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The Union is accepting mentee applications for Creating Mentorship for Deaf and Disabled Writers! This is a free, one-on-one mentorship program. Extended Deadline: November 2, 2026.
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Waubgeshig Rice
Writer and Journalist
Being a TWUC member has connected me to a talented, resourceful, and very kind community of writers that spans the whole country.
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The Writers’ Union of Canada presents webinars on a range of craft and business topics for writers. All TWUC webinars are closed captioned. Learn more about accessibility at the Union. The following webinars are open to the public; members of the Union can find special member-exclusive webinars and recordings in the TWUC Member Portal.
Member Announcement
Oct. 28 2026
Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture
VAST is seeking an organized, creative, and collaborative Journal Editorial & Production Coordinator to lead the day-to-day implementation of VAT's editorial and production mentorship project.The Journal Editorial & Production Coordinator will work closely with VAST's management team,…
