candie tanaka
@candietanaka.bsky.social
#Writer Trans (They/He) Hāfu ハーフ @anvilpress
@guernica_ed @orcabook #Artist #Librarian on Stolen Indigenous land | BFA Emily Carr University | MFA University of Alberta | SFU Creative Writing | BCIT New Media |
@guernica_ed @orcabook #Artist #Librarian on Stolen Indigenous land | BFA Emily Carr University | MFA University of Alberta | SFU Creative Writing | BCIT New Media |
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CBC Arts - Tania Willard is the winner of the $100,000 2025 Sobey Art Award
www.cbc.ca/arts/tania-w...
www.cbc.ca/arts/tania-w...
Tania Willard wins the 2025 Sobey Art Award | CBC Arts
Known for her work with Indigenous land-based practices, the artist from Niskonlith, B.C., is the recipient of the $100,000 grand prize.
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
CBC Arts - Tania Willard is the winner of the $100,000 2025 Sobey Art Award
www.cbc.ca/arts/tania-w...
www.cbc.ca/arts/tania-w...
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Thanks so much to these writers today for joining in on the chat @moritherapy.bsky.social @emath.bsky.social @toveblack.bsky.social @perkustooth.bsky.social If you have anything that you'd like to add, please add the hashtag #TWSOchat to your comment, so that we can see it. Please follow the above!
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Thanks so much to these writers today for joining in on the chat @moritherapy.bsky.social @emath.bsky.social @toveblack.bsky.social @perkustooth.bsky.social If you have anything that you'd like to add, please add the hashtag #TWSOchat to your comment, so that we can see it. Please follow the above!
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Reminder, that the next #TWSOchat is tomorrow, Sunday, November 9th at 10:30am (PST) and the subject is: Discussions With Other Writers. Join in on the chat with #TWS writers, alumni & mentors to refine your writing practice. Ask questions & share your experience #WritingCommunity #Writers
November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Reminder, that the next #TWSOchat is tomorrow, Sunday, November 9th at 10:30am (PST) and the subject is: Discussions With Other Writers. Join in on the chat with #TWS writers, alumni & mentors to refine your writing practice. Ask questions & share your experience #WritingCommunity #Writers
psssssttt I now know where they are stockpiling all over the banana milk that I can never seem to find in Japan!
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
psssssttt I now know where they are stockpiling all over the banana milk that I can never seem to find in Japan!
Today, Oct 26 at 4pm (PDT) Join Caitlin Press for a virtual book reading of Queer Country Crossroads with editor Mabe Kyle and contributors Jude Bialik, Reanna Thiessen, Raegan Cote, Petra Eikelenboom, Dennis Hawkins-Bogle, Holly Stone, Candie Tanaka, & Jaik Josephson www.crowdcast.io/c/o31d01v88q1z
Queer Country Crossroads: Virtual Book Launch in Western Canada
Register now for Queer Country Crossroads: Virtual Book Launch in Western Canada on crowdcast, scheduled to go live on October 26, 2025, 04:00 PM PDT.
www.crowdcast.io
October 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Today, Oct 26 at 4pm (PDT) Join Caitlin Press for a virtual book reading of Queer Country Crossroads with editor Mabe Kyle and contributors Jude Bialik, Reanna Thiessen, Raegan Cote, Petra Eikelenboom, Dennis Hawkins-Bogle, Holly Stone, Candie Tanaka, & Jaik Josephson www.crowdcast.io/c/o31d01v88q1z
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I like getting ideas and paragraphs started for short essays during the #TWSsprints. So, I will be working on that today. It's a nice chilly day out, so it feels nice to be inside and working with some text. Later this afternoon, I'll be doing an online reading with Caitlin Press #writingday ^ct
October 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I like getting ideas and paragraphs started for short essays during the #TWSsprints. So, I will be working on that today. It's a nice chilly day out, so it feels nice to be inside and working with some text. Later this afternoon, I'll be doing an online reading with Caitlin Press #writingday ^ct
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Getting ready to start our @twssfu.bsky.social TWSSFU sprints session this morning Sun. Oct 26th at 10:30am PDT on Bluesky #TWSsprints. Open to all #writers everywhere, write for 15mins, break 5mins x 3 sprints. Do some morning pages before you start your day! #WritingCommunity #WritingLife #writers
October 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Getting ready to start our @twssfu.bsky.social TWSSFU sprints session this morning Sun. Oct 26th at 10:30am PDT on Bluesky #TWSsprints. Open to all #writers everywhere, write for 15mins, break 5mins x 3 sprints. Do some morning pages before you start your day! #WritingCommunity #WritingLife #writers
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This one snuck up on us fast. But have no fear, because it's time to get to some sprinting this Sunday, October 26th at 10:30am PDT online with us on Bluesky! Join us for 3 x 15 minute sprint sessions to warm up for a good Sunday spent writing! #TWSsprints
October 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
This one snuck up on us fast. But have no fear, because it's time to get to some sprinting this Sunday, October 26th at 10:30am PDT online with us on Bluesky! Join us for 3 x 15 minute sprint sessions to warm up for a good Sunday spent writing! #TWSsprints
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It's time again for the next #TWSOchat right here on Bluesky. Join us this Sunday, October 12th at 10:30am (PDT) online to discuss your writing routines. How do you stay motivated, what things do you do that have become part of #writing processes. #writers #WritingRoutines #literature
October 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
It's time again for the next #TWSOchat right here on Bluesky. Join us this Sunday, October 12th at 10:30am (PDT) online to discuss your writing routines. How do you stay motivated, what things do you do that have become part of #writing processes. #writers #WritingRoutines #literature
Hey y’all, tomorrow night Thursday, October 2nd at 7pm, the wonderful Mabe Kyle and friends are launching the anthology, Queer Country Crossroads by @caitlinpress.bsky.social at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social on Commercial Drive! Support your indie bookstores in whatever ways you can 🏳️⚧️❤️🏳️🌈
October 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Hey y’all, tomorrow night Thursday, October 2nd at 7pm, the wonderful Mabe Kyle and friends are launching the anthology, Queer Country Crossroads by @caitlinpress.bsky.social at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social on Commercial Drive! Support your indie bookstores in whatever ways you can 🏳️⚧️❤️🏳️🌈
CBC Gem is doing a live broadcast for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with music and discussion 🧡🧡🧡
September 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
CBC Gem is doing a live broadcast for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with music and discussion 🧡🧡🧡
This Waves is the HUB of meetups aside from the library of course. #Vancouver
September 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This Waves is the HUB of meetups aside from the library of course. #Vancouver
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This will be our last in person #TWSsprints session, and you still have time to make it out. We sprint until 11:30am (PDT) and it's a nice space to meet other #TWS writers and other writers in the community. All writers are welcome to chat in person with other writers in #Vancouver or follow online.
September 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This will be our last in person #TWSsprints session, and you still have time to make it out. We sprint until 11:30am (PDT) and it's a nice space to meet other #TWS writers and other writers in the community. All writers are welcome to chat in person with other writers in #Vancouver or follow online.
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Hi everyone, we are waiting for you at Waves on Howe. We are set up near the piano on the left as you go through the main entrance, so if you are here, come over and say to join in! #TWSsprints
September 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Hi everyone, we are waiting for you at Waves on Howe. We are set up near the piano on the left as you go through the main entrance, so if you are here, come over and say to join in! #TWSsprints
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Getting ready to start our @twssfu.bsky.social TWSSFU sprints session this morning Sun. September 28th at 10:30am PDT on Bluesky in person at Waves on Howe St. #TWSsprints. Open to all #writers everywhere, write for 15mins, break 5mins x 3 sprints. Do some morning pages before you start your day!
September 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Getting ready to start our @twssfu.bsky.social TWSSFU sprints session this morning Sun. September 28th at 10:30am PDT on Bluesky in person at Waves on Howe St. #TWSsprints. Open to all #writers everywhere, write for 15mins, break 5mins x 3 sprints. Do some morning pages before you start your day!
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The former Emily Carr University of Art + Design building on Granville Island will soon become an arts and innovation hub, and 221A is hoping to lead the transformation with a proposal that highlights Indigenous textile innovation.
www.createastir.ca/articles/gra...
www.createastir.ca/articles/gra...
On Granville Island, 221A makes shortlist to turn former Emily Carr building into an arts and innovation hub — Stir
Nonprofit’s proposal for the 125,000-square-foot building revolves around a concept by Musqueam weaver Debra Sparrow
www.createastir.ca
August 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The former Emily Carr University of Art + Design building on Granville Island will soon become an arts and innovation hub, and 221A is hoping to lead the transformation with a proposal that highlights Indigenous textile innovation.
www.createastir.ca/articles/gra...
www.createastir.ca/articles/gra...
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🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW for all events at the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest! 🎟️
writersfest.bc.ca/2025-festiva...
#VWF2025 takes place from October 20–26, featuring over 130 authors in 87 events to spark empathy, action, and transformation. Join us on Granville Island and beyond.
writersfest.bc.ca/2025-festiva...
#VWF2025 takes place from October 20–26, featuring over 130 authors in 87 events to spark empathy, action, and transformation. Join us on Granville Island and beyond.
September 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW for all events at the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest! 🎟️
writersfest.bc.ca/2025-festiva...
#VWF2025 takes place from October 20–26, featuring over 130 authors in 87 events to spark empathy, action, and transformation. Join us on Granville Island and beyond.
writersfest.bc.ca/2025-festiva...
#VWF2025 takes place from October 20–26, featuring over 130 authors in 87 events to spark empathy, action, and transformation. Join us on Granville Island and beyond.
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The next #TWSsprints session is in person this Sunday, September 28th at 10:30am (PDT). Sprint in person with Laura and Candie and meet other TWS students and alumni. This is a great way to get some words down first thing on a Sunday morning and get your writing day off to a fantastic start!
September 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The next #TWSsprints session is in person this Sunday, September 28th at 10:30am (PDT). Sprint in person with Laura and Candie and meet other TWS students and alumni. This is a great way to get some words down first thing on a Sunday morning and get your writing day off to a fantastic start!
Overheard in the park, "It's supposed to be Dude Chilling Park, not fuck around and be loud park, chill out!" #Vancouver #community
September 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Overheard in the park, "It's supposed to be Dude Chilling Park, not fuck around and be loud park, chill out!" #Vancouver #community
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Save the date for the next #TWSOchat this Sunday, September 14th at 10:30am (PDT). We will discuss How Do You Build Your Community? Join in with TWS alumni + mentors to ask q's and share your knowledge. #writerschat #WritingCommnunity
September 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Save the date for the next #TWSOchat this Sunday, September 14th at 10:30am (PDT). We will discuss How Do You Build Your Community? Join in with TWS alumni + mentors to ask q's and share your knowledge. #writerschat #WritingCommnunity
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The next #TWSsprints will be this Sunday, Aug 24 at 10:30am (PDT) online. All writers are welcome to join in on the sessions. It's a great space for TWS online students to write along with their cohort too. Everyone though from the local writing community is welcome to participate with us!
August 21, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The next #TWSsprints will be this Sunday, Aug 24 at 10:30am (PDT) online. All writers are welcome to join in on the sessions. It's a great space for TWS online students to write along with their cohort too. Everyone though from the local writing community is welcome to participate with us!
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Save the date for the next #TWSOchat on Sunday, September 14th at 10:30am (PDT). We will discuss How Do You Build Your Community? Join in with TWS alumni + mentors to ask q's and share your knowledge. #writerschat #WritingCommnunity
August 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Save the date for the next #TWSOchat on Sunday, September 14th at 10:30am (PDT). We will discuss How Do You Build Your Community? Join in with TWS alumni + mentors to ask q's and share your knowledge. #writerschat #WritingCommnunity
On Monday, Aug 11 at 6-8pm at Cross and Crows Books on Commercial Drive (right near the skytrain).
WRITING THE QUEER IN LITERATURE
Join authors Lydia Kwa, Carrie Mac and Candie Tanaka as they discuss their own unique writing processes.
Free tix + baked goods - www.wordvancouver.ca/upcoming-eve...
WRITING THE QUEER IN LITERATURE
Join authors Lydia Kwa, Carrie Mac and Candie Tanaka as they discuss their own unique writing processes.
Free tix + baked goods - www.wordvancouver.ca/upcoming-eve...
Writing the Queer in Literature — WV
Join authors Lydia Kwa, Carrie Mac and Candie Tanaka as they discuss their own unique processes for "Writing the Queer" in Literature.
www.wordvancouver.ca
August 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
On Monday, Aug 11 at 6-8pm at Cross and Crows Books on Commercial Drive (right near the skytrain).
WRITING THE QUEER IN LITERATURE
Join authors Lydia Kwa, Carrie Mac and Candie Tanaka as they discuss their own unique writing processes.
Free tix + baked goods - www.wordvancouver.ca/upcoming-eve...
WRITING THE QUEER IN LITERATURE
Join authors Lydia Kwa, Carrie Mac and Candie Tanaka as they discuss their own unique writing processes.
Free tix + baked goods - www.wordvancouver.ca/upcoming-eve...
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Tomorrow, Sunday August 10th at 10:30am (PDT) right here on Bluesky we discuss using Science and Technology in your writing. Join in on the chat with TWS community members including alumni, other students and sometimes a mentor too. Ask questions and share your writing experience. #TWSOchat
August 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Tomorrow, Sunday August 10th at 10:30am (PDT) right here on Bluesky we discuss using Science and Technology in your writing. Join in on the chat with TWS community members including alumni, other students and sometimes a mentor too. Ask questions and share your writing experience. #TWSOchat