Sheri-D Wilson

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Sheri-D Wilson is the award-winning author of 13 books, 4 short films, and 4 albums which combine music, and poetry. Known for her electric performance-style, Sheri-D has performed and taught workshops at festivals around the world. In 2019, Sheri-D was appointed to The Order of Canada, for her contributions as a Spoken Word Poet and her leadership in the community. In 2017, she received her Doctor of Letters–Honoris Causa from Kwantlen University. Other Honors: 2018-2020 Calgary Poet Laureate Emeritus * 2015 City of Calgary Arts Award * 2013 feature interview with Canadian icon Shelagh Rogers * 2012 article Chatelaine Magazine * 2009 CBC Top 10 Poets in Canada * 2009 Ted Talk * 2006 Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry * 2006 People's Choice Award * 2006 Woman of Vision * 5 Rosie Awards–One Ace Award * 2006 Heart of a Poet, documentary * 2005 SpoCan Poet of Honour * 2003 USA Heavyweight Title * 1991 Confessions, a Jazz-Play received 5 Vancouver Jessie Nominations.

In her poems, Wilson explores personal story, beauty and love, social justice, lost languages, bullying, violence against women and the earth. Wilson brings a quirky sense of humor, and an uplifting presence to all of her work. A strong advocate for social change and community building, in 2003 she founded The Calgary Spoken Word Society and remains the Artistic Director today. For 11 years the society produced a very large Spoken Word Festival and sidekick School Program. In 2005, Sheri-D founded The Spoken Word Program at The Banff Centre and was Director/Faculty until 2012. Sheri-D lives in Calgary and Vancouver, where she’s as busy as the emblem of Canada–editing a 350-page epic poem to be published in 2023 by Write Bloody North. She’s a Marriage Celebrant and Ceremonialist and is often sighted with her dog Willow.

Sheri-D Wilson, 2024

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