The Polyglot (2025)

12/04/2025

Join us again tomorrow from 11am to 4:30pm at the Comics, Zines, and Book Market at !

“In its 4th year, we have broadened the scope of the Comic, Zine and Books Market to include all artists working in the realm of book arts including comics, zines, art books, printmaking, bookbinding, calligraphy and more!

Access the market for FREE* in the Main Hall of the AGA, where you’ll find over 20 local artists and vendors with comics, journals and prints that are sure to catch your eye!

This market is not only a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a lovely outing, it is also a great way to support local artists!

*This space is free for the public to shop and interested attendees can buy admission to the gallery if they wish to visit exhibitions.”

12/04/2025

🌟 Just 7 Days Until Our Poetry Month Event! 🌟

Come join us for an evening celebrating the empowerment of indigenous languages in honor of Poetry Month. We’re thrilled to partner with the Edmonton Poetry Festival () to bring you an unforgettable night with three incredible Indigenous poets:

Mackenzie Ground, a nehiyawiskwew from Enoch Cree Nation, is a writer and visual artist exploring language, identity, and place. Her work has appeared in The Capilano Review and C Magazine.

Chelsea Vowel is a Métis writer and educator. She’s the author of Indigenous Writes and Buffalo is the New Buffalo and co-hosts the Métis in Space podcast. Chelsea focuses on gender, language, and Indigenous futurism.

Anna Marie Sewell, Mi’gmaq/Anishinaabe/Polish, is an award-winning writer and former Edmonton Poet Laureate. She’s the author of Fifth World Drum and For the Changing Moon, and is the 2025 Regional Writer in Residence for Metro Edmonton Libraries.

This evening will spotlight their work in âniskôverberation, The Polyglot’s latest issue, which you can download for free at thepolyglotmagazine.com.

Don’t miss this remarkable evening of poetry, language, and culture. Mark your calendar and join us as we celebrate Indigenous voices in poetry! 🌟

11/04/2025

🌟 Collaborator Spotlight: Chelsea Vowel 🌟

We’re honored to highlight the incredible work of Chelsea Vowel, a Métis writer, educator, and public intellectual from manitow-sâkahikan (Lac Ste. Anne), Alta., now based in amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton).

Chelsea is a nêhiyawêwin (Cree) language instructor whose contributions span the intersections of language, gender, Métis self-determination, futurisms, and resurgence. Her work is grounded in empowering Indigenous communities through education, storytelling, and cultural reclamation.

As the author of Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit in Canada and Buffalo is the New Buffalo, Chelsea brings transformative perspectives to both academic and creative spaces. She also co-hosts the Indigenous feminist sci-fi podcast, Métis in Space, and co-founded the Métis in Space Land Trust, fostering Indigenous futurisms and community resilience.

Through language revitalization and visionary thinking, Chelsea inspires meaningful conversations about identity, culture, and the future of Métis people.

Follow Chelsea’s Journey on Instagram:

10/04/2025

🎨📚 We’re excited to be part of the 4th Annual Comic, Zine, and Books Market hosted by the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA)! 🎨📚

This year, the market has expanded to include a diverse range of book arts—comics, zines, art books, printmaking, bookbinding, calligraphy, and so much more!

Come visit us, The Polyglot, and over 20 other local artists and vendors in the Main Hall of the AGA!

📍 Where: Main Hall of the AGA
🗓 When: April 12-13
💸 Cost: FREE to access the market! (Gallery admission is available if you'd like to explore the exhibitions.)

Explore unique comics, journals, prints, and handmade creations—perfect for gifting or treating yourself! This market is an amazing opportunity to support local artists and discover some truly one-of-a-kind pieces.

We can’t wait to see you there and share our creations with you!

09/04/2025

🌟 April is Poetry Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with an evening that honors the power of words and languages!

The Polyglot is thrilled to once again partner with the Edmonton Poetry Festival to bring you a special event!

Join us for an inspiring evening with three Indigenous poets who speak multiple languages and are actively engaged in playing, experimenting, and revitalizing their languages through poetry. This reading and discussion explores how arts-based language reclamation and polyglottism (Cree, English, Ojibwe, Spanish, French, Polish) shapes their poetry and reverberates out to the whole community.

The poets – Mackenzie Ground, Chelsea Vowel, and Anna Marie Sewell – are all published in âniskôverberation, The Polyglot’s latest issue, which is available for free download at thepolyglotmagazine.com.

📍 Venue: The Fringe Arts Barn Lobby
📅 April 18, 2025 | 8pm
🎟 Registration: No need to sign up—just come by!

01/04/2025

🌟 Collaborator Spotlight 🌟

We’re honored to feature Allie Tibbetts, a citizen of Nagaajiwanaang, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, and a dedicated children’s book author, poet, and language advocate.
Allie works with Ojibwemotaadidaa Omaa Gidakiiminaang at Gookonaanig Endaawaad (Grandma’s House), where she helps teach and learn the Ojibwe language with children. She is also a student of the Ojibwe language program at the University of Minnesota, furthering her commitment to cultural and linguistic preservation.

Beyond her literary and language work, Allie is a mother, daughter, auntie, runner, paddleboarder, and avid traveler, with a deep love for Hawai’i. She brings passion and dedication to everything she does, inspiring the next generation of language learners and storytellers.

Connect with her at:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allie-tibbetts-97051150
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tibbettsallie

28/03/2025

🌟 Collaborator Spotlight 🌟
We’re excited to feature Raymond Sewell, a poet, songwriter, and educator from Pabineau First Nation.

Raymond’s creative work blends poetry and song lyrics, drawing from his cultural roots and lived experiences. Beyond writing, he is dedicated to education and storytelling, sharing his knowledge as an English literature professor at Saint Mary’s University.

Through both words and music, Raymond explores identity, history, and the power of language. We celebrate his contributions to literature, education, and Indigenous storytelling. ✨

24/03/2025

🌟 Collaborator Spotlight 🌟

We’re thrilled to feature Anna Marie Sewell, an award-winning multi-genre writer and performer of Mi’gmaq, Anishinaabe, and Polish descent, whose work thrives at the intersection of culture, language, and artistic collaboration.

Based in Edmonton, Canada, Anna Marie has led powerful projects such as Ancestors & Elders, Reconciling Edmonton, The PoemCatcher, and Big Sky Theatre, fostering storytelling and community through poetry, performance, and public art. A founding member of the Stroll of Poets, she also served as Edmonton’s 4th Poet Laureate (2011-2013) and MacEwan University’s 2019/20 Writer in Residence.

Her written works include Fifth World Drum (2009), For the Changing Moon: Poems & Songs (2018), and the novels Humane (2020) and Urbane (2023). In 2025, she will be the Regional Writer in Residence for the Metro Edmonton Federation of Libraries, offering programs and consultations to the community.

Explore her work at prairiepomes.com and join her in celebrating words, culture, and creative exchange. ✨

18/03/2025

🌟 Collaborator Spotlight 🌟

We’re honored to feature chuutsqa L. Rorick, a Hesquiaht First Nations scholar, educator, and language revitalization leader.
With a PhD in Education and an MEd in Indigenous Language Revitalization from the University of Victoria, chuutsqa is a founding member of the Hesquiaht Language Program, working alongside the eight remaining fluent Elders to create free language resources and immersive learning environments for Nuu-chah-nulth people.

Her doctoral research focused on Hesquiaht-centred, land-based language learning, including a 100-hour language camp co-designed with fluent speakers. She continues this work through the Spirit Aligned Leadership Program, apprenticing with Dr. Lorna Williams to archive and share Indigenous knowledge.

chuutsqa’s dedication to intergenerational transmission, language resurgence, and Indigenous-led research strengthens cultural and linguistic futures. We celebrate her profound contributions. ✨

09/03/2025

🌟 Collaborator Spotlight 🌟

We’re excited to feature Daniel Poitras, a poet whose words cut deep and resonate widely.

A half-breed poet from Paul First Nation, Daniel writes vicious Native poetry from his home in Beaver Hills House (Edmonton). His work has been published in The Malahat Review, Grain, and the Home and Away anthology (2009). His poetry has also been featured in the Olive Reading Series and the Edmonton Poetry Festival’s Poetry Moves on Transit program, bringing his powerful voice to readers on the move.

Through raw and unflinching verse, Daniel challenges, provokes, and captivates. We celebrate his poetic fire. 🔥

05/03/2025

🌟 Collaborator Spotlight 🌟

We’re excited to feature AJ Kluck, an artist whose work explores connection, craft, and identity.
AJ, of Okanagan and Irish heritage, draws inspiration from their grandmother, Cecile Alexis of the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, B.C. Their artistic practice is a vibrant mix—printing pretty prints, making metal objects, beading, playing piano, and embracing the outdoors. Through these mediums, they shape their understanding of reality, fostering connection and creativity.

AJ describes themselves as someone who works, sits, laughs, plays, and thinks, sometimes annoyingly, sometimes charmingly—it’s really a toss-up. But one thing is certain: they try their best to be on time and make the world a better place.

Follow their creative journey and stay inspired. ✨
📸 Instagram:
💻 Website: ajkluck.com

03/03/2025

✨ Collaborator Spotlight ✨

Introducing Mackenzie Ground, a nehiyawiskwew from Enoch Maskekosihk Cree Nation and Edmonton Amiskwacîwâskahikan. Mackenzie is a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University in the Department of English, where she’s exploring the intricate connections between language, identity, and place.

A passionate writer, visual artist, and language learner of nehiyawewin, her work delves into the relationship between the land, cities, and the more-than-human beings that share these spaces. Mackenzie’s creative process often incorporates writing, storytelling, images, drawings, and collage to express these complex themes. 📝🎨

Her work has been featured in The Capilano Review, The Denver Quarterly, and C Magazine, among others. Mackenzie is deeply grateful for the unwavering support from her friends, family, partner, and cats. 🐾

Explore Mackenzie’s work and creative journey:
Website: www.mground.ca

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