A Night of Spoken Word: Family Feast

Join us this National Poetry Month for Family Feast – a powerful evening of emotionally vulnerable intergenerational storytelling through poetry and performance.

Family Feast explores the complexities of identity, belonging, and healing across generations. Through spoken word performances, we’ll dive deep into the layered experiences of navigating intersectionality, cultural expectations, and familial relationships.

This intimate showcase highlights how we hold space for our elders while uplifting and mentoring the next generation. It’s a poetic gathering rooted in shared growth, honouring where we come from and where we’re headed.

Produced by InnerGenerational & Tagay Artworks

Hosted and Presented by Anto Chan

Funded by The League of Canadian Poets

🌟 Featuring Award-Winning Spoken Word Artists:

Jennifer Alicia is a queer, mixed Mi’kmaw and settler (German/Irish/Scottish) multidisciplinary artist originally from Elmastukwek, Ktaqmkuk (Bay of Islands, Newfoundland), now residing in Toronto.

She is a two-time national poetry slam champion and her work has been featured in Canthius Magazine, NOW Magazine, CBC and imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival to name a few. Jennifer Alicia co-edited a poetry anthology titled "The Condor and the Eagle Meet" and has a debut chapbook titled "Mixed Emotions". Find out more about her work at: jenniferalicia.com

Patrick de Belen is a Toronto-based Filipinx-Canadian storyteller, arts educator, spoken word poet, writer, and filmmaker. His work—spanning poetry, film, and multidisciplinary projects—delves into themes of mental health, Filipino identity, liberation, community, grief, and healing. He made history as the youngest poet to win a national poetry slam championship and has been honored with both the Canadian Poet of Honour and Youth Poet of Honour titles, along with several other storytelling accolades.

Beyond his artistic work, Patrick is a dedicated educator and community builder, collaborating with schools, libraries, non-profits, addiction centers, jails, and mental health organizations to champion diverse storytelling and create space for voices often unheard.

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