BEI Emeritus Fellow Louise Halfe will be receiving a lifetime achievement award, acknowledging her work in poetry. The tribute event for this award will take place on October 13th, one day after the Toronto Book Awards take place. The Events will be taking place at the Toronto public library.

“Celebrating excellence in Indigenous storytelling and literature, and the lifetime achievements of award-winning author, playwright and filmmaker, Maria Campbell and award-winning poet, Louise Halfe. “