We seem to be living in a time of upheaval and many of us feel called to use our voices to advocate for social justice and social change.

Speaking out either in written format on a podcast or at a rally are important ways that we can use our voices to make change happen in the world around us but how can we ensure that we are advocating for our rights in ways that are not harmful to others?

In this 2 hour workshop we will discuss how each of us can check our poetic privilege when we are writing poetry, songs, stories, articles, or speeches.

Join the Panoptical Poet in the cozy Yurt at the For-rest Retreat in Salmo for this opportunity to learn how to honor your voice and the voices of those around you.

To find out more about the For-rest Retreat and how you can book the Yurt for events go to:

Welcome | For-rest Retreat

About the Host:

Erin J. Bauman has been a freelance writer educator and poet for the past 15 years. She has a BA majoring in English minoring in History and Gender Studies an Orton-Gillinham certificate and she is a certified children's yoga instructor along with other certifications pertaining to mental wellness.

The Panoptical Poet has had poems published in several anthologies and magazines including Thimbleberry Eccentric Orbits: An Anthology of Sci-Fi Poetry and the CNC Confluence. She has hosted readings and workshops with Robson Valley Music Festival Exploration Place and other venues across BC.

Erin also spends a lot of her time working with community and grass roots activist groups. She has hosted fundraisers organized rallies and volunteered at protest encampments. Issues she is passionate about when it comes to fighting for social justice include: environmentalism anti-racism and smashing the patriarchy.

Only 20 participants will be accepted for this special event so register now and join The Panoptical Poet to learn how to check your poetic privelege!