Congratulations on your #AcademyAward win Ke Huy Quan! With more than 100 million forcibly displaced people around the world, you’re a shining example of what refugees and forcibly displaced people can accomplish when given the opportunity. #Oscars

‘Poetry is language at its most distilled and most powerful.’ Rita Dove #WorldPoetryDay

Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship program provides support for newcomer and refugee artists to develop their artistic practice and to further their integration and inclusion to Toronto. Apply by April 24 2023. Learn more: bit.ly/3kwOO1b #TACgrants

My new song, Refugee, released today on #WorldRefugeeDay full video here: youtu.be/9P-xy3ZpA90

Heading into the long weekend as we wrap up Filipino Heritage Month, might we suggest the following short film from Shirley Camia’s collection THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MOTHS? Full credits in the link. youtube.com/watch?v=m2A7IF… #poetry #FilipinoHeritageMonth

We are thrilled to partner with The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction to bring a new writer fellowship opportunity for a female or non-binary fiction BIPOC writer! All information can be found on our website: diasporadialogues.com/mentorship/

One week from today! On Sept 9, join me at CSI Toronto Annex for the launch of Reuniting with Strangers. This will also be a celebration of some Fil-Can writers who helped my book along the way: Shirley Camia, Motzie 'Pasko Palagi' 🎄 Dapul | ᜋᜓᜆ᜔ᜐᜒ | ᜇᜉᜓᜎ᜔ |, Jaisa Sulit & erc tigz! Thx Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) & Toronto Arts Council & Toronto Arts Foundation!

Got a knack for film making on migration? The Global Migration Film Festival is the platform for you. IOM is delighted to announce the call for films for 2023. Learn more: iom.int/iomgmff

The conflict is escalating in Gaza. IOM and partners are working to support the most vulnerable. Please give. Donate today to help provide urgent relief to those in need in Gaza. donate.iom.int/gaza

MY STATEMENT ON MAGDARAGAT C.E. Gatchalian is Doubly Melancholic Ted Alcuitas Cormorant Books tinyurl.com/5n6k9tm4

I am very sorry to have only now just read this statement posted by Shirley Camia. She posted it yesterday morning & I regret not having known of this post, as I certainly would have brought it up during an interview I taped late Sunday afternoon with one of the editors...

I am thrilled to be in this latest issue of Wasafiri. Thank you J Leow for the opportunity.

📣 Olympic gold medalist and running legend Sir Mo Farah joins IOM as its first global Goodwill Ambassador! It is a transformative step in IOM’s history. We are proud to present our first ambassador to amplify voices in support of migration. Welcome! iom.int/Z4n

Thanks so much for the support Joseph Planta

Online Exclusive: Explore three shifting, evocative poems from poets featured in Wasafiri 116: Shorelines: Southeast Asia and the Littoral. Read new works from Jim Pascual Agustin (Jim Pascual Agustin) Maung Htike Aung (maung htike aung) and Shirley Camia wasafiri.org/article/shorel…

Launch Event 🌊 Wasafiri 116: Shorelines – South East Asia and the Littoral, our winter special issue. When: Saturday, March 16, 2024 6:00PM - 8:00PM PD Where: mam’s books, Seattle, United States wasafiri.org/celebrate-wasa…

#GWA Sir Mo Farah visited MYSA where he launched a digital library and participated in a football tournament that included players from six countries, proving sport has the ability to unite. #IOMOntheMove #ScoreWithMo4Migration

“My story is a migration story.” IOM’s new Global Goodwill Ambassador America Ferrera shares her story and how it fuels her passion to support migrants. Together, we will ensure that every migrant is treated with equal respect and dignity.