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Posts tagged Poet Laureate

Outgoing Poet Laureate honoured in Poetry Walk

City of Nanaimo’s outgoing Poet Laureate Kamal Parmar has been honoured by becoming a new addition to the City’s Poetry Walk.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 30, 2024Nanaimo, Welcoming Francophone Community, City of Nanaimo, Poet Laureate, poetry, Kamal Parmar

Nanaimo Poet Laureate reflects on the past three years in the position

After three years, Kamal Parmar’s term as the City of Nanaimo’s Poet Laureate is coming to an end, and she is reflecting on the work she has done and the lessons she has learned.

Lauryn MackenzieAugust 8, 2024Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo, poetry, Poet Laureate