What:Poetry Month Book Launch and ReadingWhen:Thursday April 26th at 6:00pmWhere:Chapters Rideau/Sussex
First Nations Ojibway writer Beverly D. Blanchard will read and discuss her new book of poetry and prose Into The Waves.
Spirituality, empowerment and well-being emerge from her critique of the role of society on individual choices. Beverly holds a degree in Economics from Laurentian University. A former public servant, she is a consultant to First Nation and Inuit
organizations in a variety of areas including homelessness, suicide and violence prevention, childcare,
HIV/AIDS, women's issues, business planning and economic development. Published works include: A profile of aboriginal women-owned
businesses in Canada (1995); Evaluation of the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (2002). Beverly is a writer and personal
development coach based in Sault Ste. Marie and Ottawa, Canada.For further information contact Peter at:Petra BooksFifth Avenue Court, Suite 140Ottawa Ontario K1S 5P5 Canada613-294-2205 | [email protected]http://petrabooks.ca
