CE Gatchalian
@cegatchalian.bsky.social
Author who writes in multiple genres. Filipinx queer MAD neurodivergent 64-16 (“Vancouver”-born, “Toronto”-based). https://linktr.ee/cegatchalian
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Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and Keith Porter Jr. were murdered. Marimar Martinez was shot. Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and jailed.
The next could be you.
What’s at stake isn’t just our democracy. It’s also your safety and security and that of your loved ones.
This is personal — to every one of us.
The next could be you.
What’s at stake isn’t just our democracy. It’s also your safety and security and that of your loved ones.
This is personal — to every one of us.
January 25, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and Keith Porter Jr. were murdered. Marimar Martinez was shot. Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and jailed.
The next could be you.
What’s at stake isn’t just our democracy. It’s also your safety and security and that of your loved ones.
This is personal — to every one of us.
The next could be you.
What’s at stake isn’t just our democracy. It’s also your safety and security and that of your loved ones.
This is personal — to every one of us.
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“CultureBrew.Art will be a game-changer for our artists and arts production in Canada.” – Jean Yoon
Thanks to her generosity, BIPOC artists can now access a free CultureBrew.Art membership via the JEAN YOON BURSARY FUND!
Apply here: culturebrew.art/bursary
Thanks to her generosity, BIPOC artists can now access a free CultureBrew.Art membership via the JEAN YOON BURSARY FUND!
Apply here: culturebrew.art/bursary
January 23, 2026 at 12:58 AM
“CultureBrew.Art will be a game-changer for our artists and arts production in Canada.” – Jean Yoon
Thanks to her generosity, BIPOC artists can now access a free CultureBrew.Art membership via the JEAN YOON BURSARY FUND!
Apply here: culturebrew.art/bursary
Thanks to her generosity, BIPOC artists can now access a free CultureBrew.Art membership via the JEAN YOON BURSARY FUND!
Apply here: culturebrew.art/bursary
Interview I did on Coffee with Chris. Art and writing etc. #canlit #canadiantheatre #filipino #filipinocanadian #queerliterature #queertheatre
Writer, Thinker, Trailblazer — C. E. Gatchalian on Art, Identity & Storytelling | Coffee with Chris
YouTube video by Coffee With Chris Power
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January 22, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Interview I did on Coffee with Chris. Art and writing etc. #canlit #canadiantheatre #filipino #filipinocanadian #queerliterature #queertheatre
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So CBC interviewed me and a number of other victims of financial scams. Anyways, my bit starts at around 36:30, but I would recommend that you listen to the whole show, as we are all vulnerable.
MILLION DOLLAR TIP (literally): never give out your banking PIN.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
#scams
MILLION DOLLAR TIP (literally): never give out your banking PIN.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
#scams
Live Radio | CBC Listen
Radio One and CBC Music
www.cbc.ca
January 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM
So CBC interviewed me and a number of other victims of financial scams. Anyways, my bit starts at around 36:30, but I would recommend that you listen to the whole show, as we are all vulnerable.
MILLION DOLLAR TIP (literally): never give out your banking PIN.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
#scams
MILLION DOLLAR TIP (literally): never give out your banking PIN.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
#scams
Q&A with the star of Heated Rivalry!
YouTube video by Langara College
youtube.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Queer Palestinian activist Ghadir Shafie talks about the genocide, Israeli pinkwashing and how Israel is killing queer Palestinians. #freepalestine #queerpalestinians #pinkwashing
youtu.be/22PPZylW9xw?...
youtu.be/22PPZylW9xw?...
Queer Palestinian EVISCERATES Gay Israeli Soldier With Rainbow Flag In Gaza
YouTube video by Katie Halper
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Queer Palestinian activist Ghadir Shafie talks about the genocide, Israeli pinkwashing and how Israel is killing queer Palestinians. #freepalestine #queerpalestinians #pinkwashing
youtu.be/22PPZylW9xw?...
youtu.be/22PPZylW9xw?...
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When your writing is both too on the nose and, at the same time, misses the mark.
November 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
When your writing is both too on the nose and, at the same time, misses the mark.
Countdown to #NewJerusalem. #mamdaninyc
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Countdown to #NewJerusalem. #mamdaninyc
Visionary director Peter Hinton-Davis has been part of Falling in Time’s journey since 2018. Help us reach our goal by Giving Tuesday, Dec 2 — and bring this new chapter to life. 💙 www.gofundme.com/f/help-launc...
#canadiantheatre #fundraiser #cegatchalian #peterhintondavis #fallingintime
#canadiantheatre #fundraiser #cegatchalian #peterhintondavis #fallingintime
Donate to Help Launch Falling in Time: Our Design Workshop, organized by Chris Gatchalian
We’re building something extraordinary — and you can help shape it f… Chris Gatchalian needs your support for Help Launch Falling in Time: Our Design Workshop
www.gofundme.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Visionary director Peter Hinton-Davis has been part of Falling in Time’s journey since 2018. Help us reach our goal by Giving Tuesday, Dec 2 — and bring this new chapter to life. 💙 www.gofundme.com/f/help-launc...
#canadiantheatre #fundraiser #cegatchalian #peterhintondavis #fallingintime
#canadiantheatre #fundraiser #cegatchalian #peterhintondavis #fallingintime
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Arsenal Pulp Press is proud to be a #CertifiedCanadianPublisher. 🇨🇦
The majority of books sold in Canada are published by foreign-owned companies, yet Canadian-owned publishers produce the majority of books by Canadian authors.
The majority of books sold in Canada are published by foreign-owned companies, yet Canadian-owned publishers produce the majority of books by Canadian authors.
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Arsenal Pulp Press is proud to be a #CertifiedCanadianPublisher. 🇨🇦
The majority of books sold in Canada are published by foreign-owned companies, yet Canadian-owned publishers produce the majority of books by Canadian authors.
The majority of books sold in Canada are published by foreign-owned companies, yet Canadian-owned publishers produce the majority of books by Canadian authors.
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“You say you’re not going to make the same mistakes your parents made. But I didn’t realize how many other mistakes were available.”
- Sharon Olds
- Sharon Olds
October 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“You say you’re not going to make the same mistakes your parents made. But I didn’t realize how many other mistakes were available.”
- Sharon Olds
- Sharon Olds
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"Literary prizes can give the impression that art is a competition. Take it from a ferociously competitive person: Art is anti-competitive. Art is a long, unending conversation between generations."
- Lauren Groff
- Lauren Groff
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"Literary prizes can give the impression that art is a competition. Take it from a ferociously competitive person: Art is anti-competitive. Art is a long, unending conversation between generations."
- Lauren Groff
- Lauren Groff
A big part of our fundraiser is helping bring Maki Yi, an extraordinary Korean Canadian artist, to TO to work with director Peter Hinton-Davis. Her insight and collaboration are vital to the play’s soul.
DONATE HERE:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-launc...
#FallingInTime #CanadianTheatre #QueerTheatre
DONATE HERE:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-launc...
#FallingInTime #CanadianTheatre #QueerTheatre
October 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A big part of our fundraiser is helping bring Maki Yi, an extraordinary Korean Canadian artist, to TO to work with director Peter Hinton-Davis. Her insight and collaboration are vital to the play’s soul.
DONATE HERE:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-launc...
#FallingInTime #CanadianTheatre #QueerTheatre
DONATE HERE:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-launc...
#FallingInTime #CanadianTheatre #QueerTheatre
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🎉 Artist Members: Post Opportunities for HALF the Price! 🎉
Thrilled to announce a brand-new perk for all CBA Artist Members: 50% off the posting fee when you promote your opportunity on CBA – artist calls, jobs, funding, awards & more.
Post today for just $15!
culturebrew.art/oppo...
Thrilled to announce a brand-new perk for all CBA Artist Members: 50% off the posting fee when you promote your opportunity on CBA – artist calls, jobs, funding, awards & more.
Post today for just $15!
culturebrew.art/oppo...
October 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
🎉 Artist Members: Post Opportunities for HALF the Price! 🎉
Thrilled to announce a brand-new perk for all CBA Artist Members: 50% off the posting fee when you promote your opportunity on CBA – artist calls, jobs, funding, awards & more.
Post today for just $15!
culturebrew.art/oppo...
Thrilled to announce a brand-new perk for all CBA Artist Members: 50% off the posting fee when you promote your opportunity on CBA – artist calls, jobs, funding, awards & more.
Post today for just $15!
culturebrew.art/oppo...
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#CBAOpportunity: The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance is hosting a GVPTA INDUSTRY HANGOUT for BLACK THEATRE ARTISTS!
REGISTER HERE:
culturebrew.art/oppo...
#CultureBrewArt #CultureBrewArtists #IBPOC #BIPOC #BIPOCArtists #IBPOCArtists #BCArtists #VancouverArtists #BlackArtists
REGISTER HERE:
culturebrew.art/oppo...
#CultureBrewArt #CultureBrewArtists #IBPOC #BIPOC #BIPOCArtists #IBPOCArtists #BCArtists #VancouverArtists #BlackArtists
October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#CBAOpportunity: The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance is hosting a GVPTA INDUSTRY HANGOUT for BLACK THEATRE ARTISTS!
REGISTER HERE:
culturebrew.art/oppo...
#CultureBrewArt #CultureBrewArtists #IBPOC #BIPOC #BIPOCArtists #IBPOCArtists #BCArtists #VancouverArtists #BlackArtists
REGISTER HERE:
culturebrew.art/oppo...
#CultureBrewArt #CultureBrewArtists #IBPOC #BIPOC #BIPOCArtists #IBPOCArtists #BCArtists #VancouverArtists #BlackArtists
Today we launch! ✨
Help us make the FALLING IN TIME design workshop happen — a small step toward a big dream.
Even $5 or $10 makes a difference. Let’s make it happen, together.
#FallingInTime #SupportTheArts #StrengthInNumbers
Help us make the FALLING IN TIME design workshop happen — a small step toward a big dream.
Even $5 or $10 makes a difference. Let’s make it happen, together.
#FallingInTime #SupportTheArts #StrengthInNumbers
Donate to Help Launch Falling in Time: Our Design Workshop, organized by Chris Gatchalian
We’re building something extraordinary — and you can help shape it f… Chris Gatchalian needs your support for Help Launch Falling in Time: Our Design Workshop
www.gofundme.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Today we launch! ✨
Help us make the FALLING IN TIME design workshop happen — a small step toward a big dream.
Even $5 or $10 makes a difference. Let’s make it happen, together.
#FallingInTime #SupportTheArts #StrengthInNumbers
Help us make the FALLING IN TIME design workshop happen — a small step toward a big dream.
Even $5 or $10 makes a difference. Let’s make it happen, together.
#FallingInTime #SupportTheArts #StrengthInNumbers
It’s been a week since I found out and it’s still top of mind for me. RIP to my amazing friend and colleague JD Derbyshire.
JD (Jan) Derbyshire - KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
JD (Jan) Derbyshire peacefully kicked the bucket on Sept 26th, 2025. A curious, non-binary, queerdo lesbian, proud parent and working class artist, they haphazardly “trained” with Keith Johnstone at L...
www.korucremation.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It’s been a week since I found out and it’s still top of mind for me. RIP to my amazing friend and colleague JD Derbyshire.
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“My theory is that a poem is troubled into its making. It’s not like a thing that blooms; it’s a thing that wounds. I had a terror I could tell to none, as Dickinson would say.”
- Lucie Brock-Broido
- Lucie Brock-Broido
September 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“My theory is that a poem is troubled into its making. It’s not like a thing that blooms; it’s a thing that wounds. I had a terror I could tell to none, as Dickinson would say.”
- Lucie Brock-Broido
- Lucie Brock-Broido
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"I have to constantly re-identify myself to myself, reactivate my own standards, my own convictions about what I'm doing and why."
- Nina Simone
- Nina Simone
September 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"I have to constantly re-identify myself to myself, reactivate my own standards, my own convictions about what I'm doing and why."
- Nina Simone
- Nina Simone
T-post in Sweden sent me one of their designer “readable t-shirts” for free. It’s literally a magazine-in-the-shape-of-a-shirt. Here’s me modelling it. Anything to promote literacy!
#tshirt #tpost #wearabletshirt #wearableshirt
#tshirt #tpost #wearabletshirt #wearableshirt
September 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
T-post in Sweden sent me one of their designer “readable t-shirts” for free. It’s literally a magazine-in-the-shape-of-a-shirt. Here’s me modelling it. Anything to promote literacy!
#tshirt #tpost #wearabletshirt #wearableshirt
#tshirt #tpost #wearabletshirt #wearableshirt
In this recent open statement about the killing of Palestinian journalists that I signed along with 243 other authors, my name is paired with Mohamed Abu Hasira, who was killed in Nov 2023 when Israeli forces targeted his home. Rest in power.
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
#freepalestine
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
#freepalestine
September 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In this recent open statement about the killing of Palestinian journalists that I signed along with 243 other authors, my name is paired with Mohamed Abu Hasira, who was killed in Nov 2023 when Israeli forces targeted his home. Rest in power.
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
#freepalestine
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
#freepalestine
Have been dramaturging Isobel Rondeau’s play WINGS OF AN ANGEL as part of my immensely rewarding stint at the Ryga Arts Festival in Summerland.
And like, that view.
#IndigenousTheatre #CanadianTheatre #Dramaturgy #Playwriting #SummerlandBC
And like, that view.
#IndigenousTheatre #CanadianTheatre #Dramaturgy #Playwriting #SummerlandBC
September 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Have been dramaturging Isobel Rondeau’s play WINGS OF AN ANGEL as part of my immensely rewarding stint at the Ryga Arts Festival in Summerland.
And like, that view.
#IndigenousTheatre #CanadianTheatre #Dramaturgy #Playwriting #SummerlandBC
And like, that view.
#IndigenousTheatre #CanadianTheatre #Dramaturgy #Playwriting #SummerlandBC
Thrilled to be on the unceded, ancestral, traditional territory of the Syilx people for the Ryga Arts Festival—I’ll keep you posted on what I’ve got going on this week. In the meantime, just enjoying this view, and the devastating beauty of my home province.
September 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Thrilled to be on the unceded, ancestral, traditional territory of the Syilx people for the Ryga Arts Festival—I’ll keep you posted on what I’ve got going on this week. In the meantime, just enjoying this view, and the devastating beauty of my home province.
Not celebrating, but not mourning. #charliekirk
September 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Not celebrating, but not mourning. #charliekirk