The Vines of Diaspora: Italian Canadian Literary and Artistic Cultures - AICW Biennial Conference

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Enjoy literary readings (poetry, prose & plays) and artistic works in Italian Canadian literature and culture from a variety of genres. The Association of Italian Canadian Writers’ (AICW) 19th Biennial Conference will feature inspiring work by many local, national and international writers, artists and scholars. Acclaimed Italian-Canadian photographer Vincenzo Pietropaolo is the keynote speaker for the conference.

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• villacharities.com/culture villacharities.com

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Villa Charities

A registered charity, Villa Charities enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, the organization has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Charities Foundation; Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; and Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo). Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. Villa Charities has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, which recognizes the organization’s commitment to creating an inclusive, positive and engaging workplace. For more information visit villacharities.com.