Immigrant Writers Association (IWA)

Since IWA's founding in 2018, we've published an annual anthology written by our members. The positive feedback—from both readers and contributors—has been incredibly encouraging. "I was pretty excited when I saw my story in the book. It made me want to see this happen more often. I feel my skills have grown exponentially since I wrote that story," Paul Lededev told us. He then went on to independently publish four new books. "In producing these anthologies, the Immigrant Writers Association does immense service to not only the authors of these stories but to readers all over the world. I found the synchronicities and universal themes woven throughout to be absolutely delightful. There really is something in this anthology for everyone, and I have no hesitation in recommending it." ~ Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite Now it's that time again! Join us by contributing to IWA's 7th anthology, tentatively titled "New Blooms and Resilience." Curious to learn more about IWA's Call for Submissions for its 7th anthology: requirements, deadlines, and even the benefits of being part of this anthology project? https://lnkd.in/gD2TSrEs Do you know any Canadian immigrants who might be interested in publishing their work in this anthology? Please spread the word about IWA's Call for Submissions for its 2025 anthology, "New Blooms and Resilience." #immigrant #writers #anthology

Join Sonia MK – IWA member – at the virtual poetry session she's organizing as part of Black History Month. Gaston Mabaya, IWA president, will also be a guest. February 8, 2:00–3:00 pm ET #poetry #blackhistorymonth

Tell your story authentically. ? Join our upcoming online session "Storytelling Strategies for a Successful Job Interview" this Thursday to learn: ? How to present your skills and experience in a way that feels genuine and comfortable for you. ? Get inspired by others' stories related to this topic. Date: January 30, 2025 at 6 pm. Registration: https://lu.ma/iwa #jobsearch #careertips #authenticity

? Diverse by Cultures, United by Stories ? This is the LAST online session open to everyone! Join us for a captivating evening of storytelling where we celebrate the richness of our diverse backgrounds and explore the theme of "Moving Forward." January 23, 2023, 6 pm Share your unique experiences, listen to inspiring narratives, and connect with others in our vibrant community. RSVP: https://lu.ma/iwa #ImmigrantWritersAssociation #Storytelling #Community #SharingStories

We were thrilled to hear the positive feedback from our storytelling sessions! Here are some of the most impactful moments shared by participants: "I opened up and shared with other people." "People with different languages discussing and enjoying." "I realized that I need to attend more sessions like these." "Listening to others' stories and their struggle." "It was meaningful and revealing. It is nice to see the tradition of storytelling, an intrinsic part of human nature, being shared in this format." "The session increased my self-esteem." We're so grateful to everyone who participated so far. If you're interested in joining our next sessions "Diverse by Cultures, United by Stories" scan the QR code or reach out to us. #ImmigrantWritersAssociation #Storytelling #Community #SharingStories

Dr. Gaston NK Mabaya. P.Eng. — IWA member and President – is the keynote speaker on January 18 at the conference for engineers from the University of Kinshasa. Congratulations, Gaston!

Join us for one or both online storytelling session to brighten up your winter evenings and learn the power of storytelling in finding a job in Canada. Through storytelling with multicultural flavours, we aim to equip you with additional job search strategies that will: ? Make your profile more attractive to employers (January 16) ? Increase your chances to pass the job interview (January 30). Each session begins with reading a job search story or excerpt from a relevant book. Followed by opportunities to discuss what you learned inspired by the session’s theme, and practice the storytelling strategies in small group settings. Session leader: Gabriela Casineanu, award-winning author of job search books. Gabriela has a decade of experience in applying a coaching approach to employment counselling and helped thousands of job seekers overcome their challenges in finding a job. Join this FREE session to learn how to connect across cultures and backgrounds, to warm our hearts during the winter months. This program is organized by the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) / Association des écrivains immigrants (AEI) and is funded by the Government of Canada. #jobsearch #jobinterview #career #immigrant #newcomers #unemployed #findajob

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gaston NK Mabaya. P.Eng. on his election as the new President of the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) / Association des écrivains immigrants (AEI)! Gaston has served IWA as a valued member of the Board of Directors, is a Class A member, and a contributor to our annual anthology project. As a bilingual professional and writer, he brings a valuable cross-cultural perspective to his leadership, and his extensive experience in non-profit governance makes us confident that his vision and leadership will lead IWA to great achievements. Congratulations, Gaston! #nonprofitpresident #immigrantwriters #bilingual

On January 9, we'll explore the power of community through storytelling in another insightful online session. Join us for this event, part of the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA)'s "Diverse by Culture, United by Stories" series. Registration: https://lu.ma/iwa #community #storytelling #immigrantwriters #stories #multicultural

During winter, you might be tempted to spend more time indoors, even if you're actively searching for a job. Good news! You can increase your visibility and credibility during the winter months, and today's session will focus on exactly that. This is the first of three sessions we're organizing in January to help you understand how storytelling can be an effective tool in your job-hunting toolkit. The themes of our January online sessions: ? Storytelling for Effective Job Search and Career Development: Increase your credibility and visibility (January 2) Make your profile more attractive to employers (January 16) Increase your chances of succeeding in job interviews (January 30) ? Empowering Storytelling Sessions to Build a Better Future: The Power of Community (January 9) Moving Forward (January 23) Register to one of more sessions: https://lu.ma/iwa #jobsearch #jobs #storytelling #newcomers