FEATURING HEADLINERS Chef Michael Smith & Margaret Trudeau BEST-SELLING AUTHOR CBC HOST AND AUTHOR W.P. Kinsella Wab Kinew SUNday september 20, 2015 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM downtown saskatoon FREE ADMISSION 23rd St & 4th ave thewordonthestreet.ca in & around civic square FEATURING THE Saskatchewan Roughriders with Gainer CELEBRATing READING. ADVOCATING LITERACY Celebrating Reading. Advocating Literacy. PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Welcome to our 5th Annual Festival! On behalf of the Board of Directors, Executive Director, volunteers and sponsors, I’m delighted to celebrate The the best of Canadian writing and the importance of reading in our lives. A sincere thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers because without them we would not have a festival. Decision, decisions -- you have a lot of choices. This year's program includes power of exciting newcomers and legends of Canadian literature, our own local heroes as well as authors from across Canada. Check out the wide variety of exhibitors, enjoy the many activities for children, and visit with friends about literacy and reading. Be sure to visit the gourmet food trucks – and help us celebrate our 5th anniversary! Happy Reading, Graham Addley, President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Graham Addley, President Silvia Martini Words give us the unique ability VP, Interlink Research Inc. Anthony Bidulka, Vice President Author Vijay Kachru to teach, share and capture our Painter, Writer Jenica Nonnekes, Treasurer Senior Accountant, Virtus Group Lisa Vargo memories and knowledge. Department Head, Department of English, Yvette Nolan, Secretary University of Saskatchewan Playwright, Director Through words, we can learn from and be Caroline Walker Holly Borgerson Calder Inventory Manager, McNally Robinson Booksellers entertained by people that we have never met, On-line Bookseller, Graphic Artist in places that we have never been. Carol Johner Manager, Marketing and Communications, Saskatoon Public Library The U of S explores the numerous ways words are used to tell stories, share information and affect change. As such, we’re a proud sponsor of FESTIVAL OFFICE (306) 374-1011, [email protected] The Word on the Street festival. Mary Jane Covello, Festival Director usask.ca 3 THE WORD ON THE STREET GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES PARTNERS THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS: A MESSAGE FROM HER HONOUR THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF SASKATCHEWAN PRESENTING PARTNERS Welcome to Saskatoon's 5th annual of literacy. Finally, I wish to thank The Word On The Street festival. I everyone who has worked so hard am delighted to extend greetings on to organize this fabulous community behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth event. II, Queen of Canada, to everyone participating in this exciting event. Please accept my best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable 5th annual DAKOTA DUNES From comic books to novels, festival. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT cookbooks to biographies, reading CORPORATION educates us, entertains us, and connects us. I am grateful to the FUNDING AGENCIES writers, publishers, and retailers who give us the gift of books and Vaughn Solomon Schofield publications. I am also grateful to Lieutenant Governor the educators who give us the gift Province of Saskatchewan A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF SASKATOON COMMUNITY PARTNERS On behalf of the City of Saskatoon, I Saskatoon welcomes visitors with am very pleased to extend greetings wonderful experiences, sights and to everyone participating in the 5th sounds. We celebrate life through annual The Word On The Street our festivals, special events and rich festival. offering of arts, culture, sports and recreation. I invite you to explore our The festival is an outstanding vibrant city, experience our world-class celebration of literacy featuring hospitality and discover why we are FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL celebrated authors from Saskatchewan proud to call Saskatoon our home. and across the country. Visitors will discover the joy of reading through Welcome and enjoy The Word On The author readings, literacy-based Street festival. activities and the library Civic Square marketplace. MEDIA PARTNERS It is with appreciation that I recognize the tremendous efforts of the Donald J. Atchison organizers to ensure a successful event. Mayor THE The paper used for this piece is Titan 70lb Gloss. 5 THE WORD ON THE STREET GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES PARTNERS THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: WELCOME RECEPTION with Special Thanks to the President's Office HOUGHTON BOSTON VIP LOUNGE welcomes festival authors and sponsors to gather, relax and enjoy refreshments. Coffee catering in the Lounge ABOUT ADOPT AN AUTHOR The Word On The Street Saskatoon invites you to become a festival partner by Adopting An Author in 2016! As a non-profit organization, The Word On The Street relies on the support of the community to successfully bring a free, 100% Canadian literary festival to Saskatoon. Adopt An Author is an annual fundraising initiative — it provides booklovers the opportunity to connect with participating authors. You could find yourself adopting an award-winning author or an emerging writer yet to be discovered! Individuals or organizations can Adopt An Author for as little as $500. You can Adopt An Author as a gift for a friend or have your book club join in the fun. It’s a great way to support The Word On The Street. More details available at the Information Booth on the festival site and on the festival website: thewordonthestreet.ca. Charitable tax receipts are available. THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 SUPPORTERS! • Humanities Research Unit, University of Saskatchewan • Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity, University of Saskatchewan • Bob and Holly Calder • Lisa Vargo • Henry and Cheryl Kloppenburg 6 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAVE NEW WORLD TENT 11:00 AM » 2:00 PM » Choosing a Vibrant, Joyful The Reason You Walk Future When his father was given a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Winnipeg broadcaster and musician Wab Kinew decided to spend a year In this candid and engaging book, Margaret Trudeau offers women reconnecting with the accomplished but distant aboriginal man who'd an inspirational and practical approach to creating a healthy, happy, raised him. The Reason You Walk spans the year 2012, chronicling secure and satisfying future life. From dating and online romance to painful moments in the past and celebrating renewed hopes and Margaret Trudeau health practices and financial planning, The Time of Your Life is the Wab Kinew dreams for the future. It is a poignant story of a towering but Montreal, QC perfect book for women of all ages. Winnipeg, MB damaged father and his son as they embark on a journey to repair Self-Help/Personal Growth Memoir their family bond. HarperCollins Canada, 2015 Margaret Trudeau was born in Vancouver, Canada. The former Viking, 2015 wife of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, she is also the author of three previous memoirs, Changing My Mind (2011), Beyond Reason (1979) and Wab Kinew was named by Postmedia News as one of "9 Aboriginal Consequences (1982). Margaret now works with WaterCan, a movers and shakers you should know." He is the Associate Vice- registered charity dedicated to providing clean drinking water to the President for Indigenous Relations at The University of Winnipeg world’s poorest people, and speaks across the country on mental and a correspondent with Al-jazeera America. After successfully health issues. defending Joseph Boyden's The Orenda on CBC's Canada Reads literary competition, he was named the 2015 host. In 2012, he also hosted the acclaimed CBC-TV documentary series 8th Fire. His hip- hop music and journalism projects have won numerous awards. He is a member of the Midewin. Wab is also an Honourary Witness for the 12:30 PM » Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Chef Michael Smith Presents: Make Ahead Meals 3:30 PM » Life is busy and sometimes it's a challenge to get a healthy home Saskatchewan Roughriders Chef Michael Smith cooked meal on the table when you need it. Want to avoid the time Present: the Rider Reading Fortune, PEI pressure of cooking from scratch every day? Looking for fresh ways Cookbook to save time in the kitchen and still turn out great-tasting meals? Program Penguin Canada, 2015 Michael Smith knows what you are up against and is here to help you keep time on your side in the kitchen! Come join the Saskatchewan Roughrider players as they read their favourite children's books and sign autographs for their young fans. Chef Michael Smith is the bestselling author of seven cookbooks, Gainer the Gopher will be here too! This is a session for the whole including Back to Basics, Fast Flavours, Chef Michael Smith’s Kitchen, family. and The Best of Chef at Home. He is the popular host of several Food Network TV shows, including Chef Michael’s Kitchen, Chef at Home This Roughrider presentation is on behalf of their new Rider Reading and Chef Abroad, and is a judge on Chopped Canada. Michael is a Program. Teachers commit to setting aside at least 15 minutes passionate advocate of simple, sustainable flavors and the growing per day of in-class reading time during the month of March. By Canadian cuisine movement. completing this requirement, the class is then entered into a draw to receive a school and in-class visit from select Rider players. Just for participating, all classrooms receive Rider Reading Month bookmarks. In 2015, the first year of the program, ten different classrooms across Saskatchewan won player visits from the Rider Reading Program ambassadors. Come and listen to the Riders! Get your free Roughrider bookmark THE WORD ON THE STREET and an autograph too! FESTIVAL HOTEL Visit bessfest.ca for a festival discount. 8 9 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GREAT EXPECTATIONS TENT 11:00 AM » Visual Storytelling: The Art of the Photography Book 1:30 PM » From the award-winning team of Legacy of Stone: Saskatchewan's The Essential W.P.