Links

Spoken Word Arts Network (SWAN)
http://www.spokenwordarts.net/
Network of spoken word organizations and individual practitioners across Canada.

Wired On Words
http://www.wiredonwords.com/
Montreal-based spoken-word organization that puts on great shows and produces poetry and music CDs.

La Fille Electriques
http://www.electriques.ca/filles/accueil.e/
Incredible bilingual Montreal-based organization that engages in many spoken-word initiatives and produces the Festival Voix d’Amériques.

Festival Voix d’Ameriques
http://www.fva.ca/editions.e/
Bilingual spoken-word and music festival held in Montreal each February

Calgary International Spoken Word Festival (CISWF) http://www.calgaryspokenwordfestival.com/
Inclusive, dynamic, vibrant spoken-word festival in Calgary.

Spoken Word Program at the Banff Centre
http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=680
Excellent spoken word residency program at Banff associated with the Calgary International Spoken Word Festival and SWAN.

League of Canadian Poets
http://www.poets.ca/
The national association of professional publishing and spoken word poets in Canada.

Gabriola Arts Council
http://www.gabriolaartscouncil.org/
Local Arts Council of Gabriola Island.