Katherine Govier
@kmgovier.bsky.social
🇨🇦novelist, founder of The Shoe Project, fond of the Rockies and Japan, reader, feminist, free speech and human rights defender. repped by Inkwell. www.katherinegovier.com
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Opinion: The trails of ‘leavers’ and ‘stayers’ alike have woven Alberta and Canada into one fabric
To be a real Albertan, must you stay in the province? No. I am a ‘leaver,’ but I claim my heritage
www.theglobeandmail.com
My piece in the Globe- online now, in the paper on Saturday
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
When in Canada Hind Kabawat , now Syria's Minister of Social Affairs, participated in The Shoe Project I ran for 12 years. Wrote a great story about her visit to the refugee camp. @markmackinnon.bsky.social theshoeprojectstories.com/stories_sess...
Two in One Shoe Story - The Shoe Project Stories
Summary: Story: More Stories from Toronto 2014
theshoeprojectstories.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
When in Canada Hind Kabawat , now Syria's Minister of Social Affairs, participated in The Shoe Project I ran for 12 years. Wrote a great story about her visit to the refugee camp. @markmackinnon.bsky.social theshoeprojectstories.com/stories_sess...
Remembrance. Poppies by Emily Honderich
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Remembrance. Poppies by Emily Honderich
Japanese (and only!) edition of RED FUJI AND THE BOSTON BOYS gracing my office in Toronto.
September 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Japanese (and only!) edition of RED FUJI AND THE BOSTON BOYS gracing my office in Toronto.
Postcard #61 from Mitford Island is now up on katherinegovier.com Illustration by Emily Honderich
August 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Postcard #61 from Mitford Island is now up on katherinegovier.com Illustration by Emily Honderich
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The historical truth exists.
Try as you might to erase it, it’s still there.
And when truth is known, your goals will be exposed.
You’ll be seen for who you are.
Try as you might to erase it, it’s still there.
And when truth is known, your goals will be exposed.
You’ll be seen for who you are.
August 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The historical truth exists.
Try as you might to erase it, it’s still there.
And when truth is known, your goals will be exposed.
You’ll be seen for who you are.
Try as you might to erase it, it’s still there.
And when truth is known, your goals will be exposed.
You’ll be seen for who you are.
My piece in the Globe- online now, in the paper on Saturday
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: The trails of ‘leavers’ and ‘stayers’ alike have woven Alberta and Canada into one fabric
To be a real Albertan, must you stay in the province? No. I am a ‘leaver,’ but I claim my heritage
www.theglobeandmail.com
August 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
My piece in the Globe- online now, in the paper on Saturday
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
My piece in the Globe this morning: Alberta's leavers and stayers. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: The trails of ‘leavers’ and ‘stayers’ alike have woven Alberta and Canada into one fabric
To be a real Albertan, must you stay in the province? No. I am a ‘leaver,’ but I claim my heritage
www.theglobeandmail.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
My piece in the Globe this morning: Alberta's leavers and stayers. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Mum went. up the Sulphur Mountain Chairlift in 1956. I went up on Thursday. Skipped the white high heels.
August 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Mum went. up the Sulphur Mountain Chairlift in 1956. I went up on Thursday. Skipped the white high heels.
Reposted by Katherine Govier
I am tempted to write about being an Albertan. If I can still BE and Albertan given the act it is currently putting on. This I realize I've done it. This was pubbed in @albertaviews.bsky.social 5 years ago. I still mean it. albertaviews.ca/back-to-the-...
Back to the Garden - Alberta Views
A writer reflects on her Alberta roots
albertaviews.ca
May 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I am tempted to write about being an Albertan. If I can still BE and Albertan given the act it is currently putting on. This I realize I've done it. This was pubbed in @albertaviews.bsky.social 5 years ago. I still mean it. albertaviews.ca/back-to-the-...
I am tempted to write about being an Albertan. If I can still BE and Albertan given the act it is currently putting on. This I realize I've done it. This was pubbed in @albertaviews.bsky.social 5 years ago. I still mean it. albertaviews.ca/back-to-the-...
Back to the Garden - Alberta Views
A writer reflects on her Alberta roots
albertaviews.ca
May 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I am tempted to write about being an Albertan. If I can still BE and Albertan given the act it is currently putting on. This I realize I've done it. This was pubbed in @albertaviews.bsky.social 5 years ago. I still mean it. albertaviews.ca/back-to-the-...
Are you a fan of #audiobooks ? I'm heading to the recording studio next week to "direct" the reading of Thee Sisters Bar & Hotel for audio. No I'm not going to be "the voice". That will be the wonderful Nan Pool. Adding a bit of music and background for fun @bookgaga.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Are you a fan of #audiobooks ? I'm heading to the recording studio next week to "direct" the reading of Thee Sisters Bar & Hotel for audio. No I'm not going to be "the voice". That will be the wonderful Nan Pool. Adding a bit of music and background for fun @bookgaga.bsky.social
Which is also why we still need to write them .
"That the long form endures is no small miracle in a world shaped by hyper information, fast consumption and the cult of instant gratification." Elif Shafak www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
Given up on reading? Elif Shafak on why we still need novels
Recent studies suggest we’ve fallen out of love with reading – but the more chaotic our times, the deeper is our need to slow down and read fiction
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Which is also why we still need to write them .
Reposted by Katherine Govier
Revitalized Kingston WritersFest to return
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A revitalized Kingston WritersFest to return in September 2025 - Quill and Quire
After a devastating 2024 season, a resurrected Kingston WritersFest has announced dates for the return of the literary festival in 2025.
quillandquire.com
May 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Revitalized Kingston WritersFest to return
quillandquire.com/omni/a-revit...
quillandquire.com/omni/a-revit...
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If you haven't heard of us, we are a independent, local, and print magazine published 10 times a year. Stay informed on politics, discover new books, and learn more about the province.
albertaviews.ca/subscribe use code AVSM to save $5!
#news #abpoli #cdnpoli
May 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Consider subscribing to Alberta Views.
If you haven't heard of us, we are a independent, local, and print magazine published 10 times a year. Stay informed on politics, discover new books, and learn more about the province.
albertaviews.ca/subscribe use code AVSM to save $5!
#news #abpoli #cdnpoli
If you haven't heard of us, we are a independent, local, and print magazine published 10 times a year. Stay informed on politics, discover new books, and learn more about the province.
albertaviews.ca/subscribe use code AVSM to save $5!
#news #abpoli #cdnpoli
Years ago, I began writing short reflections on places, people, and moments that have stayed with me in the form of postcards. I now share them with my mailing list and recently had the chance to read and discuss a few on Writers Radio. Here is the link to tune in:
writersradio.ca?utm_source=n...
writersradio.ca?utm_source=n...
April 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Years ago, I began writing short reflections on places, people, and moments that have stayed with me in the form of postcards. I now share them with my mailing list and recently had the chance to read and discuss a few on Writers Radio. Here is the link to tune in:
writersradio.ca?utm_source=n...
writersradio.ca?utm_source=n...
Reposted by Katherine Govier
Reposted by Katherine Govier
The former ambassador to Denmark for the United States, Rufus Gifford, posted this video on his Facebook account:
Ht: @hpsc24.bsky.social
Ht: @hpsc24.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The former ambassador to Denmark for the United States, Rufus Gifford, posted this video on his Facebook account:
Ht: @hpsc24.bsky.social
Ht: @hpsc24.bsky.social
RED FUJI out in Japan in a month. Here's the cover. A few Boston Brahmins adorn it. Wonder why... #canlit #translation #Japan #Japaneseart #Hokusai #Boston
March 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
RED FUJI out in Japan in a month. Here's the cover. A few Boston Brahmins adorn it. Wonder why... #canlit #translation #Japan #Japaneseart #Hokusai #Boston
How do you like the cover for my new novel RED FUJI? Hits shelves in Japan April 25. Fiction with historical characters, interesting presentation. I like it!
March 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
How do you like the cover for my new novel RED FUJI? Hits shelves in Japan April 25. Fiction with historical characters, interesting presentation. I like it!
I wonder how this excitement will bleed into S&SCanada...
I'm gonna say no, S&S can't become A24 partly because A24 didn't publish Mike Pence's memoir. www.thecut.com/article/simo...
Can Simon & Schuster Become the A24 of Books?
The imprint’s new publisher is betting on it.
www.thecut.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I wonder how this excitement will bleed into S&SCanada...
With my incredible, girlish, 89-year-old friend Joy Kogawa at the Toronto Reference Library where she wrote the groundbreaking novel OBASAN about the Japanese-CDn internment. She wanted to see if her plaque was still there. It is. 5th floor!
March 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
With my incredible, girlish, 89-year-old friend Joy Kogawa at the Toronto Reference Library where she wrote the groundbreaking novel OBASAN about the Japanese-CDn internment. She wanted to see if her plaque was still there. It is. 5th floor!
I love all my new followers here. Thank you! But you're almost all men. Where are the #women on #bluesky? #writers #canadians #artists #feminists #pundits #media
March 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I love all my new followers here. Thank you! But you're almost all men. Where are the #women on #bluesky? #writers #canadians #artists #feminists #pundits #media
Reposted by Katherine Govier
Wow, this is good old Canadian sole, beautiful! stay strong Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 , give it a watch
This video is a beautiful depiction of Canada.
It lifted my heart
(Kleenex may be needed 🥹)
Our country is young- still a work in progress - but there is much to reflect on and feel proud of
O Canada we stand on guard for thee
m.youtube.com/watch?v=vhiK...
It lifted my heart
(Kleenex may be needed 🥹)
Our country is young- still a work in progress - but there is much to reflect on and feel proud of
O Canada we stand on guard for thee
m.youtube.com/watch?v=vhiK...
Dear Canada
YouTube video by Hockey Films by Tim Thompson
m.youtube.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Wow, this is good old Canadian sole, beautiful! stay strong Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦 , give it a watch
Reposted by Katherine Govier
Many Canadians are rejecting the idea of becoming the 51st state of the United States, pointing out that Canada ranks better than their southern neighbour in happiness, safety, life expectancy and even freedom. #tradewar #Canada #US
nowtoronto.com/news/canadia...
nowtoronto.com/news/canadia...
‘You have nothing to offer,’ Canadians are pulling out receipts to prove why it shouldn’t be America’s 51st state - NOW Toronto
Many Canadians are rejecting the idea of becoming an American state, revealing that Canada ranks better in happiness, safety, and freedom.
nowtoronto.com
March 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Many Canadians are rejecting the idea of becoming the 51st state of the United States, pointing out that Canada ranks better than their southern neighbour in happiness, safety, life expectancy and even freedom. #tradewar #Canada #US
nowtoronto.com/news/canadia...
nowtoronto.com/news/canadia...