Farzana Doctor
@farzanadoctor.bsky.social
Author of 7 books: fiction, poetry, self-help
Activist and Reg Social Worker/Psychotherapist
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Activist and Reg Social Worker/Psychotherapist
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Farzana Doctor
@farzanadoctor.bsky.social
· May 21
I was on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social The Next Chapter!
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Antonio Michael and I
talked about the thruline for my books (and our inner 11 year olds had a moment together) that began with my 1st poem and ended in my most recent novel The Beauty of Us. @ecwpress.bsky.social
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Antonio Michael and I
talked about the thruline for my books (and our inner 11 year olds had a moment together) that began with my 1st poem and ended in my most recent novel The Beauty of Us. @ecwpress.bsky.social
Join us this Saturday! In-person at Glad Day (32 Lisgar) and on FB Live:
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November 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Join us this Saturday! In-person at Glad Day (32 Lisgar) and on FB Live:
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@sawpoet.bsky.social @nadiashammas.bsky.social @sannawani.bsky.social
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Tonight!
BOYCOTT GILLER BROADCAST
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
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(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
November 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Tonight!
Tonight!
BOYCOTT GILLER BROADCAST
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
November 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Tonight!
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BOYCOTT GILLER BROADCAST
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BOYCOTT GILLER BROADCAST
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
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If you have a question you’re afraid to ask about female genital cutting (FGC), you can ask anonymously through Dear Maasi aka @farzanadoctor.bsky.social 💜
❓To ask your question, visit bit.ly/DearMaasi
❓To ask your question, visit bit.ly/DearMaasi
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If you have a question you’re afraid to ask about female genital cutting (FGC), you can ask anonymously through Dear Maasi aka @farzanadoctor.bsky.social 💜
❓To ask your question, visit bit.ly/DearMaasi
❓To ask your question, visit bit.ly/DearMaasi
Take a moment to sign this letter against Bill 60. share.nwmd.social/s/VyZ5f7qh
FRPO: Hands off our rights!
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November 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Take a moment to sign this letter against Bill 60. share.nwmd.social/s/VyZ5f7qh
BOYCOTT GILLER BROADCAST
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BOYCOTT GILLER BROADCAST
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
Join CanLit Responds and No Arms In The Arts for the Boycott Giller Broadcast on Nov 17 at 7:30PM ET / 5:30PM MT / 4:30PM PT
More info www.instagram.com/p/DRAMZSVkW0...
Watch: twitch.tv/deltahead_
(You don’t need a Twitch account)
#NoArmsInTheArts #BoycottGiller
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 8 - NOV 21, 2025
ONTARIO
ÉLEVÉ [stable]
Environ 1 personne sur 133 est infectée
Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :
-Infections : 6.6 x🔺
-COVID longue : 5.9 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 9.3 x🔺
-Décès : 11.7 x🔺
ONTARIO
ÉLEVÉ [stable]
Environ 1 personne sur 133 est infectée
Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :
-Infections : 6.6 x🔺
-COVID longue : 5.9 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 9.3 x🔺
-Décès : 11.7 x🔺
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : NOV 8 - NOV 21, 2025
ONTARIO
ÉLEVÉ [stable]
Environ 1 personne sur 133 est infectée
Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :
-Infections : 6.6 x🔺
-COVID longue : 5.9 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 9.3 x🔺
-Décès : 11.7 x🔺
ONTARIO
ÉLEVÉ [stable]
Environ 1 personne sur 133 est infectée
Par rapport au point le plus bas de la pandémie au Canada :
-Infections : 6.6 x🔺
-COVID longue : 5.9 x🔺
-Hospitalisations : 9.3 x🔺
-Décès : 11.7 x🔺
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Our next Brockton Writers Series literary event is on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at @gladdaybookshop's new space at 32 Lisgar St.
Come listen to readings from some amazing authors!
We will also livestream the event on our YouTube channel.
Come listen to readings from some amazing authors!
We will also livestream the event on our YouTube channel.
October 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Our next Brockton Writers Series literary event is on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at @gladdaybookshop's new space at 32 Lisgar St.
Come listen to readings from some amazing authors!
We will also livestream the event on our YouTube channel.
Come listen to readings from some amazing authors!
We will also livestream the event on our YouTube channel.
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Meet guest speaker Farzana Doctor, who will discuss "Psych Hacks for Writer's Block" on November 12, 2025 at our next Brockton Writers literary series event, 6:30 p.m. at @gladdaybookshop's new Glad Day Lit space (32 Lisgar St) or live on YouTube.
October 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Meet guest speaker Farzana Doctor, who will discuss "Psych Hacks for Writer's Block" on November 12, 2025 at our next Brockton Writers literary series event, 6:30 p.m. at @gladdaybookshop's new Glad Day Lit space (32 Lisgar St) or live on YouTube.
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Join Lisa Baird (WHEN WHALES WENT BACK TO THE WATER) for the Brockton Writers Series on November 12 at 6:30 pm at Glad Day Bookshop! The event features guest speaker @farzanadoctor.bsky.social, followed by readings.
Livestreamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/48QxgnD
@eramosageese.bsky.social #poetry
Livestreamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/48QxgnD
@eramosageese.bsky.social #poetry
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join Lisa Baird (WHEN WHALES WENT BACK TO THE WATER) for the Brockton Writers Series on November 12 at 6:30 pm at Glad Day Bookshop! The event features guest speaker @farzanadoctor.bsky.social, followed by readings.
Livestreamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/48QxgnD
@eramosageese.bsky.social #poetry
Livestreamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/48QxgnD
@eramosageese.bsky.social #poetry
Wordstock Sudbury is happening this weekend! Join us in-person or livestream.
Panels, readings, master classes:
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Panels, readings, master classes:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
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2025 Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival
Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival is thrilled to announce the dates of our 12th annual festival. Join us on October 24-25 for two days of conversations about writing and reading—and we’ll be joined...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Wordstock Sudbury is happening this weekend! Join us in-person or livestream.
Panels, readings, master classes:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Panels, readings, master classes:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Taxing the super-rich—more possible than ever www.socialeurope.eu/taxing-the-s...
Taxing the super-rich—more possible than ever
The concentration of wealth is a global issue and it is getting worse.
www.socialeurope.eu
October 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Taxing the super-rich—more possible than ever www.socialeurope.eu/taxing-the-s...
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Toronto recognized a priest, Rev. Maggie Helwig, for her book on a church encampment. Then, it tore it down.
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Toronto recognized a priest for her book on a church encampment. Then, it tore it down | CBC News
Dozens of people gathered outside a church in Toronto's Kensington Market neighbourhood on Thursday as city staff began clearing another homeless encampment, deemed to be a fire hazard.
www.cbc.ca
October 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Toronto recognized a priest, Rev. Maggie Helwig, for her book on a church encampment. Then, it tore it down.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Social Work friends: this new article is an important one: “Phenomenologies of Silence: On the Palestine Exception and the Complicity of Social Work Academe”
Thanks to Nuha Dwaikat-Shaer, Amilah Baksh, Siham Elkassem &
Bryn King
apsw-ojs-uh.tdl.org/apsw/article...
Thanks to Nuha Dwaikat-Shaer, Amilah Baksh, Siham Elkassem &
Bryn King
apsw-ojs-uh.tdl.org/apsw/article...
Phenomenologies of Silence: On the Palestine Exception and the Complicity of Social Work Academe
| Abolitionist Perspectives in Social Work
apsw-ojs-uh.tdl.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Social Work friends: this new article is an important one: “Phenomenologies of Silence: On the Palestine Exception and the Complicity of Social Work Academe”
Thanks to Nuha Dwaikat-Shaer, Amilah Baksh, Siham Elkassem &
Bryn King
apsw-ojs-uh.tdl.org/apsw/article...
Thanks to Nuha Dwaikat-Shaer, Amilah Baksh, Siham Elkassem &
Bryn King
apsw-ojs-uh.tdl.org/apsw/article...
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‘Birch and Jay’ is not just another post apocalyptic adventure novel. It’s also about how we can heal instead of destroy, which is all modern human beings have ever done. We created this situation that will cause so much suffering, but do we have the courage and honesty to learn from our mistakes?
May 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
‘Birch and Jay’ is not just another post apocalyptic adventure novel. It’s also about how we can heal instead of destroy, which is all modern human beings have ever done. We created this situation that will cause so much suffering, but do we have the courage and honesty to learn from our mistakes?
In 2025 we continue to hold the line. Boycott Giller. canlitresponds.ca/boycott-giller
CanLit Responds
Over 20 authors pull work from the 2024 Giller Prize
canlitresponds.ca
October 7, 2025 at 3:33 AM
In 2025 we continue to hold the line. Boycott Giller. canlitresponds.ca/boycott-giller
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Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025
ONTARIO
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 62 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 4.4 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.1 x higher
-Deaths: 6.4 x higher
ONTARIO
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 62 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 4.4 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.1 x higher
-Deaths: 6.4 x higher
![This image describes Ontario's COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025 which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada.
Ontario's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change]
Ontario's COVID INDEX SCORE 6.3
About 1 of every 62 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 244,150-382,025
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: MODERATE; 4.4X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.7X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 8.1X higher
Deaths: HIGH; 6.4X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
"UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks"
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreiepmacvmx356rmbzuq75xfkwpkgfrbqo5fhvnquyng7hfyh5ib66a@jpeg)
September 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025
ONTARIO
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 62 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 4.4 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.1 x higher
-Deaths: 6.4 x higher
ONTARIO
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 62 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 4.4 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 8.1 x higher
-Deaths: 6.4 x higher
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Join Farzana Doctor, author of The Beauty of Us, at the 2025 Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival!
Get your tickets today as tickets are limited!
Farzana is represented by Rachel Letofsky.
Get your tickets today as tickets are limited!
Farzana is represented by Rachel Letofsky.
October 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Join Farzana Doctor, author of The Beauty of Us, at the 2025 Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival!
Get your tickets today as tickets are limited!
Farzana is represented by Rachel Letofsky.
Get your tickets today as tickets are limited!
Farzana is represented by Rachel Letofsky.
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This event includes writers Farzana Doctor, Jamal Saeed, Mostafa Al-A'sar and Saima S Hussain at the Toronto Reference Library.
🎟️ Ticket registration is required: buff.ly/VbBLpaB
🎟️ Ticket registration is required: buff.ly/VbBLpaB
Upcoming free event 📅
On Friday October 10, Toronto Public Library and PEN Canada present an intimate literary evening that celebrates the rich diversity of Islamic perspectives and experiences through the power of storytelling and verse.
On Friday October 10, Toronto Public Library and PEN Canada present an intimate literary evening that celebrates the rich diversity of Islamic perspectives and experiences through the power of storytelling and verse.
September 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This event includes writers Farzana Doctor, Jamal Saeed, Mostafa Al-A'sar and Saima S Hussain at the Toronto Reference Library.
🎟️ Ticket registration is required: buff.ly/VbBLpaB
🎟️ Ticket registration is required: buff.ly/VbBLpaB
Protect Grassy Narrows: Reject Kinross Gold's Mine
Kinross Gold — the same company that violated U.S. clean water laws more than 3,500 times — is now trying to dump mining wastewater into rivers upstream of Grassy Narrows First Nation.
This community ...
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September 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Upcoming free event 📅
On Friday October 10, Toronto Public Library and PEN Canada present an intimate literary evening that celebrates the rich diversity of Islamic perspectives and experiences through the power of storytelling and verse.
On Friday October 10, Toronto Public Library and PEN Canada present an intimate literary evening that celebrates the rich diversity of Islamic perspectives and experiences through the power of storytelling and verse.
September 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Upcoming free event 📅
On Friday October 10, Toronto Public Library and PEN Canada present an intimate literary evening that celebrates the rich diversity of Islamic perspectives and experiences through the power of storytelling and verse.
On Friday October 10, Toronto Public Library and PEN Canada present an intimate literary evening that celebrates the rich diversity of Islamic perspectives and experiences through the power of storytelling and verse.
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As long as the Giller Prize maintains Indigo and the Azrieli Foundation as sponsors, the boycott continues.
Canlitresponds.ca/boycott-giller
Canlitresponds.ca/boycott-giller
April 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
As long as the Giller Prize maintains Indigo and the Azrieli Foundation as sponsors, the boycott continues.
Canlitresponds.ca/boycott-giller
Canlitresponds.ca/boycott-giller
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Gaza aid flotilla is hit by second drone attack against one of its ships
The projectile fell on the deck next to a crew member and started a fire. Leaders of the Global Sumud Flotilla called it ‘pyschological warfare’ english.elpais.com/internationa...
The projectile fell on the deck next to a crew member and started a fire. Leaders of the Global Sumud Flotilla called it ‘pyschological warfare’ english.elpais.com/internationa...
Gaza aid flotilla is hit by second drone attack against one of its ships
The projectile fell on the deck next to a crew member and started a fire. Leaders of the Global Sumud Flotilla called it ‘pyschological warfare’
english.elpais.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Gaza aid flotilla is hit by second drone attack against one of its ships
The projectile fell on the deck next to a crew member and started a fire. Leaders of the Global Sumud Flotilla called it ‘pyschological warfare’ english.elpais.com/internationa...
The projectile fell on the deck next to a crew member and started a fire. Leaders of the Global Sumud Flotilla called it ‘pyschological warfare’ english.elpais.com/internationa...