For those passionate about the art of poetry, specifically the long poem, NorthWords NWT will be hosting a writing workshop alongside its Annual General Meeting on this very subject at the Explorer Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 12

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The workshop, which takes the form of a new subject on a yearly basis, is typically decided by community engagement.

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The workshop is also set to feature Joseph LaBine, who had his own long poem (titled L297) published in 2021.

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Attendance is free for those looking to brush up on their poetry skills, the workshop holds up to 25 people in-person and is also available virtually on Zoom.