Tag Archives: David Groulx

BOOK LOVERS SPEAK IN SUPPORT OF TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY WORKERS ON STRIKE

A “Read In” was held yesterday afternoon in front of the Toronto Reference Library.  About 100 people attended to support library workers on strike. Most folks had a book by their favorite Canadian author in hand.  I brought Rising With … Continue reading

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MY FIRST MONTH OF THE END OF THE WORLD: JANUARY 2012

My First Month Of The End Of The World: January 2012 By Jorge Antonio Vallejos It’s a gray day and my T.V has a dark show on: The First 48.  I have no idea why I watch it.  It’s always … Continue reading

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OJIBWE POET DAVID GROULX READS HIS POETRY

Meeting David Groulx at the International Festival of the Authors 2011 was one of the best moments of my writing career.  I was inspired.  I saw someone who looked like me, had a Brown face, who wrote and read well, … Continue reading

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A DIFFICULT BEAUTY

A Difficult Beauty By David Groulx Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos I met David Groulx last year at the International Festival of the Authors in Toronto.  We chatted about poetry and writing programs and politics.  Two days later I heard … Continue reading

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THE BROWN FACE

The Brown Face By Jorge Antonio Vallejos I’ve got Scandalous by Psycho Realm playing as I write.  It’s a Brown thing.  Brown Pride more like it.  That’s what this is about.  It’s also a fitting song since I’ve been referred … Continue reading

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