphen to discuss the need for and the challenges of publishing multicultural, multilingual, and hyphenated authors in the ever-evolving landscape of Canadian publishing. This panel will be moderated by translator and Edmonton’s 11th Poet Laureate, Medgine Mathurin.

What do you feel you’re missing from your writing practice currently?

Community? Inspiration? Joy? A gentle nudge to begin?

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting to explore your voice, this workshop is for you. Join us for a joyful experience designed to spark creativity in anyone, especially those curious about poetry, language, or trying something new.

Come join us for an evening of cultural and linguistic celebration at the launch of âniskôverberation, Issue 14 of The Polyglot, proudly presented in partnership with SILR (Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization). Expect readings and presentations, insights from the editors, food & drinks.

PLUS — every attendee will receive a copy of Issue 14: âniskôverberation as a gift.

Our brains are wired to experience stress in the face of change. This workshop will bring what’s present in our creative minds to the forefront through reading poetry, reflective prompts, writing, and sharing with the group. 

Join us for an enchanting summer evening of poetry as we celebrate the launch of ISARO, Candice Joy Oliva's debut chapbook weaving Bicolano, Tagalog, and English.

Declare your love—in any language! The Polyglot is delighted to partner with the Art Gallery of Alberta to host a multilingual poetry open mic in tandem with the installation of August Klintberg’s Love Empire on the terrace of the AGA.

Join us for a special poetry workshop led by Anna Marie Sewell to support Indigenous Language Revitalization.

Join us for a special art workshop led by Lana Whiskeyjack to support Indigenous Language Revitalization.