Black Winter is a forthcoming collection of poems reflecting the loss of Arctic ecosystems. It paints a dwindling picture of a vulnerable landscape—where quieted chaos stirs a new kind of music.

This project is made possible through funding from the Canada Council for the Arts and consultation with leading Arctic scientists and knowledge keepers.

Discover poems from the collection

 

  • Published in 2025 Poetry Diary, a publication by Sunday Mornings at the River, 2025

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  • Published by the League of Canadian Poets, 2023

    Read meltwater

  • Published by the League of Canadian Poets, 2023

    Read A fog of Saudades

  • Published by Fresh Voices, 2024

    Read Coal Mine: Tour Notes

  • Published in Bluebird Anthology: Issue 1, 2024

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  • Published by the Starfish Journal, 2023

    Read Within Winds, 70° N

  • Commissioned by BC Arts Council to be performed at Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival, 2019

  • Exhibited at Culture Days Canada, 2019

    Commissioned by BC Arts Council to be performed at Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival, 2019

Follow the journey

 
Wrapping up from the Lungs of the Earth premiere at Lobe Studio ~ feeling eternally grateful to all the artists and technicians who have made this installation a dream ⚡️ Lovely snaps by @daniellecampani__ ✨
Today is Amazon Rainforest Day, and as I stand in solidarity with others seeking to protect these sacred spaces, I am thrilled to announce the pre-release of “Lungs of the Earth,” a new spoken word album by poets from the Brazilian diaspo
Happy summer solstice! This lil ephemeral poem was just published in the brand new @bluebird_anthology, which brings together a wide selection of perspectives on diverse ecologies ~ celebrate its first issue & treat yourself to a copy 🦚
Over the past few months, I’ve been so lucky to have been working alongside some incredible artists in the development of a brand new immersive installation, Lungs of the Earth! This multi-sensory experience strings together voices from the Br
With elections happening all over the world this year, it feels discouraging to think about how less than the bare minimum is being done to address the need for climate regeneration and adaptation worldwide. So few promises are made, even less are ke
pen to paper and a bit of @padraigotuama 🧡
There are 48 volcanoes actively erupting all around the world right now. Most of these events are happening in the pacific islands, some along the equator, and a few linger in the polar regions. For a long time, I have been absolutely fascinated by
meanwhile, the weather’s changing 🌦️
dreaming of the time @porkbellyyumyum and I got to spend a whole summer on an artist residency, living next to a volcano that was scheduled to erupt 🌋 // 35mm film
[Image descriptions and poetry verses in alt text] Thinking of the weekend floods back home, which are continuing to disrupt the lives of so many farming communities across the West Coast of Canada. These floods, caused by atmospheric rivers, are pr