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January 27, 2026

Words and Culture
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 10:00 am. CKCU FM 93.1
Web: cod.ckcufm.com/programs/640/info.html
Words and Culture weaves conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists. Airs: Every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

8 mois pour écrire ton premier livre
Time and Place: 6:00 pm. Jenni Tea, 98 Rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, Gatineau, QC
Web: www.jennihealthy.com/event-details/8-mois-pour-ecrire-ton-premier-livre-2026-01-27-18-00
Tu rêves d’écrire un livre, mais tu ne sais pas par où commencer… ou tu n’arrives pas à aller jusqu’au bout ?L’atelier « Écris ton premier livre en 8 mois » est un accompagnement structuré et bienveillant, conçu pour t’aider à passer de l’idée au manuscrit terminé. Pendant 8 mois, tu seras guidé(e) pas à pas à travers les différentes étapes de l’écriture : clarification de ton projet, construction de ton texte, discipline d’écriture, confiance en ta voix, et compréhension des bases légales et éditoriales liées à la publication. 📚 Ce que tu vas apprendre :– Trouver et affiner ton idée de livre– Structurer ton récit (roman, essai, témoignage, autofiction…)– Surmonter le syndrome de la page blanche– Installer une routine d’écriture durable– Comprendre les bases de la publication et du droit d’auteur– Avancer avec clarté, motivation et discipline $57.49

Live on Elgin Open Mic
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 8:00 pm. 220 Elgin, #2
Web: www.liveonelgin.com/calendar/event/?ID=KHE6Y2L
Get there early, say hi your host, grab a drink and sign up to do some music, comedy, poetry, or whatever else! Sign up closes at 7:45pm

January 2026 Events
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            Poetry Night at the Ottawa Trans Library 5:00pm
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An Indian Morning 10:00am
Culture géniale 1:00pm
Art House Cafe Open Mic 7:00pm
Namaashoum 7:00pm
Words and Culture 10:00am
Ottawa Storytellers Open Mic Online 7:30pm
The Lit Room with Susan Johnston 9:30am
Asian Sounds 6:00pm
Ottawa Scrabble Club 7:00pm
Third World Players Present 6:00pm Friday Special Blend 7:00am  
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An Indian Morning 10:00am
Culture géniale 1:00pm
les cafés-rencontres de l’Association des auteurs et auteures de l’Outaouais 2:00pm
Art House Cafe Open Mic 7:00pm
Namaashoum 7:00pm
Words and Culture 10:00am
Ottawa StoryTellers: Story Cafe 7:00pm
The Lit Room with Susan Johnston 9:30am
Asian Sounds 6:00pm
Capital Crime Writers 7:00pm
Ottawa Scrabble Club 7:00pm
Third World Players Present 6:00pm
Sad Girl Cafe 7:00pm
Nostalgica Pub Open Mic 8:00pm
Friday Special Blend 7:00am  
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An Indian Morning 10:00am
Culture géniale 1:00pm
Art House Cafe Open Mic 7:00pm
Namaashoum 7:00pm
Words and Culture 10:00am
Live on Elgin Open Mic 8:00pm
The Lit Room with Susan Johnston 9:30am
Asian Sounds 6:00pm
Ottawa Scrabble Club 7:00pm
Ottawa Storytellers Open Mic In Person 7:00pm
Thandizo Joy: A Little Death 7:30pm
Third World Players Present 6:00pm
Thandizo Joy: A Little Death 7:30pm
Nostalgica Pub Open Mic 8:00pm
Friday Special Blend 7:00am
Thandizo Joy: A Little Death 7:30pm
 
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An Indian Morning 10:00am
Culture géniale 1:00pm
(un)told - Ottawa StoryTellers 7:00pm
Art-N-Tell 7:00pm
Art House Cafe Open Mic 7:00pm
Namaashoum 7:00pm
Words and Culture 10:00am
8 mois pour écrire ton premier livre 6:00pm
Live on Elgin Open Mic 8:00pm
The Lit Room with Susan Johnston 9:30am
Asian Sounds 6:00pm
Night Oat Open Stage 7:00pm
Ottawa Scrabble Club 7:00pm
Third World Players Present 6:00pm
Nostalgica Pub Open Mic 8:00pm
Friday Special Blend 7:00am