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Joe Blades at a press conference, Beograd Book Fair, 22 October 2004. Photo by the Canadian Embassy, Beograd.

Biographical Note

Joe Blades has been giving readings and publishing his poetry since 1980. He is a writer, artist, and publisher–president of the independent, literary publishing house Broken Jaw Press Inc. founded by him in the winter of 1984 in Banff, Alberta. He is also on the editorial board of revue ellipse mag and a contributor to the Canadian Review of Literature in Performance.

Blades was born in Halifax, NS, Canada. Based in Fredericton, NB, since 1990, he grew up in Elmsdale and Dartmouth, NS. He has also lived, studied, and/or worked in Port Hawksbury and Halifax, NS; Toronto; Montreal; Banff, AB; New York; Senta, Serbia; and Pale, Republika Srpska. Blades has given readings, lectures, and workshops across Canada, in the eastern USA, Scotland and Central Europe.

Blades exhibits bookworks, photographs, and objet d’art primarily in Canada and Europe. He is the editor of ten books and chapbooks including UGLY: an instant spoken word chapbook anthology (Broken Jaw, 2007).

His poetry and art has appeared in periodicals and over 55 anthologies. Blades has authored 30 poetry chapbooks and limited edition artist books. His published full-length poetry books are Cover Makes a Set (SpareTime Editions, 1990), River Suite (Insomniac Press, 1998), Open Road West (Broken Jaw Press, 2000, 2001), Casemate Poems (Widows & Orphans, 2004), from the book that doesn’t close (Broken Jaw Press, 2008), Prison Songs and Storefront Poetry (Ekstasis Editions, 2010), and Casemate Poems (Collected) (Chaudiere Books, 2011). Three of his books have been translated for Serbian-language editions as Rečna svita in the three author–three book anthology Slike iz kanade: Tri kanadska pesnika (SKC Niš, 2005), Pesme iz kazamata (Belgrade: Rad, 2005), and the fothcoming Iz knjige koja se ne zatvara (Banja Luka: Art Print). Several other books and book translations are in the works.

Blades is an active member of the BlackTop MotorCycle Gang writers’ group, coordinator of the Fredericton Small Press & Community Fair, producer–host of the weekly Ashes, Paper & Beans: Fredericton’s Writing and Arts Show on CHSR 97.9 FM, member of the Education Works in Progress organizing committee at UNB, Past President of the League of Canadian Poets and chair of their International Affairs Committee, and President of the Union of Graduate Student Workers–PSAC Local 60550.

Latest update: 11 November 2011

Curriculum Vitae

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Current activities
Broken Jaw Press Inc., Fredericton, NB. President–Publisher 1984– .
Maritimes Arts Projects Productions, Fredericton, NB. Artist–writer, o/o, 1989– .
Ashes, Paper & Beans: Fredericton’s Writing and Arts Show. CHSR 97.9 FM, Fredericton, NB. Campus–community radio producer–host 1995– .
revue ellipse mag: textes littéraires canadiens en traduction/Canadian writing in translation, Fredericton, NB. Editorial Board member 2003– .
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang writers’ group, Fredericton, NB. Member 2007– .
The League of Canadian Poets, Toronto, ON. Member 1990– . Executive Committee member, 2008– . International Affairs Committee, Chair 2011– . Past President, 2011– .
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. MEd (Adult Ed) candidate, 2009– . Education Works-in-Progress Committee member 2011– .
Union of Graduate Student Workers–Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 60550, Fredericton, NB. Member 2009– . President 2011– . Union–Management Committee Co-chair 2011– .
Canadian Review of Literature in Performance, Montréal, QC. New Brunswick columnist 2011– .

Books Authored: Poetry

Casemate Poems (Collected). Ottawa: Chaudiere Books, 2011.
Prison Songs and Storefront Poetry. Victoria, BC: Ekstasis Editions, 2010.
from the book that doesn’t close. Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2008.
Iz knjige koja se ne zatvara. (Tatjana Bijelić Trans. into Serbian). Art Print, Banja Luka, RS, Bosnia i Herzegovina, (forthcoming 2012).
Casemate Poems. Waterloo, ON: Widows & Orphans, 2004.
Pesme iz kazamata (Casemate Poems). Džo Blejds. (Dubravka Ðjurić, Trans. into Serbian). Beograd: i.p. Rad, 2005.
Open Road West (artist edition). Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press eBooks (PDF), 2001.
Open Road West. Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press; Broken Jaw Press eBooks (PDF), 2000.
River Suite. Toronto: Insomniac Press, 1998. Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press eBooks (PDF), 2000.
Rečna svita. In Frejzer Saterlend, Nensi Berk & Džo Blejdz, Slike iz kanade: Tri kanadska pesnika.
(Aleksandar Blagojević and Vesna Lopičić, Trans. into Serbian). Niš, Serbia & Montenegro: Studentski kulturni centar Niš, 2005.
Cover Makes a Set. London, ON: SpareTime Editions/HMS Press, 1990.

Books and Chapbooks: editor

re:myth: Stories and Poems by the BlackTop MotorCycle Gang. Joe Blades and Biff Mitchell (Eds.). Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2010.
UGLY: an instant spoken word chapbook anthology. Joe Blades (Ed.). Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2007.
some stuff on canadian spoken word & indie publishing. Joe Blades (Ed.). Montreal, QC: National Campus and Community Radio Association / l’Association nationale des radios étudiantes et communautaires, 2004.
Great Lakes Logia. Joe Blades (Ed.). Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press; Broken Jaw Press eBooks (PDF), 2001.
Jive Talk: George Fetherling in Interviews & Documents. Joe Blades (Ed.). Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press; Broken Jaw Press eBooks, 2001.
Crossroads Cant. Joe Blades (Ed.). Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 1997.
In the Dark—Poets & Publishing. Joe Blades (Ed.). Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 1997.
Danger Falling Ice: The League of Canadian Poets Writes of Spring Reading in Fredericton, 1997.. Joe Blades (Ed.). Fredericton, NB: BS Poetry Society, 1997.
Burnt Poems Served Hot. (chapbook), Joe Blades and Matt Stranach (Eds.). Fredericton, NB: BS Poetry Society, 1995.
Shout and Speak Out Loud: Atlantic Canadians on Child Sexual Abuse. Margaret McLeod and Joe Blades (Eds.). Fredericton, NB: Wild East, 1992.
Ecphore ’87 Poetry Anthology. Joe Blades and Kathy Mac (Eds.). Halifax, NS: BS Poetry Society/Broken Jaw Press, 1987.

Academic Book/Conference proceeding contributions
"Poetry of the Americas versus Metafictional Canada: An Autoethnographic Reflection on a Selection of My Art and Poems Alongside Agendas of Re/Visioning the Americas (Initiated in Response to a Call for Papers for a Symposium I Was Not Attempting to Attend)". 4ième Conférence internationale nonconventionnelle des jeunes canadianistes/4th International Unconventional Conference of Young Canadianists : Le Canada métafictionnel/Metafictional Canada. Baia Mare, Romania: Cercetari în canadianistica, Universitatea de Nord Baia Mare, (In print).
"On Becoming an Accidental Canadianist". In Diana Yankova, editor, Managing diversity and social cohesion: The Canadian experience; 5th International Conference of Central European Canadianists, 16–18 October 2009 | Sofia, Bulgaria; Proceedings • Actes; Diversité cultural et cohésion sociale : L’expérience Canadienne ; 5ème Colloque International des Canadianistes de l’Europe Centrale, 16–18 octobre 2009 | Sofia, Bulgarie. (pp. 127–133). Brno: Masaryk University/Université Masaryk, Muni Press, 2010.
In the Shadow of Poet’s Corner. In Jelena Novaković and/et Radojka Vukcević, editors, Images of Canada: Interiors and Exteriors/Les images du Canada : Les intérieurs at les extérieurs. (pp. 293–297). Beograd: Faculty of Philosophy of Niš / Yugoslav Association for Canadian Studies, 2007.
"". Tiré à part : situer les pratiques d’édition des centres d’artistes / Off Printing: Situating Publishing Practices in Artist-Run Centres. Montréal: Regroupement des centres d’artistes autogérés du Québec, 2005.

Book and Chapbook Anthology contributions

Decalogue 3: Ten concrete/visual poets. editor rob mclennan, Ottawa: Chaudiere Books, (forthcoming).
Collected Sex. editor rob mclennan, Ottawa: Chaudiere Books, (forthcoming).
re:myth: Stories and Poems by the BlackTop MotorCycle Gang. Editors Joe Blades and Biff Mitchell. Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2010.
Fredericton Green-verte. Fredericton NB: Side-by-Side Editions/Éditions Côte-à-Côte, 2010.
Pages of Canada. editor Peter Evanchuck, Ottawa: bookshandmade.com, 2008.
Bearing Witness; Casemate Poems (Coda). In Imagination in Action. Carol Malyon (ed). Toronto: The Mercury Press, 2007.
UGLY: an instant spoken word chapbook anthology. editor Joe Blades, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2007.
Storming the Stage: 32 Author Interviews. (audio 3-CD set), Toronto, ON: Literary Press Group of Canada, 2004.
Some Stuff on Canadian Spoken Word & Indie Publishing. Editor Joe Blades, Montreal: National Campus and Community Radio Association / l’Association nationale des radios étudiantes et communautaires, 2004.
Sustaining the Gaze: When Images Tremble / Sosteniendo la mirada: cuando las imágenes tiemblan / Soutenant le regard : quand les images tremblent. Brian Atkinson, Nela Rio; Elizabeth Gamble Miller and Jill Valéry, translators; introduction by Joe Blades, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2004.
Career Suicide! Contemporary Literary Humour. (Moosehead Anthology #9), editor Jon Paul Fiorentino, Montreal: DC Books, 2003.
Groundswell: the best of above/ground press, 1993-2003. editor rob mclennan, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2003.
Dialogue Through Poetry 2002 Anthology. (PDF eBook), editors Ram Devineni and Lina Srivastava, New York, USA: Rattapallax Press, 2003.
Inside Poetry, Second Edition. by Richard Davies and Jerry Wowk, Toronto, ON: Harcourt Canada, 2002.
Les cartes postales de l’atelier de gravure Imago. (includes a collaborative print by Nancy King Schofield and Joe Blades), Moncton, NB: Imago, 2002.
Line by Line, An Anthology of Contemporary Canadian Poets. Edited by and with drawings by Heather Spears, Victoria, BC: Ekstastis Editions, 2002.
Mentor’s Canon: poems about/for/after writers. Editor, Kemeny Babineau, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press; Broken Jaw Press eBooks (PDF), 2001.
Extreme Poets. Seaforth, NS & Fredericton, NB: BS Poetry Society, 2001.
Great Lakes Logia. Editor Joe Blades, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press; Broken Jaw Press eBooks (PDF), 2001).
Landmarks: An Anthology of New Atlantic Canadian Poetry of the Land. Editors Hugh MacDonald and Brent MacLaine, Charlottetown, PEI: The Acorn Press, 2001.
Henry’s Creature: poems and stories on the automobile. Editors Roger Bell and John B. Lee, Windsor, ON: Black Moss Press, 2000.
Following the Plough: Recovering the Rural. Editor John B. Lee, Windsor, ON: Black Moss Press, 2000.
Life, Love, Death, and a Side Order of Poetry: The Third Canadian Poetry Association Anthology. Editor Penny Ferguson, Toronto, ON: Hidden Brook Press, 1999.
Losers First: Poems and Stories on Game and Sport. Editor John B. Lee, Windsor, ON: Black Moss Press, 1999.
Poetry Nation: The North American Anthology of Fusion Poets. Editors Regie Cabico and Todd Swift, Montréal, QC: Véhicule Press, 1998.
Postal Code: CPA Participating Members Chapbook 1998. Editor Richard Grove, Toronto: Canadian Poetry Association, 1998.
SEEDS: A Poetry Anthology; 12 Canadian Poets. Editor Richard M. Grove, Toronto: Hidden Brook Press, 1998.
Harvest 6-Pack. Joe Blades et al, Fredericton, NB: SpareTime Editions, 1998.
Written in the Skin. Editor rob mclennan, Toronto: Insomniac Press, 1998.
River Readings 2. Editor WhiteFeather, Fredericton, NB: BS Poetry Society, 1998.
Strong Winds: The Second Canadian Poetry Association Anthology. Editor Sheila Hyland, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 1997.
Open 24 Hours, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 1997.
Danger Falling Ice: The League of Canadian Poets Writes of Spring Reading in Fredericton, 1997. Editor Joe Blades, Fredericton, NB: BS Poetry Society, 1997.
Something About Sailors. Toronto, ON: Pas de Chance, 1996.
Not to Rest in Silence: A Celebration of People’s Poetry. Editor Ted Plantos, Hamilton, ON: UnMon Northland, 1995; Pittsburgh, PA, USA: UnMon America, 1996.
Quebec Suite: Poems for and about Quebec. Editor Endre Farkas, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, QC: The Muses’ Company, 1995.
An Invisible Accordion: A Canadian Poetry Association Anthology. Editor Jennifer Footman, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 1995.
The Last Word: an Insomniac Anthology of Contemporary Canadian Poetry. Editor Michael Holmes, Toronto, ON: Insomniac Press, 1995.
Burnt Poems Served Hot. Editors Joe Blades and Matt Stranach, Fredericton, NB: BS Poetry Society, 1995.
The Hawthorne Anthology. Victoria, BC: Hawthorn Society/Reference West, 1994.
The Windhorse Reader: Choice Poems of ’93. Yarmouth, NS: Samurai Press, 1994.
Let the Earth Take Note. Editor James Deahl, Charlottetown, PEI: Milton Acorn Festival Publishing, 1994.
River Readings. Fredericton, NB: Wild East, 1993.
Loose Connections. Editors M. Harry, K. Tudor and A. West. Lockeport, NS: Roseway Publishing, 1990.
Haiku Canada Members’ Anthology 1989-90. Editor Denise Coney, Alymer, QC: Haiku Canada, 1990.
sounds of an occasional monk. Margaret Saunder et al, Alymer, QC: Haiku Canada Sheet, 1988.
The Northern Red Oak. Editor James Deahl, Toronto, ON: Unfinished Monument, 1988.
voices: haiku canada members’ anthology 88-89. Editor Ann McKay, Alymer, QC: Haiku Canada, 1989.
Anthology ABC No Rio Open Mike 1987. New York, NY, USA: Multiple Press, 1987.
Ecphore ’87 Poetry Anthology. Editors Joe Blades and Kathy Mac, Halifax, NS: Broken Jaw Press / BS Poetry Society, 1987
Bourbon Street Poetry Workshop: Ecphore Installation Piece. Halifax, NS: Broken Jaw Press, 1986.
Alberta Poetry Yearbook. Edmonton, AB: Canadian Authors Association–Edmonton Branch, 1985.
The Toronto Collection. Editor Leslie Nutting, Toronto, ON: Manoeuvres Press, 1983.

Chapbooks, artist books, etc.

liszt listening lists (a symphonic poem performance): after peter allen performing franz liszt. Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2011.
Space Station II. (limited edition, hand-bound, book arts publication with original poetry, signed and numbered edition of 25 for Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, + 15 signed and numbered artist proofs), Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2005.
afterimage / naknadna slika. (bilingual, English–Serbian, poetry chapbook), Bobana Stephen, translator, Fredericton, NB: SpareTime Editions, 2004.
Space Station I. (limited edition poetry artist book), Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2003.
Trans-Canada Meditation. (poetry chapbook) Fredericton, NB: SpareTime Editions, 2000
wriding. (visual poetry chapbook), bitlet series #2, Maxville, ON: above/ground press, 2000.
t sea ache. Joe Blades issue of STANZAS, Issue 19, Maxville, ON: above/ground press, 1999.
Tribeca. (poetry chapbook) Maxville ON: above/ground press, 1997.
Help: You Need It, We Offer It. (found prose chapbook), Fredericton, NB: Book Rat, 1996.
eurotrip. (poetry chapbook), Kamloops, BC: Pooka Press, 1996.
Apathy. (poetry chapbook), Toronto, ON: twobitter, 1995.
Rummaging for Rhinos. (poetry chapbook), Ottawa, ON: Pooka Press, 1995.
Theatre Department: Cast Care. Bulletin #1, (prose/humour), Fredericton, NB: Mad in Canada, 1995.
Stuff, an artist book. (poetry chapbook), Fredericton, NB: private, 1995.
Solstice. (poetry chapbook), Fredericton, NB: SpareTime Editions, 1994.
Synopsis. (poetry chapbook), Book Rat 005, Fredericton, NB: Book Rat, 1994.
In the Valley of the Shadow of Poets’ Corner. (poetry chapbook), Maxville ON: above/ground press, 1994.
Stones of My Flesh. (poetry chapbook), Salamanca No. 11, Fredericton, NB: Wild East, 1992.
Reprint, London, ON: SpareTime Editions, 1995.
twist tie #2. (poem chapbook), readcycle #6, Montreal, QC: fingerprinting inkoperated, 1991.
for Sha(u)nt Basmajian. (poem chapbook), Hungry Zipper #7, Cambridge, ON: Hungry Zipper, 1991.
Reprint, Calgary, AB: openpalmseries 5.4, housepress, 2001.
dawn / astride / estuary. (poem chapbook), Fredericton, NB: Dead Sea Physh Products, 1990.
aaaaaaab. (poetry chapbook), Fredericton, NB: Dead Sea Physh Products, 1990.
DEC 31 1988. (poetry chapbook) Los Angeles, CA, USA: Utopic Furnace Press, 1990.
Future Now Past. (poetry chapbook), London, ON: SpareTime Editions, 1990.
& care electronic. (poetry chapbook), Book Rat #003, Fredericton, NB: Book Rat, 1990.
By(e) the River. (poetry chapbook), Book Rat #002, Fredericton, NB: Book Rat, 1990.
Paper Bags. (poetry chapbook) Halifax, NS: Dead Sea Physh Products, 1989.
Reflections. (artist book), Halifax, NS: Broken Jaw Press, 1987.
The A.B. Dick Colour Story. (artist book), Halifax, NS: Broken Jaw Press, 1985.
Journey Through Pink Clouds of Momentary Mentalities. (poetry chapbook), Toronto, ON: private, 1980.

Broadsides, Poster Poems & postcards
storefront poetry 20 / poesía de vidriera 20. VI exposición internacional de poemas póster de poetas iberoamericanos contemporáneos, en homenaje a encarnacion Huerta Palacios (1940–2009). Capítulo de Fredericton de la Academia Iberoamericana de Poesía, Fredericton, NB, 2011.
casemate off-season, a little something … 32, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2011.
día internacional de la paz 2009 in Séptima exposición—Homenajeh mural y virtual de poesía y arte, en homenaje a Nela Rio. Registro Creativo de Asociación Canadiense de Hispanistas, Fredericton, NB, 2011.
día internacional de la paz 2009. Fredericton, NB: Capítulo de Fredericton de la A.I.P. 2011
Poetry, prose and foolishness …. Fredericton, NB. 11th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading & Poster Poem Exhibition, 2011
on the road to montréal. Fredericton, NB: Primer Recital Multicultural y Multilingüe La imagen es un sendero/The Image is a Path/L’image est un chemin. 2010
montreal yolunda. (Yalcin Ener, trans.) Fredericton, NB: Primer Recital Multicultural y Multilingüe La imagen es un sendero/The Image is a Path/L’image est un chemin. 2010
When You DIG Look for the Lines. Fredericton, NB: a pOST hASTE cARD, 2010
Seeking Transparency. Fredericton, NB: 10th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading & Poster Poem Exhibition, 2010
Writing and Publishing (one theory). a pOST hASTE cARD, 2009
Hawkeye Island Reflection. Fredericton, NB: a pOST hASTE cARD, 2009
Winter Sunset. Fredericton, NB: a pOST hASTE cARD, 2009
New Laptop Imaging Systems. Fredericton, NB: a pOST hASTE cARD, 2009
Door in Senta. Fredericton, NB: a pOST hASTE cARD, 2009
Grandmother Cactus in Bloom. Fredericton, NB: a pOST hASTE cARD, 2009
Seasoned Leaves. Fredericton, NB: a pOST hASTE cARD, 2009
Sculpted Beach Grass. Fredericton, NB: a pOST hASTE cARD, 2009
Snow Route neige. Fredericton, NB: a pOST hASTE cARD, 2009
jagorchevina. Fredericton, NB: Capítulo de Fredericton de la A.I.P. 2010.
Writing and Publishing (one theory), a little something … 29, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2009.
01 november 2008. Fredericton, NB: Inauguración oficial de la Biblioteca Exposición de Poemas Póster, Capítulo de Fredericton de la A.I.P., 2009
if there is time. a little something … 27, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2009.
Edgecomb’s 1877 block. TREAD 7, Fredericton, NB: BlackTop MotorCycle Gang, 2009.
storefront poetry 24. Fredericton, NB: 9th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, 2009.
for biff. TREAD 6, Fredericton, NB: BlackTop MotorCycle Gang, 2008.
school-free storm day. Fredericton, NB: 8th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, 2008.
[parfois]. Translation by Denise McLeure. Fredericton, NB: 8th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, 2008.
Sometimes. Fredericton, NB: 8th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading Poster Poem, 2008.
gloves. TREAD 5, Fredericton, NB: BlackTop MotorCycle Gang, 2007.
Fredericton, NB: Side by Side Festival of Literary Translation Festival / Côte à Côte festival de traduction littéraire Poster Poems, 2007.
casemate poems (reprise). 46, TREAD 1, Fredericton, NB: BlackTop MotorCycle Gang, 2007.
another journey home. Fredericton, NB: The 7th International Multicultural-Multilingual Poetry Reading, 2007.
prison song 01. a little something … 26, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2007.
café noir et croissant. a little something … 25, Sonya Malaborza, translator into French, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2006.
Poem for Barry Colpitts. (postcard), Joe Blades and Barry Colpitts, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2006, 2010.
if there is time. Fredericton, NB: The 6th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, 2006.
in the days after. Fredericton, NB: The 5th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, 2005.
violent times & words against, Fredericton, NB: Itinerant International Poetry and Art Exhibition / Exposición Itinerante Internacional de Arte y Poesía: For The Elimination of All Forms of Violence Against Women / Por la eliminación de toda forma de violencia contra la mujer, 2005.
casemate poems (part two), #23 / pesme iz kazamata (drugi deo), br. 23. (bilingual, English–Serbian), a little something … 24, Vladimir Tasić translator into Serbian, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2004.
after “touch me” by stanley kunitz. a little something … 22, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2004.
affix to third package. Fredericton, NB: The 4th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, 2004.
casemate poems 2003 (part two), 25. a little something … 20, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2003.
casemate poems 2003, 9., a little something … 19, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2003.
afternoon writing. agp broadsheet #174, Maxville, ON: above/ground press, 2003.
near ghazals nb, IV, a little something … 18, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2003.
transference. Ottawa, ON: A Rideau Review Press Broadside for the Tree Reading Series, 2003.
dalbeatie road cordite works. Fredericton, NB: The 3th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, 2003.
if all poets stick to 8½ by 11 paper and 12pt font? [first draft]. a little something … 16, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2002.
unwriter. a little something … 12, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2001.
Beside New Moon Sea. a little something … 11, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2001.
Eels and Ghost Trout. a little something … 10, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2001.
Listen …. a little something … 9, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 2000.
Groundhog Daze 00. (fiction postcard) Fredericton, NB: poST hASTE cARD, 2000.
poetry transport. a little something … 7, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 1999.
choice. a little something … 4, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 1999.
Daylight Saving Nighttime. a little something … 1, Fredericton, NB: Broken Jaw Press, 1999.
Dig Site, agp broadsheet #83, Maxville, ON: above/ground press, 1998.
Please Tell Us. agp broadsheet #68, Maxville, ON: above/ground press, 1998.
winter solstice 1997. Fredericton: a pOST hASTE cARD, 1997.
beside the river. agp broadsheet #48, Maxville, ON: above/ground press, 1997.
Pleasure Principle. cgik #5, with p.j. flaming, Fredericton, NB: cowgirlsinkilts, 1996.
Are You a Writer? cgik #4, with p.j. flaming, Fredericton, NB: cowgirlsinkilts, 1996.
Water 2. cgik #3, with p.j. flaming, Fredericton, NB: cowgirlsinkilts, 1996.
Winter Solstice, Fredericton, NB: poST hASTE cARD, 1995.
Kama Sutra of Writing / Condoms: some dangers. cgik #2, with p.j. flaming, Fredericton, NB (produced while in Dumfries, Scotland): cowgirlsinkilts, 1995.
Not the Ides of January. agp broadsheet #8, Maxville, ON: above/ground press, 1995.
Tree. (poem broadsheet), Halifax, NS: OO gallery broadside, 1995.
First poem in Hogtown or hot dog on Yonge street: arrival / Box of Memories. cgik #1, with p.j. flaming, Fredericton, NB: cowgirlsinkilts, 1995.
The Budget Guide to Getting Here. (litho art print), Halifax, NS: Greg MacKenzie printer, 1987; blueline edition, Broken Jaw Press, 1988.
Eurotrip Postcards. Halifax, NS: Broken Jaw Press, 1985.

Artist Residencies
Artists in Residence 2011 Summer Series. Soldier’s Barracks. A project of the Fredericton Arts Alliance, Fredericton, NB, 2011.
Storefront Poetry. The Rabbit Hole Bookstore, Grande Prairie, AB, 2008.
Artists In Residence 2006 Summer Series. Soldier’s Barracks. A project of the Fredericton Arts Alliance, Fredericton, NB, 2006.
Art Trek, Fredericton, 2005.
Artists In Residence 2005 Summer Series. Soldier’s Barracks. A project of the Fredericton Arts Alliance, Fredericton, NB, 2005.
Artist-in-Residence. String Fever Textiles Gallery in the York Sunbury Museum, Fredericton, NB, 2004.
Artists In Residence 2003 Summer Series. Soldier’s Barracks. A project of the Fredericton Arts Alliance, Fredericton, NB, 2003.
Fredericton Festival of the Arts, Fredericton, NB, 2003.
Visiting Writer. Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association, Dumfries, Scotland, 1996.
may contain and/or. OO Gallery, Halifax, NS, 1995.

Exhibitions & Art Projects: Solo
Off the Hook. 145 Marshall d’Avray Hall, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2010–2011.
BJP Epigraph Stickers: a mail art project. Fredericton, NB, 2002.
Fredericton Poetry Department Public Survey. Fredericton, NB, 1999– .
may contain and/or. OO Gallery, Halifax, NS, 1995.
Neither Here Nor There. Nova Scotia Photo Co-op Gallery, Halifax, NS, 1989.
Self Portrait with T-shirts. Anna Leonowens Gallery, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, NS, 1986.

Exhibitions: Curator & Facilitator
MYSELF Postcards Project: A Self-Portraits Collage. New Brunswick facilitator. Simultaneously at SEV Elementary School, Izmir, Turkey; Nackawic Elementary School, Nackawic, NB; and New Maryland Elementary school, New Maryland, NB, 2010.
Videopoems: a screening. Tidal Wave Film Festival, Fredericton, NB, 2003.

Exhibitions: Two-Person Shows
Poem for Barry Colpitts. (painting installation), Joe Blades and Barry Colpitts, Folk Art by Barry Colpitts, East Ship Harbour, NS, 2005– .
Innumerable Devils: a postal translation. Joe Blades and RM Vaughan, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 1996.
Mona Lévi. Dale MacMullin and Joe Blades, Café du Monde, Fredericton, NB, 1996.

Exhibitions: Group Shows & Projects
Casemates Exhibition, City Hall Gallery, Fredericton, NB, 2011.
Sexta Exhibición Internacional de Poemas Póster de Poetas Iberoamericanos Contemporáneos, ECH Faculty Lounge, St Thomas University & Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB, 2011.
Lost & Found: a juried group show. Charlotte Glencross Gallery, Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 2011.
goop mail art. Ottawa, ON, 2011.
Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies Celebration of Scholarly Creative Works 2011, O’Brien Study Hall, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB. 30 May 2011.
Séptima exposición—Homenajeh mural y virtual de poesía y arte, en homenaje a Nela Rio. Asociación Canadiense de Hispanistas Registro Creativo @ Congress 2011, Edmund Casey Hall G15, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 28–30 mayo 2011.
V Festival Internacional Palabra en el Mundo / V International Festival Word in the World (Fredericton component). Capítulo de Fredericton de la A.I.P. @ Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB. 14 May 2011.
11th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poster Poem Exhibition. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 26 mars 2011.
1st Annual Artist Trading Cards, Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 28 Jan 2011.
La imagen es un sendero / The Image is a Path / L’image est un chemin International Multicultural–Multilingual Poster Poem Exhibition. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 13 Nov 2010.
MYSELF Postcards Project: A Self-Portraits Collage. Simultaneously at SEV Elementary School, Izmir, Turkey; Nackawic Elementary School, Nackawic, NB; New Maryland Elementary school, New Maryland, NB; and UNB Early Education Centre, Fredericton, NB, 2010.
re:myth. Gallery 1922 @ Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 2010. City of Saint John Gallery, Saint John, NB, Jan–March 2011.
Palabra en el Mundo / Word in the world (Fredericton, NB component), Capítulo de Fredericton de la A.I.P. @ Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB. 15 mayo 2010.
The Poetry Bomb: Couch Surfing Across America Tour of Words 2010. Various locations across USA: Encinitas Library, Encinitas & Los Angeles CA. April 2010– .
10th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poster Poem & Mail Art Exhibit. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 20 March 2010.
2009 Poets House Showcase. Jefferson Market Library, New York, NY, 2009.
9th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poster Poem & Mail Art Exhibit, Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 21 March 2009.
The 8th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poster Poem Exhibit. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 15 March 2008.
Give Us Your Best Shot (2). Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 2007.
Poem Poster Exhibit. Side by Side Festival of Literary Translation Festival / Côte à Côte festival de traduction littéraire @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 2007.
7th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poster Poems. COCUY Latin American Cultural Centre @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 2007.
Give Us Your Best Shot. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 2006.
Bearing Witness. UNB Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 2006.
Fredericton Arts Alliance Casemates Artists-In-Residence Exhibition: Emerging vs. Established Artists. City Hall Gallery, Fredericton, NB, 2006.
In Your Face: The people’s portrait project. Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, ON, 2006.
Exhibition Room B, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, ON, 2008
A Book Arts Mosaic. a Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild travelling exhibit: Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, 2007.
Saskatchewan Craft Gallery, Saskatoon, SK, 2006. Dofasco Gallery, Dundas Valley School of Art, Dundas, ON, 2006. University of Guelph–Humber Art Gallery, Guelph, ON, 2006. National Exhibition Centre, Leaf Rapids, MB, 2006.
6th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poster Poem Exhibit. COCUY Latin American Cultural Centre @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 2006.
Whodunit? OCAD Mystery Art Sale. Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, ON, 2005.
The Writers’ Union of Canada Canadian Book Exhibition. National Library of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 2005.
5th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poster Poems. Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 2005.
Itinerant International Poetry and Art Exhibition / Exposición Itinerante Internacional de Arte y Poesía. Edna Carlsten Gallery, College of Fine Arts and Communications @ the College of Letters & Science, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, USA, 2005.
4th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poster Poems. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 2004.
Whodunit: Mystery Art Show and Sale. Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, ON, 2003.
CaseMates. Fredericton Arts Alliance @ New Brunswick Fine Craft Centre, Fredericton, NB, 2003.
Works from the Casemate Artists. Mayor’s Business Breakfast, City Hall, Fredericton, NB, 2003.
Outspoken Art / Arte Claro. St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 2003. Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, 31 June 2003. University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI, 25–26 March 2004. University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA, 12–13 April 2004. University of Villanova, Villanova, PA, USA, 14 April 2004. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, 1 June 2004. Take Back The Night, Fredericton, NB, 23 September 2004. Eastern Oregon University, Oregon, USA, 1–3 November 2004.
Image, Text and the Art of the Book. Gallery Downstairs, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, NB, 2003.
Travelling—viagens. Associaçäo Portuguesa de paralisia cerebral & Euroline 2002 @ Museu do Carro Eléctrico, Porto, Portugal, 2002.
Gone Postal. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 2002.
Cartes Postales Imago. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 2002.
7th annual mail art show. Struts Gallery, Sackville, NB, 2002.
Zine Scene. Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary, AB, 2001.
Great Lakes: a Collective Exhibition of Art, Poetry and Writing. York Quay Gallery, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, 2001.
Fugitive Pieces, All manner of printed matter in Atlantic Canada…? Struts Gallery, Sackville, NB, 2000.
looking at artists’ books. Critical Mass, Fredericton, NB, 1999.
Geography 101. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 1999.
An Exhibition of Canadian Poetry. Canada House, London, England, 1999. University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2000. Gesellschaft für Kanada-Studien e.V., Greinau, Germany, 2000.
Graveurs et Poètes. Imago Inc., Moncton, NB, 1998.
Against the Wall: The Art of Graffiti. UNB Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 1997.
Graveurs et Poètes. Imago Inc., Moncton, NB, 1995.
91-801-Artefax V. Museo de Arte Contemporéneo Internacional Carrillo Gi, México City, México, 1995.
Dogs: mail art exhibition. Imatra, Finland, 1995.
“Gallingan & Durlak Present …”. Hidden Histories, Albany Center Galleries, Albany, NY, USA, 1995.
Connected. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 1995.
The Atomic Age Opens Postcard Project. Popular Culture Library, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USA, 1995.
Windows “Environmental Issue”. Imatra, Finland, 1995.
Graveurs et Poètes. Imago Inc., Moncton, NB, 1994.
International Mail Art Adjunct Exhibition with In the Spirit of Fluxus, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara CA, USA, 1994.
audio contributor to “Orator: a monument to networking”. NMG Nomad Gallery @ Sound Symposium 7, St John’s, NL, 1994.
Eye (Level) Chart. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS, 1994.
Gallery ConneXion’s 10th Anniversary Exhibition. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 1994.
Snapshots from Daily Life. Workshop Gallery, Saskatoon, SK, 1994.
V Salão Internacional de Arte Postal. Câmara Municipal do Barrio, Barrio, Portugal, 1993.
Bookworks. AKA Artists’ Centre, Saskatoon, SK, 1993.
El Árbol de la Vida/Artefax III. Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas, UNAM, México City, México, 1993.
ConneXion XXII, “An Exquisite Corpse” Tom Smart, curator. . Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NB, 1993. Restigouche Gallery, Campbellton, NB, 1994.
Wor(l)d Poem/Poema Mu(n)do. Biblioteca Municipal Figueira da Foz, Figueira da Foz, Portugal, 1993.
Eine Postkunst-Aktion Gegen die Ingenieure Strahlender. End-Zeiten, Berlin, Germany, 1991.
Bookworks by Artists. Eastern Edge, St. John’s, NL, 1991.
the heArt of the computer. Joseph Eastham High School, Manchester, England, 1991.
Exposção Internacional Livros de Artista. Biblioteca Nacional de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal, 1991.
Copy Art: Electr(o)graphic Exhibition. Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Vila, Nova de Gaia, Portugal, 1990.
Artistical Books. FORUM Art and School, Gütersloh, Germany, 1990.
Members’ Show. Eye Level Gallery, Halifax, NS, 1990.
The Show. Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 1990.
The Locals Show. 1990 Mayworks. Scarborough, ON, 1990.
Mail Art. Great George Street Gallery, Charlottetown, PEI, 1989.
Photo Salon. Nova Scotia Photo Co-op Gallery, Halifax, NS, 1989.
The Fax. Burnaby Art Gallery, Burnaby, BC, 1989.
DADAland Atlas. Galerie Postale, Grandfresnoy, France, 1989.
Kommunication Digital. Art & Tal, Porto and Vila do Conde, Portugal, 1989.
Kunst–Enaars–Publikaties. University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium, 1988.
Visual Arts Nova Scotia 1988 Exhibition. Cape Breton School of Crafts, Sydney, NS, 1988.
“… Megelapetés …” olvasóink részére!. Istvan Kiraly Museum, Szekesfehervar, Hungary, 1987.
BSPS Visual Art Show. Boathouse Gallery & Café, Halifax, NS, 1987.
The Joke’s in the Mail. Circle Arts Inc, New York, NY, 1987.
Ecphore 87. Ecphore Exhibition Society, Halifax, NS, 1987.
Sixth Halifax International Exhibition of Photography. Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS, 1987. Sydney, NS, 1987. Middleton, NS, 1987. Moncton, NB, 1987.
Rispondere a Toner. Statod, Portone, Bretiolo, Italy, 1987,
Studio Showcase. Anna Leonowens Gallery, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, NS, 1986.
Ecphore Exhibition. 1986 Alternative Art Society, Halifax, NS, 1986.
Basic Sound. NSCAD, Halifax, NS, 1986.
Books Build Bridges. TUNS Gallery, Technical University of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS, 1986.
group show. Canmore Public Library, Canmore, AB, 1982.

Exhibition Catalogues
Bearing Witness: a collective of artists exploring intimate observations, Fredericton, NB: UNB Art Centre, 2006.
A Book Arts Mosaic, Toronto: Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, 2006.
Outspoken Art / Arte Claro (web publication), Nela Rio, co-ordinator, Fredericton, NB, 2003.
Travelling—viagens (CD-ROM), Porto, Portugal: Associaçäo Portuguesa de paralisia cerebral, 2002.
Views, Imatra, Finland: dogi productions, 1995.
Connexion XXII “An Exquisite Corpse”, Tom Smart, Fredericton, NB: Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 1994.
Wor(l)d Poem / Poema Mu(n)do, Figueira da Foz, Portugal: Bibliotheca Municipal Figueira da Foz, 1993.
The Exhibition, Halifax, NS: pickford & black studio / Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, 1988.

Art in Private and Public Collections (selected)
Biblioteca Nacional de Lisboa
Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, Toronto
City of Fredericton
Harvard University
Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library
Popular Culture Library, Bowling Green State University
University of Ghent
University of New Brunswick

Film, Video & Television
Venus in Flames (short drama). Specialty Propmaker–Art Dept, A Wild Giles film, Fredericton, NB, (2011)
Landed (short drama). Principle actor, co-writer, co-director & slate. A Stairwell Dwellers Production, Fredericton. 2010
A Saturday Affair (short drama). Property Master/Printing/Set Decorator, and Background Actor. BronweN Film, New Maryland, NB, 2009
When All is Said and Done: Francis Sherman (short drama). Specialty Props and Design, Montelibretti Pictures, Fredericton, NB, 2009
The Kings of Cribbage (short drama). Actor (Bartender), a Bruce LeGrow film, Fredericton, NB, 2009.
Super Geek Math Boy (short drama). Specialty Propmaker–Art Dept, Yellowwood Pictures, Fredericton, NB, 2009
A Dark Radius (CBC, drama). Property Master & Set Decorator. Shore Road Pictures, Fredericton, NB, 2009
Ask Ug (short drama). Art Director. Angry Pear Tree Productions, Fredericton and Nasonworth, NB, (filmed 2008)
White Envelope (short drama). Property Master. Gyu Film Production, Fredericton, NB, (filmed 2008)
Birth of a Nicola (short drama). Set Design and Property Master. A Chris Giles film, Fredericton, NB, (filmed 2008) 2009
Killing Ruth: The Snuff Diaries (feature). Art Department–commissioned propmaker. Cinegraphe Productions Inc., Quebéc, QC, 2009
The Morning After (short drama). Set Design and Graphic Design. Sparrowhock Productions, Fredericton, NB, 2009
Dead to the World II (TV pilot, short drama). Art Director–Property Master. Realm Productions Coalition, Saint John, NB, 2009.
The Cleanup (short drama). Boom operator, Production Design Assistant. Funky Fish Productions, Fredericton & Lincoln, NB, 2008
Diplomatic Relations (drama). Production Design Trainee, Background Performer. New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2008
Pray, My Children (short drama). Associate Producer, Production Design, & Location Manager. A Johnny Endeavour Film & Kang Productions, Fredericton, NB, 2008
Poem for Barry Colpitts (videopoem work-in-progress), Producer, Director, Writer. Maritimes Arts Projects Productions, Fredericton, NB, 2007–
My Selfish Life (short drama). Actor, Art Direction. Dark Night Pictures, Rothesay, NB, 2008
Outside the Box (short drama). Background Performer & stills photographer. The Art of Silence Pictures, Vancouver, BC. 2007
Sticks and Stones (TV movie). Background Performer: “pedestrian” and “media crew–newscamera operator”. Dream Street SS Pictures (Moncton, NB) & Production Hockey Ville Inc. (Montréal, QC), 2007
Neverville, Population 101 (short drama). Actor (Lead Male), Propmaker. LunaSea Films, Fredericton, NB, 2002
Now It’s Our Turn—The Spirit of the Labrador Creative Arts Festival (documentary). Docu-actor. WaterLandSky Productions Inc., St John’s, NL, 2001
The Other Side of the Phone (short drama). Actor. David McGinn / New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-op, Fredericton, NB, (filmed 1998)
Transmission (short drama). Background Performer. Malaprop Productions, Fredericton, NB, 1998
The Power of Cloth: 13 Men or Penelope (documentary). Background Performer. Janet L. Clarke / New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-op, Fredericton, NB, 1989
New Muse of Contempt (the video) (short arts doc). Producer, director, writer, actor. Broken Jaw Press, Halifax, NS, 1988
Self-Portrait with T-Shirts (short doc). Producer, director, writer, actor. Broken Jaw Press, Halifax, NS, 1986
RePUBLICcover Nightmare (short drama). With Greg MacKenzie, Co-producer, Co-director, Co-writer, Co-writer, Director of Photography & Co-editor, Halifax, NS, 1986

Film Festivals, Screenings & Streamings (selected)
Fredericton 48 Hour Film Festival, Fredericton, NB, 2010
Silver Wave Film Festival, Fredericton, NB, 2009
New Muse of Contempt (the video), in the On-Line Archive, Centre for Art Tapes, Halifax, NS, 2007– .
Poetry Fest 2007, League of Canadian Poets @ Lister Conference Centre, U. of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, 2007.
Videopoems: a screening, Tidal Wave Film Festival, Fredericton, NB, 2003.
Out of the Centre, Centre for Art Tapes @ Club Flamingo, Halifax, NS, 1989.

Radio Production
Ashes, Paper & Beans: Fredericton’s Writing & Arts Show, CHSR 97.9 FM, Fredericton, NB. 1995–2010.
Annual Highland Radio special programming, CHSR 97.9 FM, from the grounds of the New Brunswick Highland Games and Scottish Festival Fredericton, NB. Contributing producer, host, interviewer: 1996–2010.

Publications: Periodicals (Poetry)
“title that fits with the thesis that I am arguing”. Antistasis, v. 1, issue 2, pp. 55–56. 2011.
“On the Railway Bridge”. Nonymous, 2 (2), pp. 11–12. 2011.
“Sometimes”. « Parfois » (Jean Babineau, Trans. français. « Parfois », J.R. Léveillé, Trans. français. “De vegades”, Michael Bantjes (Trans. Catalan). “sometimes”, Kathy Mac (Intratrans. English). “Soms”, Will van den Hoonard (Trans. Dutch). “Sometimes”, "Soms”, Dymphny Dronyk (Trans. Dutch). "Bazen”, Yalçin Ener and Mehmet Yasin (Trans. Turkish). “Permutations of water”. “From from the book that doesn’t close”. Iz knjige koja se ne zatvara (Tatjana Bijelić, Trans.). « Il répondit » (intratrans after J.R. Léveillé’s « Il répondit… »). El men sofa goo dork hop (intrans of Kathy Mac poem “Elements of a Good Workshop”). revue ellipse mag, No. 83. pp. 12–20, 22–37, 40. 2010.
One page from „Iz knjige koja se ne zatvara“, S engleskog prevela Tatjana Bijelić, Motrišta, 51–52, p. 24 (print & PDF), Mostar, BiH, Siječanj–Travanj 2010.
„Iz knjige koja se ne zatvara“ (seven pages from from the book that doesn’t close), S engleskog prevela Tatjana Bijelić, Putevi [Roads], No. 6–7, pp. 85–88, [August] 2009. Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, (BiH).
“Second-Hand Lipstick”, Nonymous, Fredericton, NB, No 3, April 2009.
Alpha Beat Soup, Alt magazine, The Amethyst Review, The Antigonish Review, The Aquinian, Black Cat 115, The Black Fly Review (USA), Blue Buffalo, Bourbon Street Journal, Brussels Sprout (USA), BSPS Journal, Bywords, The Canadian Literary Review, CARFACNS News, Cross-Canada Writer’s Magazine, Cross-Canada Writer’s Quarterly, The Dalhousie Review, Danas (Serbia), The Danforth Review, Daybreak, ellipse (with translations into French by Serge Patrice Thibodeau and Pierre Bériault), éloizes, Event, Fascist Panties, Fathom, The Fiddlehead, Foxtail (USA), The Gaspereau Review, Graffito: the Poetry Poster, Haiku Canada Newsletter, Harpweaver, hoof, Industrial Sabotage, iREADWRITE, Jones Av., Kairos, The Link Magazine, Literary Review of Canada, Los, Mani-Art (France), Moonstone (England), LCP Museletter, Nail Bomb, The New Brunswick Reader magazine, New Muse of Contempt, Next Exit, Nimrod International Journal (USA), No More Masterpieces, Other Voices, Oversion, paperplates, the Parliamentary Poet Laureate’s Poems of the Week » website, Pierian Spring, Pintalo de Verde (Spain), The Pittsburgh Quarterly (USA), Poemata, Poetry Fly (USA), Poetry Halifax Dartmouth, Poetry Toronto, Poetry W.L.U., Potato Eyes (USA), The Pottersfield Portfolio, The Prairie Journal of Canadian Literature, Printed Matter, Qwerty, Rampike, Raw Nervz Haiku, rePUBLICcover, Rewire, The River Review/La Revue rivièr (USA), Rubicon, Sapodilla, Scrivener, Seeds, Soundcheck, Spokes, The Splinter, Stanzas, Tensetendoned (USA), TickleAce, Tidepool, Tree Leaves, The University of Toronto Review, Unquiet Desperation (UK), Vallium, Visual Arts News, Wayves, Wee Giant, Well, White Wall Review, Wild East, The Windhorse Review, The Windsor Review, Zygote

Publications: Writing & Art on Blogs
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang, Fredericton, NB, 2007–
“storefront poetry 1 & 2”, blue skies poetry, Edmonton & Grande Prairie, AB, 2010Broken Jaw Press blog, 2009–
Fair’s Fair, Calgary, AB, 2007
Joe Blades : Džo Blejds (formerly Broken Joe), Fredericton, NB, 2005–
Joe Blades @ MySpace, Fredericton, NB, 2007–
“keyboard”, League of Canadian Poets National Poetry Month blog Nurture / Nourrir, April 2011
“storefront poetry 5”, League of Canadian Poets National Poetry Month blog Climate Changes, April 2010
“chomolungma”, League of Canadian Poets National Poetry Month blog Poetry Planet, 4 April 2009
“just jack”, Poems for Jack Layton, Lipstick Press, Gabriola BC, 2010
Taking the Brim_Took the Broom, Montreal, 2006–2008

Publications: Periodicals (Fiction)
“y Staklenkama” i “Odrastawe”, S engleskog prevela Tatjana Bijelić, Putevi [Roads], No. 10–11, pp. 9–12, 2010. Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, (BiH).
Arte Postale! (Italy), New Muse of Contempt, RePUBLICcover, Subterranean Ideas (not released)

Publications (periodicals, books, mail art projects): art, photography
Arte Postale! (Italy), Atlantic Activist Zine, Around Your Woodlot, Bourbon Street Journal, Brain Cell (Japan), Bread ’n Molasses, Carousel, Copy Art Electrographic Exhibitions (Portugal), The Cormorant, The Dalhousie Gazette, Diapoeteka Bulletin (Italy), Don’t Quit Yer Day Job, ellipse, The Fiddlehead, Haystack Gull by WhiteFeather (BlackTop Motorcycle Gang), Kaleidoscope, Kommunikation Digital (Portugal: Art & Tal), Letters Home (Hantsport, NS: Lancelot Press), Mani-Art (France), NB InkNew Muse of Contempt, Nonymous, Paper Works, Pintado de Verde (Spain), Planet Football (England), Poemata, Poetry Halifax Dartmouth, Quest for Fun, RePUBLICcover, Rewire, Snacks, The Splinter, ST@NZ@ League's Electronic Newsletter, STANZAS, Visual Arts News

Publications: Photos & Art in Books & Magazines

afterimage / naknadna slika An Invisible Accordion Chaste Wood Crossroads Cant Elemental Mind ellipse, no. 71, 79 Extreme Poets from the book that doesn’t close Great Lakes Logia Groundswell: the best of above/ground press, 1993-2003 Luke and the Wolf New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative E-news Notes on drowning Open Road West Open 24 Hours Railway Station River Readings 2 River Suite Rum River Solstice STANZAS, issues 19 & 26 (above/ground press) Strong Winds St Valentine’s Day XYZ 89

Publications: book & art exhibition reviews, columns, essays, articles, etc.
“The Poets’ Corner of Canada: Fredericton, New Brunswick”, Write Out loud, England, May 2010, n.p.
“Ordinary Canadians!?!” (reprint), New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative E-news, 31 Dec 2008, n.p.
“Birth of a Nicola”, New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative E-news, 24 Dec 2008
“Ordinary Canadians!?!”, The Writers’ Union of Canada Newsletter, Toronto, ON, Vol. 36, No. 3, Fall/Winter 2008, pp 29–31
“Fredericton’s Words of the World ‘Simultaneous’ Poetry Reading”, Moncton, NB, Poemata, vol 22, no 02 Sept–December 2007, pg 7
ALT magazine, ARTSatlantic, Atlantic Provinces Book Review, The Cormorant, The Dalhousie Gazette, The Edmonton Journal. FUSE, League of Canadian Poets Newsletter, New Brunswick Knowledge Industry News, New Muse of Contempt, The Neo-Comintern, The Octopus, People’s Poetry Letter, Poemata: Canadian Poetry Association Newsletter, Poetry Halifax Dartmouth, Prairie Fire, Quest for Fun, The Writers’ Union of Canada Newsletter, Visual Arts News, Write magazine, Writer’s News.
“In Fredericton” monthly column: VERB, Vancouver, BC, 1996–1998; WORD: Toronto’s Literary Calendar, Toronto, ON, 1996–1999.

Editorships

Broken Jaw Press Inc., Banff, AB, 1983–1984; Halifax, NS, 1984–1990; Fredericton, NB, 1990– . Founding Publisher and Editor. Includes Bourbon Street Journal (1985–1986) and New Muse of Contempt magazine (founded in New York, NY, 1987–1999 + 2007). 1983–
ellipse: textes littéraires canadiens en traduction/Canadian writing in translation, Fredericton, NB, Editorial Board Member, 2003–
ALT magazine, Fredericton, NB, contributing editor, 2001
New Brunswick Knowledge Industry News, Fredericton, NB, Editorial Board Member, 1995–1999; Editor, 1997–1999
Connexionews, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, Co-editor, 1993–1994
Wild East Publishing Co-op, Fredericton, NB: Managing Editor 1990–1993, books, The Pottersfield Portfolio (1990–1993) and Wild East magazine (staff, contributing editor, 1988–1990)
The Octopus, Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS, Editor, 1988–1990
CARFACNS News, Canadian Artists Representation–NS, Halifax, NS, Co-editor, 1988
BSPS Journal, name changed 1988 to Poetry Halifax Dartmouth, BS Poetry Society, Halifax, NS, Founding Editor, 1986–1990
RePUBLICcover, Republiccover Society, Halifax, NS, Founding Co-editor, 1985–1988

Education
MEd in Adult Ed (candidate), University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2009–
Certificate in Film & Television, New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2008
Book Publishing Immersion Workshop, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, 2004
Poetry Colloquium with Fred Wah, Sage Hill Writing Experience, Lumsden, SK, 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Studio Major: Intermedia). Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, NS, 1988
Curatorial Internship. The New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, NY, USA, 1987
Writing (Poetry). Banff Centre, Banff, AB, 1985
Grade 12 graduate, Prince Andrew High School, Dartmouth, NS, 1979

Certification
Driver’s Licence: Class 5. Public Safety, New Brunswick. Expiry: Aug 2014
Emergency First Aid. St. John Ambulance. Expiry: 26 Apr 2012
Pyrotechnician, Fireworks Operator Certificate. Natural Resources Canada–Explosives Regulatory Division. Expiry: Aug 2015

Other Education (selected workshops, courses, seminars, conferences, etcetera)
Copyright for the Classroom. University of New Bruncwick Libraries, Fredericton, NB. 8 Nov 2011.
CAUT Health and Safety workshop. With Laura Lozanski. Canadian Association of University Teacher/AUNBT @ UNB, Fredericton, NB. 4–5 Nov 2011.
Creative Essentials: 2011 National Conference of the Canadian Society of Education through Art. Fredericton, NB. 13–15 Oct 2011.
Autoethnography. With Dr Jeff Ferrell. 6th Annual Qualitative, Workshop. Atlantic Centre for Qualitative Research and Analysis, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB. 1 Oct 2011.
Works in Progress Sessions. Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2011–2012. Congress 2011. University of New Brunswick & St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, May–June 2011.
Grant Development. NB Dept of Wellness Culture and Sport, Fredericton, NB, 4 April 2011.
Introduction for Local Officer’s Course. Public Service Alliance of Canada, Saint John, NB, April 2011.
Atlantic Canada Studies Seminar Series, Faculty of Arts, University of New Brunswick, 2010–2011.
Directly Chartered Locals conference. Public Service Alliance of Canada Atlantic, Dartmouth, NS, Jan 2011.
Looking Back and Moving Forward (conference), St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, Sept–Oct 2010.
Works in Progress Sessions, Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2010–2011.
Arts Researchers and Teachers Society, Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education, and Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies @ Congress 2010. Concordia University, Montréal, QC. May–June 1010.
Univocalic writing. Jo-Anne Elder @ Fredericton small press fair, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 20 Mars 2010
Qualitative Lunch series, St. Thomas University & University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2010–2011.
Qualitative Interviewing and Analysis. Dr Elizabeth Burge, Faculty of Education, UNB, Fredericton, NB, Oct–Nov 2009
Information Theory and the Qualitative Coding Process: A Model for Effective Data Analysis. Dr Lisa M. Given (U of Alberta), Atlantic Centre for Qualitative Research and Analysis, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 7 Nov 2009
Actos creativos: ensamblar palabras y pinturas. Nela Rio, Cultural Expressions Festival ’09 @ Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB, 26 Sept 2009
Works in Progress Sessions, Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2009–2010.
Gun Wrangling & Weapons Safety for Film, An Introduction by Gary Ferguson. NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2009
The Practice of Narrative Care with Older Adults, Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Narrative, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 1 May 2009
Emergency First Aid. Paul Angers, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2009
Learning Through the Arts, Artist Educator Professional Training Institute of the The Royal Conservatory of Music, Fredericton, NB, 2009
Silver Wave Film Festival Industry Series, Fredericton, NB, 2008
Effective Communication at Work, inConfidence/Medavie Blue Cross, Fredericton, 2008
Learning Through the Arts, Artist Educator Professional Training Institute of the The Royal Conservatory of Music, Fredericton, NB, 2008
Pyrotechnics Special Effects, Natural Resources Canada, Halifax, NS, 2008
Fiction workshop w/ Gerald Beirne. WFNB in Miramichi, NB, 2008
Poetry workshop w/ Lorri Neilsen Glenn. WFNB in Miramichi, NB, 2008
Digital Filmmaking—Lighting. Rodrigo Gutierrez, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2008
Grant-writing workshop, The Canada Council for the Arts @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 2008
Advance Art Department: Principles of Film Design. Emanuel Jannasch, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2008
Experimental Films by Barbara Sternberg, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2008
Advanced Script Supervisor. Maggie Thomas, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007.
Advanced Producing: Producing 411. Julian Grant, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Documentary Roundtable: Q & A with the DGC–Atlantic Regional Council; Dramatic Filmmakers Panel @ Industry Series, Silver Wave Film Festival, Fredericon, NB, 2007
Job shadowing: Greg Charleton, Art Preparator, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Advanced Picture Editing—Theory. Kathy Weinkauf, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
The Theory Behind Documentary Filmmaking. Semra Yüksel, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Hexagon weave–random weave basket. Jiro Yonezawa–Master Bamboo Basketry Artist. Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Intro Special Effects Make-up. Paul Angers, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Advanced Location Manager. Gary Swim, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Sparking Creativity. George Elliott Clarke, Writers’ Federation of NB @ Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Documentary as the Activist’s Tool for Social Change, 101. Kevin Matthews, New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Advanced Location Sound. Georges Hannan, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Intro Final Cut Pro. Michael Cowie, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Advanced 35mm Camera. Les Krizsan & Gareth Roberts, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Advanced Production Management, Elizabeth Guildford, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Spoken Word Arts Network [SWAN] II conference, The Banff Centre, Banff, AB, 2007
Spoken Word Pilot Program, The Banff Centre, Banff, AB, 2007
Orientation to the Film Industry: Set Etiquette. Maggie Thomas, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Intro–Intermediate Directing. Gia Milani, NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Intro–Intermediate Screenwriting. NB Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 2007
Sell-Through Solution: Making Publicity Work. Bruce Walsh, Literary Press Group of Canada, Saskatoon, SK, 2006
Sales Data Analysis and You: How to get the most out of your SDA resources. Michael Tamblyn and David Caron, LitDistCo + BookNet Canada, Saskatoon, SK, 2006
Writing as a Profession: How to Get Published and Survive as an Author. Ken McGoogan, Deb Windsor. The Writer’s Union of Canada. Fredericton, NB, 2006
Editorial Management. Magazines Canada, Fredericton, NB, 2005
Succession Planing. Department of Canadian Heritage @ BookExpo Canada, Toronto, ON, 2005
Industry Evolution 2005: A Supply Chain Panel. Department of Canadian Heritage and BookNet Canada @ BookExpo Canada, Toronto, ON, 2005
Put Magazines to Work for You. Magazines Canada, Dartmouth, NS, 2005
Know Your Rights! Rights Management & Licencing. Atlantic Publishers Marketing Assoc. Halifax, NS, 2005
Selling to the Academic Market. Literary Press Group @ Red River College, Winnipeg, MB, May 2004
Circulation/Promotion. Canadian Magazine Publishers Association Travelling Consultant, Fredericton, NB, 2003
Interfirm Comparison. BPIDP staff, Dept. of Canadian Heritage, Book Publishers Assoc. of Alberta @ The Banff Centre, Banff, AB, 2003
How to Build a Specialized List. Jack David, Book Publishers Assoc. of Alberta @ The Banff Centre, Banff, AB, 2003
PExOD. Roland Lorimer & John Maxwell, Book Publishers Assoc. of Alberta @ The Banff Centre, Banff, AB, 2003
Learning through the Arts. Fredericton Arts Alliance @ ArtContact, Fredericton, NB, 2003
Pennsic XXXII. Slippery Rock, PA, USA, 2003.
Building Relationships with U.S. Literary Publishers and Distributors. Assoc. of the Export of Canadian Books + Literary Press Group of Canada, Ottawa, ON, 2003
TRIPs and Moral Rights. The International Cultural Instrument and Creators. Traditional Knowledge. Creators’ Rights Alliance, Ottawa, ON, 2003
Arts Advocacy. Working Artists. 4th Chalmers Conference, Canadian Conference of the Arts @ National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON, 2003
Special Markets: Leaving No Stone Unturned. Tom Best, Assoc. of Book Publishers of British Columbia @ Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, 2003
Image, Text, and the Art of the Book. Linda Brine, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, NB, 2003
Introduction to Bookbinding. Linda Brine, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, NB, 2002
Getting the Most Out of Your Rights. Mick Violanos, Jennifer Sheppard, & Susanne Boisse, Literary Press Group of Canada @ Hart House, Toronto, ON, 2002
Rights, A Global Perspective. Marketing Spanish Books. Spanish Book Distribution. Future Trends in Spanish Book Publishing. BookExpo America, New York, NY, USA, 2002
Errors and Omissions. Christene H. Hirschfeld, New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Cooperative, Fredericton, NB, 2002
Canadian Copyright Law in the Digital Age Public Forum. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, 2001
From Book to Film: What You Need to Know. Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association, Halifax, NS, 2000
Publishers and the Internet. Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association, Halifax, NS, 2000
Online Marketing. Association of Canadian Publishers, Toronto, ON, 1999
Electronic Publishing. League of Canadian Poets, 1996
Waterless Lithography. Imago Inc, Moncton, NB, 1994
Intro Scriptwriting, NB Filmmakers’ Cooperative, Fredericton, NB, 1994
Pre-Production. NB Filmmakers’ Cooperative, Fredericton, NB, 1994
Film Grantwriting. NB Filmmakers’ Cooperative, Fredericton, NB, 1994
Managing a One-Person Circulation Shop. Publishing on a High Starch Diet: Doing It All. Magazines ’93, Toronto, ON, 1993
Publication Business Plans. Canadian Magazine Publishers Association Travelling Consultant, Fredericton, NB, 1993
Advanced Journal Writing. Wild East Publishing Co-operative, Fredericton, NB, 1992
Circulation/Promotion. Canadian Magazine Publishers Association Travelling Consultant, Fredericton, NB, 1992
Teaching Adult Learners. University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 1992
Freelance Editing. Freelance Editors Assoc. of Canada, Fredericton, NB, 1992
Introduction to Financial Accounting. University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 1991–1992
How to be a Better Proofreader. Success Builders, Halifax, NS, 1989
Writing with Whalen: Poetry & Prose Workshop. Phillip Whalen, Naropa Institute of Canada, Halifax, NS, 1988
Maritime Writers Workshop (Poetry). Yvonne Trainer), University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 1988
Performance Poetry. Clifton Joseph, Halifax, NS, 1987
20th Century Open Form Poetics. Allen Ginsberg, Naropa Institute of Canada, Halifax, NS, 1986
Film Analysis, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS, 1986
Creative Writing, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS, 1985–1986
Dub Poetry. Lilian Allen and Devon Haughton, Centre for Art Tapes, Halifax, NS, 1984
Susan Chakraverty Institute at New College, University of Toronto, 1990
Link: A Poets’ Workshop (monthly). Toronto, ON, 1980
Phoenix: A Poetry Workshop (biweekly). Toronto, ON, 1980

Academic Grants & Scholarships
Travel Grant, Graduate Education Society, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2010.
Student Travel Grant, School of Graduate Studies, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2010.
Student Travel Grants (two), Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2010.
Graduate Research Assistantship, Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2010.
Student Travel Grant, School of Graduate Studies, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2009.
Student Travel Grant, Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2009.
Travel Grant, Graduate Education Society, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2009.
Travel Grant, Graduate Student Association, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2009.
Graduate Research Assistantship, Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 2009.
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Scholarship, Maritime Writers’ Workshop, Fredericton, NB, 1988.
Effie May Ross Scholarship, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, NS, 1987.
GSW Scholarship, The Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff, AB, 1985.

Arts Grants
Career Development: Arts-by-Invitation Component. artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board), Fredericton, NB, 2010.
Career Development: Arts-by-Invitation Component. artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board), Fredericton, NB, 2008.
Creation Grant. artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board), Fredericton, NB, 2007.
Arts-by-Invitation Grant. artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board), Fredericton, NB, 2007.
Program Financial Assistance. The Banff Centre, Banff, AB, 2007.
Writing Project Grant. BS Poetry Society, Fredericton, NB, 2007.
Cultural Personalities in Canadian Studies Exchange Program Grant. Foreign Affairs Canada, Ottawa, ON, 2006.
Writing Project Grant. BS Poetry Society, Fredericton, NB, 2006.
Outreach Program: International Marketing and Promotions Grant. Canada Council for the Arts, Ottawa, ON, 2005.
Visiting Writer Support. Canadian Embassy, Beograd, Serbia and Montenegro, 2005.
Invited Writer Accomodation Support. Beograd City Hall, Beograd, Serbia and Montenegro, 2005.
Visiting Writer Support. Canadian Embassy, Beograd, Serbia and Montenegro, 2004.
Professional Writer Travel Grant. Canada Council for the Arts, Ottawa, ON, 2004.
Professional Development Travel Grant. NB Dept. of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, Fredericton, NB, 1997.
Creation Grant, NB Dept. of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, Fredericton, NB, 1996.
Solo Exhibition Grant, NB Dept of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, Fredericton, NB, 1995.
Creation Grant, NB Dept of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, Fredericton, NB, 1995.
Promotion Travel Grant, NB Dept of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, Fredericton, NB, 1995.
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Grant, Rothesay, NB, 1994.
Promotion Travel Grant, NB Dept of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, Fredericton, NB, 1994.
Promotion Travel Grant, NB Dept of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, Fredericton, NB, 1993.
Summer Video Scholarship, Centre for Art Tapes, Halifax, NS, 1988.
Skills Development Grant, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism and Culture, Halifax, NS, 1988.
Established Writers’ Grant, Nova Scotia Dept. of Culture, Recreation and Fitness, Halifax, NS, 1986.
Skills Development Grant, Nova Scotia Dept. of Culture, Recreation and Fitness, Halifax, NS, 1985.

Awards
CHSR Barry Award–Director’s Coice Award, Fredericton, NB, 2010.
CHSR Barry Award–Favourite Spoken Word Show (Ashes, Paper & Beans), Fredericton, NB, 2009.
CHSR Barry Award–Spoken Word (Ashes, Paper & Beans), Fredericton, NB, 2008.
CHSR Barry Award–Best Spoken Word Show (Ashes, Paper & Beans), Fredericton, NB, 2006.
Certificada de reconocimiento, Academia Iberoamericana de Poesía / Asociación Prometeo de Poesía, Madrid, España, 2000.
CHSR 1999–2000 Barry Award–Favourite Interviewer, Fredericton, NB, 2000.
Honourable Mention–Poetry, Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick Literary Competition, Fredericton, NB, 1998.
Honourable Mention–General Public Category, Gender Studies Week Creative Writing Competition, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 1998.
First Honourable Mention–Alfred G. Bailey Prize, WFNB Literary Competition, Fredericton, NB, 1997.
CHSR Barry Award–Best Spoken Word Program 1996 (Ashes, Paper & Beans), Fredericton, NB, 1997.
First Honourable Mention–Alfred G. Bailey Prize, WFNB Literary Competition, Fredericton, NB, 1993.
Third Prize; and an Honourable Mention; Alberta Poetry Yearbook, Canadian Authors Association-Edmonton Branch, Edmonton, AB, 1985.
Honourable Mention–Bliss Carmen Poetry Award, The Banff Centre, Banff, AB, 1985.

Current Organization Affiliations & Memberships (selected)
Access Copyright: Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency, Toronto, ON. Affiliate, 1997– .
American Literary Translators Association (ALTA), Dallas, TX, USA. 2002– .
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang writers’ group, Fredericton, NB. 2007– .
Capítulo Fredericton de la Academia Iberoamericana de Poesía, Fredericton, NB. 2009– .
Canadian Artist Representation/le Front des artistes canadiens (CAR/FAC), Ottawa, ON. 1987– .
Canadian Artist Representation Maritimes (CAR/FAC Maritimes), Halifax, NS; Fredericton, NB. 2004– .
Canadian Artist Representation Copyright Collective (CARCC). Ottawa, ON. Affiliate, 1999– .
Canadian Poetry Association (CPA), Toronto; London, ON; Moncton, NB. CPA–Halifax (BS Poetry Society) rep. 1986–1988. CPA–Fredericton (BS Poetry Society) rep. 1993–1998. President 1995–1996. Past President 1996–1997. Life Member 1997– . Member, 1986– .
Canadian Society for Education through Art (CSEA). 2011– .
Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE/SCÉÉ), Ottawa, ON. 2009– .
Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies (CACS/ACÉC). 2009– .
Arts Researchers and Teachers Society (ARTS/SCÉC). 2009– .
Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education (CCGES/CCÉDÉ). 2009– .
Central European Association for Canadian Studies (CEACS), Brno, Czech Republic. 2006– .
Crítica Canadiense Literaria sobre Escritoras Hispanoamericanas. 2011– .
éditions ellipse inc., Fredericton, NB. Editorial Board Member, 2003– .
Education Works-in-Progress organizing committee member. UNB Faculty of Education, Fredericton, NB. 2011– .
Fredericton Radio Club, Fredericton, NB. Public Relations & Promotions Coordinator, 1996–1997. Member 1995– .
Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB. Exhibitions Committee 1993–1994. Programming Committee 2001–2003. Board Member 2003–2004. Member 1990– .
Graduate Education Society, UNB–Fredericton, NB. Alternate Councillor (Education) to GSA UNB, 2009–2010. Councillor (Education) to GSA Council, 2010–12. GES Executive member, 2009– .
Graduate Student Association UNB, Canadian Federation of Students Local 67, Fredericton, NB. Alternate GSA Council Representative (Education), 2009–2010. GSA Council Representative (Education), 2010–2012.
The League of Canadian Poets, Toronto, ON. NB–PEI Regional Rep., 1996–1997, 2007–2008. Membership Committee member, 1997–1998, 2007–2010. International Poetry Exhibit Committee member 1997–1998. 2002 World Poetry Day Committee member, 2001–2002. Spoken Word Committee member, 2007–2010. Governance working Group 2011. International Affairs Committee member, 2007–2009, Chair 2011– . President, Canada Poetry Foundation, 2010–2011. Vice President–Membership Chair, 2008–2010. President, 2010–2011. Past President 2011– . Executive Committee, 2008– . Membership Appeals Committee 2008– . Member 1990– .
Association des traducteurs et traductrices littéraires du Canada/Literary Translators Association of Canada, Montreal, QC. Associate member, 2009– .
Multicultural Association of Fredericton, Fredericton, NB. 2009– .
New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative, Fredericton, NB. Writer’s Roost 2008–2009. Member 1994, 1999–2003, 2007– .
P.E.N. Canada, Toronto, ON. 2005– .
Popstart: Connecting Canadian Interdisciplinary Artists, Montreal, member, 2007–
Serbian Association for Canadian Studies (SACS), Beograd, Srbjia. 2005– .
Small Press Action Network–Eastern Region (SPAN–ER), Halifax, NS–Fredericton, NB. Founding Chairperson, member 1990– .
UNB Union of Graduate Student Workers–Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 60550, Fredericton, NB. First Vice-President 2010–2011. Executive Committee 2010– . President 2011– . Union Management Committee Co-chair 2011– . Delegate to Fredericton District Labour Council 2011– .Member 2009– .
Works in Progress Series (WIPS) Committee, UNB Faculty of Education, Fredericton, NB. Member 2011– .
Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB), Fredericton, NB. Member 1990– .
Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS), Halifax, NS. Member 1984–1991, 1994–2004, 2010– .
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC), Toronto, ON. Member 1997– .

Other Organizational and Cultural Worker Experience (selected)
Artist’s Assistant to Cynthia Kerasec (sculptor), New York, NY, USA, 1987.
Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP), Toronto, ON. Publisher member 1995–2007.
BS Poetry Society (BSPS), Halifax, NS. Founding Chaiperson 1986–1987. Staffperson, 1987. Development Officer, 1988.
Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association (APMA), Halifax, NS. Publisher member 1995–2005. Board Member at Large, 1996–1999, 2004–2005. Vice President, 1999–2001. President, 2001–2003. Past President, 2003–2004.
Canadian Artists’ Representation Nova Scotia (CAR-NS), Halifax, NS. Member 1987–1990. Information Officer, 1987–1988.
Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG), Toronto, ON. 1999–2009.
Canadian Magazine Publishers Association (CPMA), Toronto, ON, 1991–1993. The Pottersfield Portfolio publisher member, 1991–1993.
Capital Region Cooperative and Credit Union Council, Fredericton, NB, 1990–1993.
Central European Association of Canadian Studies, researcher–participant, “Central Europe in Canada” Diaspora project, 2007–2009.
Centre for Art Tapes / Society for Art Presentation, Halifax, NS. Member 1987–1990. Board member, 1988–1989. Exhibitions Committee Member, 1987–1990.
CFB Gagetown Medieval Anachronists’ Club, Oromocto, NB, 2005–2008.
CHSR Broadcasting Inc., Fredericton, NB. Board Member, 2008–2010. Hiring Committee 2009. Vice Chair, 2010. Chair, 2010.
Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS. Public Relations Officer, 1987.
Cultural Human Resources Council, Ottawa, ON, 2003–2004, 2006–2008; Book Publishing Experts Working Group, 2006.
Ecphore Exhibition Society, Halifax, NS, 1986–1988. Board member, 1986–1988.
Eye Level Gallery, Halifax, NS. Community Outreach Coordinator, 1989.
Fredericton Arts Alliance, Fredericton, NB. Board member, 2001–2003.
Literary Press Group of Canada, Toronto, ON. Publisher member 1997–2007. Board Member, 2002–2004. Policy Committee member, 2002–2004. Distribution Committee, 2001–2004. Hiring Committee, 2002. Nominating Committee, 2002. LPG Distribution Operations Committee, 2002–2004. Founding Director, LitDistCo, 2004.
Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia (MANS), Halifax, NS. Copy Editor–Designer, 1989.
NB Art Bank Technician, New Brunswick Dept. of Wellness, Culture and Sport, Fredericton, NB, Sept 2007–March 2009.
New Brunswick Crafts Council member, Fredericton, NB, 2004–2005.
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD), Halifax, NS. Student Assistant, Anna Leonowens Gallery and Photography Dept, 1986 (p-t).
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Alumni Association, Halifax, NS. Board Member, 1988–1990.
Nova Scotia Student Aid Higher Appeals Board, Halifax, NS, 1986–1987. Board member.
Painting Space 122 Association, New York, NY, USA. Gallery Assistant, 1987.
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), Milpitas, CA, USA. Member 2003–2004, 2007–2008. Feastocrat—Feast of Fools V; Lyndhaven Champions Tourney—Shire of Lyndhaven, A.S. XLI (2007).
Student Union of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (SUNSCAD), Halifax, NS, member 1984–1988. Acting President; Vice-President External, 1986–1987.
Student Union of Nova Scotia (SUNS), Halifax, NS, member 1984–1988. NSCAD rep, 1986–1987.
Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS), Halifax, NS. Member, 1986–1991; Office–Publications Assistant Visual Arts News, 1989 (p-t).
Wild East Publishing Co-operative Limited, Fredericton, NB. 1988–1993. Vice-President, 1990–1991. President, 1992–1993.
Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB), Fredericton, NB, member 1990–2006.
Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA), Edmonton, AB, member 1981–1990.

Teaching & Teaching Assistant
Graduate Teaching Assistant. ED 6821, Qualitative Methods of Research in Education (Dr Jennifer Pazienza). Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. Sept 2010–April 2011.
Graduate Teaching Assistant. ED 5070 (Social Context section, Dr Linda Eyre), Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. Jan–Feb 2010.
Graduate Teaching Assistant. Dr Lynda Doige, Mi'Kmaq–Maliseet Institute, Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton NB. Sept 2009–April 2010.
Adjunct Artist, Learning Through the Arts, The Royal Conservatory of music. Connaught Street School, Fredericton, NB, May–June 2009.
Full-time lektor. English Dept. Univerzitet u Istocnom Sarajevu–Filozofski Fakultet. Pale, Republika Srpska. Sept–Nov 2006.
Starting a Publishing House (week-long workshop). Tobique First Nation, Tobique, NB, 1998.

Lectures and Presentations
“Poetry and place: The social significance of the mythic imagination in art and education”. CSEA Creative Essentials Conference 2011, Fredericton, NB. October 2011.
Beyond the Sure/Shore: A Canadian Poet–Artist in the Balkans. In “Poetry of Place: Confluence of coasts, continents and consciousness”. Arts Researchers and Teachers Society, Canadian Society for the Study of Education @ Congress 2011 of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Marshall d’Avray Hall, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. 1 June 2011.
“Publishing Nela Rio in Canada”. Tercer Encuentro de Escritoras Latinocanadienses @ Congress 2011 of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Carleton Hall 307, UNB Fredericton, Fredericton, NB. 27 mayo 2011.
“Creativity, Copyright, and Quality of Life”. Criminal Law & Procedure, UNB Faculty of Law, Fredericton, NB, 17 Jan 2011.
“Who Writes and Reads Modern Canadian Poetry?”, Filozofski fakultet, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Republika Srpska (BiH), 5 May 2010.
“Accidental Canadianist”. University of Kragujevac, Srbjia, 23 April 2010.
“Poetry of the Americas versus Metafictional Canada”. 4e Conférence internationale nonconventionnelle des jeunes canadianistes/The 4th International Unconventional Conference of Young Canadianists: Le Canada métafictionnel/Metafictional Canada. Centre d’études canadiennes (CEC) Baia Mare/Canadian Studies Centre (CSC), Universitatea de Nord Baia Mare, Baia Mare, Romania. 9 April 2010.
“From the Book that Doesn’t Close”. ED WIPS Winter Series, Faculty of Education, Marshall d’Avary Hall, UNB-Fredericton, NB. 3 Feb 2010.
“Becoming an Accidental Canadianist”. Managing Diversity and Social Cohesion: the Canadian Experience–5th International Conference of Central European Canadianists, Sofia, Bulgaria, 16 October 2009.
“In the Shadow of Poets’ Corner”. Images of Canada: Interiors and Exteriors: 2nd International Conference, Yugoslav Association for Canadian Studies (YACS), University of Niš, Niš, Serbia & Montenegro, October 2005.
“Landscape in Canadian Poetry”. Faculty of Philology, University of Beograd, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, 19 October 2004.
“Co-Publishing: A Collaboratibe Approach”. Tiré à part/Off Printing: Situating Publishing Practices in Artist-Run Centres conference. Québec, QC, 17 October 2003.

Panellist (selected)
“Poetry and place: The social significance of the mythic imagination in art and education”. Canadian Society for Education through Art Conference 2011–‘Creative Essentials/Essentiels Créatifs’. Fredericton, NB. October 2011.
“Why Publish?”, How to Get Published, Maritime Writers’ Workshop–UNB College of Extended Learning, Fredericton, NB, 9 July 2010.
“Why Publish?”, How to Get Publishing. Maritime Writers’ Workshop–UNB College of Extended Learning, Fredericton, NB, 10 July 2009
Aquella luz ... with Nela Rio (author), Hugh Hazelton (book translator) & Joe Blades (publisher). Literary Translation in Spanish (SPAN 473), Concordia University, Montreal, QC, 12 Nov 2008
Publishing in the Maritimes. Side by Side Festival of Literary Translation / Côte à Côte festival de traduction littéraire, Fredericton, NB, 27 Sept 2008
Between Languages. Side by Side Festival of Literary Translation / Côte à Côte festival de traduction littéraire & FREN 3326, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 3 Oct 2007
The Poem Made Visible. Poetry Fest 2007, League of Canadian Poets @ U. of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, 8 June 2007
Facing Text: Publishing Translations in the 21st Century. American Literary Translators Association + Literary Translators’ Association of Canada/Association des traducteurs et traductrices littéraires du Canada, Montréal, QC, 5 November 2005
Nela Rio: her translators and editor. American Literary Translators Association 26th Annual Conference, Cambridge, MA, USA, 13 November 2003
Videopoems. Industry Series, Tidal Wave Film Festival, Fredericton, NB, 8 November 2003
& moderator, Publishing in Fredericton Fredericton Arts Alliance @ Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NB, 16 October 2002
Copyright and Radio. National Campus/Community Radio Conference @ University of King’s College, Halifax, NS, 17 May 1999
Writing and Place. League of Canadian Poets 1999 AGM Conference, Winnipeg, MB, 29 May 1999
Publishing. Maritime Writers’ Workshop, Fredericton, NB, 10 July 1997
& moderator. Poets and Publishing. League of Canadian Poets AGM, Ottawa, ON, 7 June 1997
Whiplash Poetry Festival, Ottawa, ON, 18 May 1996

Talks (selected)
West End Language School, Senta, Srbjia, 19 April 2010<.br> “Publishing”, Writing Hurts Like Hell, UNB College of Extended Learning, Fredericton, NB, 30 Nov 2009.
“Arts-based Inquiry” guest presenter (ED 6902), Faculty of Education, Marshall d’Avary Hall, UNB, Fredericton, NB, 9 Nov 2009.
Lecturer & publishing project resource person, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, NB, March-April 2007.
Talk and reading, Beolingua, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, 20 April 2006.
Classroom presentations, English Department, Faculty of Philosophy, Univerzitet u Istocnom Sarajevu, Pale, Republika Srpska, 17-18 April 2006.
Awin’s Poetry Workshop, Association for Women's Initiative, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, 30 October 2005.
Short Fiction Intensive, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, 30 July 2004.
Gwen Davies’ English class, Mount Saint Vincent University @ Khyber Arts Centre, Halifax, 19 June 2003.
English Dept., St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, 9 April 2002.
Multimedia 1001 (Media Society), University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 1999.
Creative Writing, Seneca College, Toronto, ON, 1998.
Sociology and the Media, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 1998.
Seneca College, Business Writing, Toronto, ON, 1997.
Sociology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 1997<.br> Vanier College, Montreal, QC, 1981 and 1983.

Workshop leader (selected)
Journalling for Life. Issues in Contemporary Criminology, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, Jan-March 2011
Translation Live! Workshop/Atelier Traduction en direct w/ Phyllis Aronoff, Joe Blades, Rose Després, Hugh Hazelton, Dyane Léger, and Howard Scott. St Thomas University, Fredericton. 26 Oct 2010
Creating Specialty Props & Set Dec. Items for Film. New Brunswick Film Co-op, Fredericton, NB, 29 March 2010
Journaling (Grade 5) & art making (Kindergarten & Grade 3). Nackawic Elementary School, Nackawic, NB, 22 February 2010
Printmaking, Kids’ Culture Camp, edVentures Fredericton @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 21 July 2009
“Celebrating New Brunswick’s 225th” art workshops, 2009 Provincial Heritage Fair, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 23 May 2009
Art workshops, School District 18 Heritage Fair @ George Street Middle School, Fredericton, NB, 21 May 2009
Creating Specialty Props & Set Dec. Items for Film. New Brunswick Film Co-op, Fredericton, NB, 22 March 2009
Journaling Workshops, Nackawic Elementary School, Nackawic, NB, 9 February 2009
“Books By Hand” chapbook-making workshop @ Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie, AB, 23 Sept 2008
Nashwaaksis Middle School (Grade 8s), Fredericton, NB, 24 April 2008
Journaling Workshops, Nackawic Elementary School (Grade 5s), Nackawic, NB, 28 March 2008
Bessborough School (Grades 6-8), Moncton, NB, 1 February 2008
Traduction en direct / Translation Live! with / avec Joe Blades, J. R. Léveillé, & Elisabet Rafòls. Side by Side Festival of Literary Translation / Côte à Côte festival de traduction littéraire, Ted Daigle Auditorium, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 2 Oct 2007
Anthologies and Videopoems. Spoken Word Pilot Project, The Banff Centre, Banff, AB, 13 April 2007
Journalling. Nackawic Elementary School (Grades 4 & 5), Nackawic, NB, 2 March 2007
Poetry. Awin's Poetry Workshop, Association for Women’s Initiative, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, 22 April 2006
Eastern Townships Language Arts Festival @ Bishops University, Eastern Townships School Board, Lenoxville, QC, 9 May 2003
Writing. Nackawic Middle School, Nackawick, NB, 19 February 2003
Ex Libris: the Gallery Reading Group, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NB, 13 February 2002
Journalling. New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, NB, 9 January 2002
Journalling. Kisga Pathfinders, Fredericton, NB, 19 November 2001
Charlottetown Poetry Fair, Charlottetown, PEI, 29 August 1998
Workshop, Self-Publishing. Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick Fall Fair @ NBCC Miramichi, Miramichi, NB, 8 November 1997
Writing. Dallbeatti High School, Dallbeattie, Scotland, 22 January 1996
Performance Poetry. Wild East Publishing Cooperative, Fredericton, NB, August 1988
Poetry Sweatshops. PD Day, New Brunswick School Librarians Association, Dalhousie, NB, 1988
One-on-one consultations, Blue Pencil Café, Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia & Canadian Authors Association @ Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS, June 1987
Workshop, poetry, BS Poetry Society & Annapolis Royal Community Arts Council, Granville Ferry, NS, 11 April 1987
Performance. Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @ Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, NS, 24 October 1986
Workshop leader, Bourbon Street Poetry Workshop, BS Poetry Society, Halifax, NS, 1985–1989
One-on-one consultations, Vanier College, Montreal, QC, 1981 and 1983

Arts Juror (selected)
Canadian Poetry Association Annual Poetry Competition, Moncton, NB, 2010
Saskatchewan Book Awards (Poetry), Regina, SK, 2009
Canadian Poetry Association Annual Poetry Competition, Dieppe, NB, 2009
Dan Sullivan Memorial Poetry Contest, Writers’ Circle of Durham Region, Ajax, ON, 2006
Poets’ Corner Award, BS Poetry Society, Fredericton, NB, 2006
Poets’ Corner Award, BS Poetry Society, Fredericton, NB, 2005
Arts Scholarships, artsnb, Fredericton, NB, 2005
Alberta Book Awards (Poetry), Calgary & Edmonton, AB, 2004
Saskatchewan Book Awards (Best Book), Regina, SK, 2003
CHSR Poetry Slam, The Cellar, Fredericton, NB, 24 February 1999
League of Canadian Poets’ National Poetry Contest, Toronto, ON, 1999
New Muse Award, Fredericton, NB, 1999
The Jane Jordan Poetry Contest, TREE Reading Series, Ottawa, ON, 1997
Poetry Award, Canadian Authors Association, Campbellford, ON, 1997
Lampman Poetry Award, Ottawa, ON, 1996
New Muse Award, Fredericton, NB, 1994–1997
1996 People’s Poet Award, Toronto, ON, 1995
1989 Nova Scotia Poetry Awards, BS Poetry Society, Halifax, NS, 1989
Atlantic Writing Competition (poetry), Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS, 1988
Max Poetry Sweatshop, BS Poetry Society @ the Lower Deck, Halifax, NS, 1987

Readings & Performances (selected & scheduled)
“symphonic poem” creative performance. Peter Allen in concert: Franz Liszt bicentenary recital. Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 19 October 2011.
Sexta Exhibición Internacional de Poemas Póster de Poetas Iberoamericanos Contemporáneos. Capítulo de Fredericton de la Academia Iberoamericana de Poesía. ECH Faculty Lounge, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 30 Sept 2011.
Westminster Books, Fredericton, NB, 22 Sept 2011
Alt+Love Art Market, Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Frederticton, NB. 30 July 2011.
League of Canadian Poets @ Supermarket, Toronto, ON, 10 June 2011.
Literary Translators’ Association of Canada members & friends reading @ Alden Nowlan House, Fredericton, NB. 1 June 2011.
The Writers’ Salon/Le salon des auteurs. Congress 2011. Alumni Memorial Lounge, UNB Fredericton, Fredericton, NB. 31 May 2011.
Lanzamiento de Los puentes del Río San Juan/Bridges over the Saint John River. Registro Creativo de Asociación Canadiense de Hispanistas, Congress 2011. G15, Edmund Casey Hall, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB. 30 May 2011.
Registro Creativo de Asociación Canadiense de Hispanistas, Congress 2011. G15, Edmund Casey Hall, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB. 29 May 2011.
Lanzamiento de libros, Tercer Encuentro de Escritoras Latinocanadienses. Carleton Hall 307, UNB Fredericton, Fredericton, NB, 27 May 2011.
Pathway-to-Reading, Nackawic Public/School Library, Nackawic, NB. 19 May 2011.
V Festival Internacional Palabra en el Mundo / V International Festival Word in the World/V Parole dans le Monde (Fredericton component), Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB, 14 May 2011.
Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick’s WordsSpring: Readings from local writers & WFNB Book Launches. Sussex Artists’ Co-op, Sussex, NB. 13 May 2011.
National Poetry Month reading, Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB. Organized by Capítulo de Fredericton de la Academia Iberoamericana de Poesía. 30 April 2011.
Music & Words—Cameron MacLean, Logan Hawkes, Nick Howe, Nonymous Crew. Wilser’s Room, Fredericton, NB, 26 March 2011.
11th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 26 March 2011
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ fredericton small press & community fair, Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 13 Nov 2010
(Les) Rendez-vous: Multilingual Reading and Open Mic/Lecture multilingue et micro ouvert, Recital poético y lectura abierta. Side by Side Festival Côte à Côte. James Joyce Pub, Fredericton, NB. 22 Oct 2010.
Random Acts of Poetry, Fredericton, NB, 4–9 Oct 2010.
International Literature Manifestation–49th Sarajevo Poetry Days, Sarajevo and Tešanj, Bosnia i Herzegovina, 11–16 May 2010.
Filozofski fakultet, University of Banja Luka, Republika Srpska (BiH), 4 May 2010.
American Corner, Narodna biblioteka “Vuk Karadzic”, Kragujevac, Srbjia, 23 April 2010.
Országos Idegennyelvu Könyvtár / National Library of Foreign Literature, Budapest, Hungary, 12 April 2010.
4th Unconventional Conference of Young Canadianists, Universitatea de Nord Baia Mare, Baia Mare, Romania, 8–10 April 2010.
National Poetry Month reading, Fredericton walking bridge, Fredericton, NB, 3 April 2010.
Travesty Café group reading, Alden Nowlan House, Fredericton, NB, 1 April 2010.
The 10th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 20 March 2010.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid”. fredericton small press fair, Gallery ConneXion, Fredericton, NB, 20 March 2010.
Travesty Café group reading, Alden Nowlan House, Fredericton, NB, 4 Feb 2010.
The second Year His Statue is Missing, BlackTop MotorCycle Gang @ Chez Biffy, Fredericton, NB, 25 Jan 2010.
Travesty Café group reading, Alden Nowlan House, Fredericton, NB, 7 Jan 2010.
History without Borders reading, Fredericton Chapter of the Academy of Ibero-American Poetry @ the Fredericton Public Library Boardroom, Fredericton NB. 28 November 2009.
Catherine Owen & Joe Blades Double Bill, Odd Sundays at Molly’s, Molly’s Coffee Shop, Fredericton, NB, 22 Nov 2009.
Arts-based Inquiry, ED 6902, Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 9 Nov 2009.
50 Random Acts of Poetry in various places (CBC Fredericton, Fredericton Public Library, CHSR, Café Sweet Belgian Delight, Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Alden Nowlan House, Marshall d'Avary Hall, Queen Street sidewalk, MultiCultural Association of Fredericton ESL class), Wilser’s Room, Regent Street sidewalk, Whitney Coffee, W.W. Boyce Farmers’ Market, Fredericton, NB; & via phone, The Studio at Greyweathers, Merrickville, ON, 5–11 October 2009.
el Capítulo de Fredericton de la Academia Iberoamericana de Poesía recital poético, la Biblioteca Pública, Fredericton, NB, 26 September 2009.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang, Maritime Writers’ Workshop–UNB College of Extended Learning @ James Joyce Pub, Fredericton, NB, 9 July 2009.
“Actos creativos: ensamblar palabras y pinturas”, Cultural Expressions Festival 09 at the Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB, 26 June 2009.
New Books by Members reading, League of Canadian Poets’ 2009 Poetry Fest & Conference @ Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, 13 June 2009.
Welcome Reading (incl. Joe Blades) @ Café Montmartre, 4362 Main St, Vancouver, BC, 11 June 2009.
III Festival Palabra en el mundo / Word in the World III reading, The Green @ the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NB, in association with isla negra, Italy. 15 May 2009.
Nashwaaksis Middle School (Grade 8), Fredericton, NB. A League of Canadian Poets National Poetry Month activity organized by the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 8 April 2009.
Nonymous group reading. Odd Sundays at Molly’s, Molly’s Coffee Shop, Fredericton, NB, 5 April 2009.
Nonymous Three launch: the BlackTop MotorCycle Gang issue. Wilser’s Room, Fredericton, NB, 4 April 2009.
The 9th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 21 March 2009.
TREE Reading Series, “Library” of the Ottawa Arts Court, Ottawa, ON, 10 March 2009.
The Night before Robbie Burns Day BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid”, Fredericton, NB, 24 Jan 2009.
Noches de poesia, Le Dépanneur Café, Montréal, QC, 12 Nov 2008.
Book launch for from the book that doesn’t close, Volver café culturel, Montréal, QC, 11 Nov 2008.
Palabra en el Mundo II / Words in the World II @ Odd Sundays at Molly’s, Molly’s Coffee Shop, Fredericton, NB, 5 Oct 2008.
Random Acts of Poetry, Fredericton & Moncton, NB, 1–5 October 2008.
Cygnets Writing Group Reading, Peace Country’s first annual Small Press Book Fair, Rabbit Hole Bookstore, Grande Prairie, AB, 21 Sept 2008.
Dawson Creek Art Gallery, Dawson Creek, BC, 19 Sept 2008.
South Peace Senior Secondary School, Dawson Creek, BC, 19 Sept 2008.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” 8:08 08/08/08 @ Wilmot Bandstand, Fredericton, NB.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ Fredericton Small Press Fair, 12 July 2008<.br> LCP Poets @ Marlene Creates’, Portugal Cove, NL, 22 June 2008.
•: LCP Poets, The Fluvarium, St. John’s, NL, 21 June 2008.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ Edgecombe Block alley, Fredericton, NB, 25 April 2008.
WFNB Member Book Launches & Readings @ Words on Water, Edgewater Gallery, Miramichi, NB, 4 April 2008.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ Alden Nowlan House–Windsor Castle Bar, Fredericton, NB, 29 March 2008.
Words of the People 12 hour Read-a-Thon, Read’s Newsstand, Fredericton, NB, 29 March 2008.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ West Gallery, UNB Art Centre, Fredericton, NB, 27 March 2008.
The 8th International International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 15 March 2008.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ Fredericton Small Press Fair, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 15 March 2008.
Writing Home exhibition reading, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 2 February 2008.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ Robert Burns statue, The Green, Fredericton, NB, 25 Jan 2008.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” on Ashes, Paper & Beans (CHSR 97.9 FM), Fredericton, NB, 1 Jan 2008.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ Ingrid Mueler Art + Concepts, Fredericton, NB, 14 Dec 2007.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ Officers’ Square and Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 3 Nov 2007.
Studio4ward Halloween Extravaganzahhh! Fredericton, NB, 26 Oct 2007.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang @ Odd Sundays at Molly’s, Fredericton, NB, 21 October 2007.
Lecture multilingue / Multilingual Reading & Poem Poster Exhibition. Side by Side Festival of Literary Translation / Côte à Côte festival de traduction littéraire @ Charlotte St. Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 3 Oct, 2007.
Lecture Côte à Côte / Side by Side Reading, Side by Side Festival of Literary Translation / Côte à Côte festival de traduction littéraire @ Ancienne Residence du Gouverneur / Old Government House, Fredericton, NB, 2 Oct, 2007
Random Acts of Poetry: Fifty poetry readings at various locations including: B&L Restaurant (Doaktown), Carleton Place, Charlotte Street Arts Centre, CHSR 97.9 FM, Coffee & Friends, Fredericton City Hall Square, Fredericton Transit bus stops, Gallery Connexion, George Street, Judy Blake Pottery Studio (Lincoln), Molly’s Coffee Shop, Multicultural Association of Fredericton, New Brunswick Community College–Fredericton Centre, NB Coalition for Literacy @ Cora’s Restaurant, New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Cooperative, Officer’s Square–Shire of Lyndhaven, Old Government House, Old Water St (Miramichi), Oromocto Public Library, Quispamsis (via Rogers TV–New Brunswick), Science East Centre, Scott’s Nursery (Lincoln), Sentier NB Trails, Side by Side Festival of Literary Translation / Côte à Côte festival de traduction littéraire, Sir Douglas Hazen Park (Oromocto), St Thomas University, The Green, The Lunar Rogue, Trevor Doyle Live (Rogers TV), Wilser’s Room, W.W. Boyce Farmer’s Market, York Street. 1–7 October 2007.
BlackTop MotorCycle Gang “reading raid” @ City Hall Square, Fredericton, NB, 1 Sept 2007.
Kimberly the Studio, Moncton, NB, 9 August 2007.
Fredericton International Simultaneous “Words of the World” Reading @ Ingrid Mueler Art + Concepts, Fredericton, NB, 28 May 2007.
No Limits 12-hour Read-A-Thon, Read’s Newsstand, Fredericton, NB, 19 May 2007.
Special guest reader @ Night Howl, Frye Festival, Moncton, NB, 26 April 2007.
Seventh International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, Latin America Cultural Centre @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 21 March 2007.
Attic Owl Bookshop, Moncton, NB, 18 January 2007.
Odd Sundays at Molly’s, Molly’s Coffee House, Fredericton, NB, 3 December 2006.
Canada Stand, Belgrade Book Fair, Beograd, Serbia, 27 October 2006.
ellipse Open Mic, an après Remote Control event. Underground Café, Fredericton, NB, 24 June 2006.
The Art Bar Poetry Reading Series, Toronto, ON, 30 May 2006.
Univerzitet u Istocnom Sarajevu, Pale, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 17 April 2006.
Reading with Dubravka Ðjurić (book translator) and Simon Simonović (publisher). Galeriji Artget, Kulturni centar Beograda, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, 12 April 2006.
Narodna biblioteka Kruševac, Kruševac, Serbia & Montenegro. 10 April 2006.
Special guest poet, small press action network–ottawa (span–o) reading @ The Mercury Lounge, Ottawa, ON, 23 March 2006.
Sixth International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, Latin America Cultural Centre @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 19 March 2006.
(W)rites of Spring / (É)cri(t)s de Printemps, ellipse magazine & St Thomas University @ Underground Café, Fredericton, NB, 17 March 2006.
Friends of the Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB, 15 February 2006.
Book launch—Slike iz kanade: Tri kanadska pesnika (Images of Canada: Three Canadian Poets) by Joe Blades, Nancy Burke and Fraser Sutherland; Pesme iz kazamata (Beograd: Rad), Dubravka Ðurić, translator. Canada Stand, 50th Beograd Book Fair, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, 26 October 2005.
Book launch—Slike iz kanade: Tri kanadska pesnika (Images of Canada: Three Canadian Poets) by Joe Blades, Nancy Burke and Fraser Sutherland. Klub SCA-a Na Pranvom Fakultetu, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia & Montenegro, 24 October 2005.
Side by Side Festival Côte à Côte, 29 September (Fredericton, NB) & 2 October (Moncton, NB) 2005.
Canadian Poetry Association 20th Anniversary Poetry Fest, Café Felix, Moncton, NB, 20 August 2005.
small press action network–ottawa (span–o) @ Mother Tongue Books, Ottawa, ON, 17 June 2005.
The Words & Music Show (guest reader), Casa del Popolo, Montreal, QC, 15 May 2005.
Independents’ Day @ Westminster Books, Fredericton, NB, 26 April 2005
5th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 21 March 2005.
World Poetry Day, Old Government House, Fredericton, NB, 21 March 2005.
Read an eBook Week, Fredericton Public Library, Fredericton, NB, 9 March 2005.
Mother Tongue Books, Ottawa, ON, 20 January 2005.
Canada Stand, 49th Belgrade Book Fair, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, 22 October 2004.
Odd Sundays Reading Series (inaugural featured reader), Fredericton, NB, 17 October 2004.
Mainstage reading, The Word On The Street, Halifax, NS, 19 September 2004.
Breaking the Silence conference, Tatamagouche Centre, Tatamagouche, NS, 19 June 2004.
Voices of the Earth 2004, Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick @ French Fort Cove Park, Miramich, NB, 16 April 2004.
book launch Sustaining the Gaze (Broken Jaw), Faculty Lounge, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI, 25 March 2004.
4th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 21 March 2004.
Side by Side Festival Côte à Côte, Fredericton, NB, 23 October 2003.
Poets’ Corner, The Word On The Street, Calgary, AB, 28 September 2003.
Tree Reading Series @ Royal Oak II, Ottawa, ON, 27 May 2003.
Eastern Townships Language Arts Festival readings at Heroes’ Memorial (Elementary) School and Massey-Vanier High School, Cowansville, QC, and Club de Golf de Lennoxville, Eastern Townships School Board, Lenoxville, QC, 8 May 2003.
“Canada’s Biggest Book Signing”, Book Trust of Canada (Dieppe, NB, component), 24 April 2003.
3th International Multicultural–Multilingual Poetry Reading, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 21 March 2003.
Outspoken Art/Arte Claro, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 17 March 2003.
Nackawic High School, Nackawick, NB, 13 December 2002.
Nackawic Elementary School, Nackawick, NB, 13 December 2002.
“Rawhide” group reading, Alden Nowlan Literary Festival @ Great Canadian Bagel, Fredericton, NB, 18 October 2002.
Festival littéraire international Northrop Frye International Literary Festival (including readings @ Bernice McNaughton High School, Centre Aberdeen, and Le Château à Pape), Moncton, NB, 25-28 April 2002.
Nicholson Hall 24, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, 9 April 2002.
Dialogue Among Civilizations Through Poetry Reading, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 21 March 2002.
Art Bar Reading Series @ Victory Café, Toronto, ON, 5 December 2001.
Landmarks (Acorn Press) anthology launch, Alden Nowlan Literary Festival event @ NB Sports Hall of Fame, Fredericton, NB, 26 October 2001.
The Word On The Street, Halifax, NS, 30 September 2001.
Bell Ayr Elementary School, Dartmouth, NS, 28 September 2001.
Joe Blades with the Survivors, McNally’s Irish Pub, Regina, SK, 2 August 2001.
Participant’s reading, Sage Hill Writing Experience, Lumsden, SK, 31 July 2001.
Great Lakes logia launch, York Quay Gallery, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON, 15 June 2001.
Dialogue Among Civilizations Through Poetry, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, 29 March 2001.
UNESCO World Poetry Day Reading, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 21 March 2001.
Labrador Creative Arts Festival, Happy Valley–Goose Bay, Makkovik and Postville, NL, November 2000.
Ottawa International Writers Festival, Ottawa, ON, 8 September 2000.
Scream in High Park, Toronto, ON, 17 June 2000.
LCP Writes of Spring, Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, 28 April 2000.
Campobello Island Consolidated School, Wilsons Beach, NB, 21 February 2000.
River Readings Poetry Night @ Drifters, Fredericton, NB, 13 Decembre 1999
National Campus/Community Radio Conference 1999, Café Mokka, Halifax, NS, 17 June 1999.
Writes of Spring, Memorial Hall, UNB Fredericton, Fredericton, NB, 14 May 1999.
A Cross Canada Poetry Marathon, Literary Press Group of Canada component reading at Molly’s Coffee House, Fredericton, NB, 10 April 1999.
River Suite book launch tour, Souz Dal, Toronto, ON, January 1999.
Graveurs et Poètes, 1998, Imago Inc, Moncton, NB, 5 December 1998.
River Suite book launch tour, The Cormorant @ Whitbone Lounge, University of New Brunswick-Saint John, NB, November 1998.
River Suite launch tour, Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, 24 November 1998.
Insomniacs in Fredericton, Picaroon’s Taproom, Fredericton, NB, 22 November 1998.
River Suite book launch tour, Chapters Dieppe, Dieppe, NB, 21 November 1998.
University of Toronto Bookstore Series, Imperial Public Library Pub, Toronto, ON, 19 November 1998.
EAC 384BA English, Seneca College, Toronto, ON, 16 November 1998.
Sussex Regional Library, Sussex, NB, 24 October 1998.
Chapters Dieppe, Dieppe, NB, 2 October 1998.
Charlottetown Poetry Fair, Charlottetown, PEI, 29 August 1998.
River Readings 2 anthology launch, River Readings @ The King’s Shilling, Fredericton, NB, 9 August 1998.
The June Jazz to Judo Poetry Event, Canadian Poetry Association @ Chapters Thornhill, Thornhill, ON, 7 June 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, Vancouver Press Club, Vancouver, BC, 1 June 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, Book Store on Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC, 1 June 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, League of Canadian Poets @ Glenlyon-Norfolk School, Victoria, BC, 30 May 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, League of Canadian Poets @ Mocambo, Victoria, BC, 29 May 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, Chapters MacLeod Trail, Calgary, AB, 24 May 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, Piq Nic Café, Calgary, AB, 23 May 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, Cathedral Village Festival of the Arts, Regina, SK, 21 May 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, Café Browse, Saskatoon, SK, 20 May 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, Heaven Art and Book Café, Winnipeg, MB, 19 May 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, TREE Reading Series, Gallery 101, Ottawa, ON, 16 May 1998.
Open 24 Hours tour, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 14 May 1998.
Open 24 Hours launch, River Readings @ Molly’s Coffee House, Fredericton, NB, 16 November 1997.
Gaspereau Review Launch Party, King’s Shilling Pub–Molly’s Coffee Shop, Fredericton, NB, 19 October 1997.
Acorn–Livesay People’s Poetry Festival event @ Metro Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, ON, 10 October 1997.
Seneca College, Toronto, ON, 10 October 1997.
Acorn–Livesay People’s Poetry Festival event @ Glenhyrst Art Gallery, Branpton, ON, 8 October 1997.
Parry Sound, ON, 7 October 1997.
River Readings, Molly’s Coffee House, Fredericton, NB, 15 June 1997.
Poetry 101, Gallery 101, Ottawa, ON, 30 May 1997.
The League of Canadian Poets (W)rites of Spring, Fredericton, NB, 23 April 1997.
Lit Live, Hamilton, ON, 24 November 1996.
Poets and Paragraphs, St Catharines, ON, 17 November 1996.
National Conference of Canadian Small and Micro Presses, Sechelt, BC, 3 August 1996.
TREE Reading Series, Ottawa, ON, 28 May 1996.
The Cafe Connexion Cabaret Night, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 16 May 1996.
Whiplash Poetry Festival, Ottawa, ON, 18 May 1996.
The League of Canadian Poets (W)rites of Spring, Fredericton, NB, 20 April 1996.
River Readings, Fredericton, NB, 17 March 1996.
Central Library, Paisley, Scotland, 13 February 1996.
Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland, 4 February 1996.
University of Glasgow (Janet Paisley's class), Glasgow, Scotland, 2 February 1996
Dumfries Academy, Dumfries, Scotland, 25 January (Robbie Burns’ Day) 1996
Johnstonebridge Primary School, Johnstonebridge, Scotland, 23 January 1996
Creative Writing (Kay Smith, instructor), University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, December 1995
First Annual People’s Poets Reading, The Art Bar Wednesday Poetry Series, Toronto, ON, 22 November 1995
An Invisible Accordion (Broken Jaw Press) anthology launch tour, Sarnia, ON, 21 November 1995
Salon Mondays, Buddies in Bad Times, Toronto, ON, 20 November 1995
An Invisible Accordion (Broken Jaw Press) anthology launch tour, CPA London @ Central Library, London, ON, 15 November 1995
The Last Word (Insomniac Press) anthology launch, East Gallery, UNB Arts Centre, Fredericton, NB, 17 October 1995.
The Last Word (Insomniac Press) anthology launch, Granite Reading Series, Café Mokka, Halifax, NS, 15 October 1995.
The Last Word (Insomniac Press) anthology launch, Eden Mills Literary Festival, Eden Mills, ON, 10 September 1995.
An Invisible Accordion (Broken Jaw) anthology launch, Canadian Poetry Association @ Ted’s Collision, Toronto, ON, 9 September 1995.
The Art Bar Wednesday Poetry Series, Toronto, ON, 6 September 1995.
A Midsummer Promenade: In the Shadows of the Compound, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 4 August 1995.
May contain and/or (Dead Sea Physh Products) chapbook anthology launch, OO Gallery, Halifax, NS, 15 July 1995.
Stuff at the Speed of Sound, Lapsilla IV/Attic Owl, Fredericton, NB, 18 June 1995.
Poetburo open set, Ted’s Collision, Toronto, ON, 12 June 1995.
launch of Rummaging for Rhinos (Pooka Press), Vogon Reading Series, Zaphod Bebblebrox, Ottawa, ON, 11 June 1995.
Sasquach open set @ Rose Lee’s, Ottawa, ON, 11 June 1995.
Queen Street East Reading Series open set, Stratengers, Toronto, 6 June 1995.
Poets in the Pub, The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region @ The Courtyard, Pickering, ON, 5 June 1995.
NB Writes! Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick AGM, Fredericton, NB, 30 April 1995.
Open Mic, City of Saint John Gallery, Aitken Bicentenial Exhibition Centre, Saint John, NB, 16 February 1995.
Burnt Poems Served Hot open mic, hosted by Matt Stranach, Fredericton, NB, November 1994 to March 1995.
Graveurs et Poètes. Imago Inc., Moncton, NB, 2 December 1994.
CLCP Public Readings Series, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, 20 October 1994.
above/ground press reading @ The Royal Oak II, Ottawa, ON, 29 September 1994.
launch of Synopsis (Book Rat), Quarry Readings Series @ The Sleepless Goat, Kingston, ON, 28 September 1994.
Opening Valium No. 2, The Exchange, Fredericton, NB, 24 July 1994.
Canadian Poetry Association, Trinity Centre, Toronto, ON, 28 May 1994.
National Campus Radio Conference ’94 Cabaret, UNB, Fredericton, NB, 21 June 1994.
Poetry Brampton, Main St Deli, Brampton, ON, 26 May 1994.
The Idler Reading Series, The Idler, Toronto, ON, 22 May 1994.
Eye Level Gallery, Halifax, NS, 14 April 1994.
Sunday Exchanges, The Exchange, Fredericton, NB, 10 April 1994.
River Readings, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 1993.
Une Soirée de poésie, ANNPAC/RACA Conference, Moncton, NB, 1992.
Launch of Shout and Speak Out Loud (Wild East), Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 1992.
First Night 1991, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 31 December 1990.
1990 Fredericton Book Fair, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, 28 April 1990.
First Night 1990, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, 31 December 1989.
Wild East in Halifax, Centre for Art Tapes, Halifax, MS, 14 October 1989.
Wild East magazine launch, Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, 18 August 1988.
Poets’ Corner “guerilla” readings, Maritime Writers Workshop, Fredericton, NB, 6 & 8 July 1988.
Haiku Canada AGM Weekend, Alymer, QC, 13–16 May 1988.
Canadian Poetry Association @ Hart House, Toronto, ON, 1988.
Dartmouth High School (Continuing Ed. writing class), Dartmouth NS, 1988.
NSCAD Performance Night II, Club Flamingo, Halifax, NS, 1988.
Café Bustolo, New York, NY, USA, 1987.
Hoboken Poetry Exchange, Hoboken, NJ, USA, 1987.
Greenwich Village Seniors’ Center, New York, NY, USA, 1987.
The Back Fence, New York, NY, USA, 11 October 1987.
ABC No Rio Open Mike, New York, NY, USA, September–December 1987.
Ecphore 87, Bryant Building, Halifax, NS, 5 August 1987.
National Milton Acorn Festival, Charlottetown, PEI, 22 August 1987.
BS Poetry Society & Annapolis Royal Community Arts Council, Granville Ferry, NS, 10 April 1987.
Annapolis West Education Centre, Annapolis Royal, NS, 10 April 1987.
NSCAD Performance Night, Club Flamingo, Halifax, NS, 28 March 1987.
Gallery, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, 7 March 1987.
Ecphore Exhibition 1986, “City Club” building, Halifax, NS, 1986
Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, NS, 6 November 1986
Ed McCurdy’s Listening Room, Halifax, NS, 1986.
Banff Centre School of Fine Arts, Banff, AB, 1985.
The Argument Literary Club, Ye Old Brunswick House, Toronto, ON, 1983.
Open Readings, hosted by Anne Knight, Muttart Gallery, Calgary, AB, 1981–1982.
White Wall Review, Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto, ON, 1980.
Link Poets, Neill-Wycik Co-operative College, Toronto, ON, 9 October 1980.
Axle-Tree Coffeehouse (biweekly open mic), Toronto, ON, 1980.
Harbourfront Open Mic, hosted by Ted Plantos, Toronto, ON, 1980.

Media: print & web (selected)
Better developed critical Canadian Studies? An Interview with Poet and Publisher Joe Blades. Central European Journal of Canadian Studies / Revue d'études canadiennes en Europe centrale, by JJason Blake & Joe Blades, Brno, Czech Republic v. 7, p.7–13 (in print).
•: “Profiles: Joe Blades”, by Vincent Tinguely, Canadian Review of Literature in Performance, Jan 2011.
Con-text-ualizing art, by Ola Wlusek, Telegraph Journal “Salon”, Saint John, NB, p S3, 28 August 2010.
Dzo Blejds: Pjesnikov um nikad nije zao (Joe Blades: Poet's Mind is Never Evil) by Marina Hrvacanin, Glas Srpske, Banja Luka, Republika Srpska (BiH), p. 27, 7 May 2010.
Dešavanja u Američkom kutku. by Autor / izvor: Jasna Sreićkoviić. Sumadija Press, Kragujevac, Serbia. 26 April 2010.
“Gallery Connexion gets excited about books” by Elizabeth Sullivan, The Aquinian, Fredericton, NB, Vol 74, Issue 21, p. 9. March 16–23, 2010.
“Joe Blades & Broken Jaw Press at the Turning of the Tides” by Larry Thompson, Amphora, Vancouver: The Alcuin Society, No 135: Fall 2009, p 8–11, February 2010.
“Blades is a poet and he knows it”, by Alexandra Davis, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p A5, 8 October 2009.
“You Got Poemed”, by Ryan Herbert, The Aquinian, Fredericton, NB, p 5, 6 Oct 2009.
“Džo na Balkanu: (razgovor sa Džoom Blejdsom, kanadskim piscem, izvođačem i umjetikom)” (Joe in the Balkans: (interview with Joe Blades, Canadian writer, publisher and artist)), Putevi (Roads), Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, (BiH), No. 6–7, p. 171–177, [August] 2009.
“from the book that doesn’t close by Joe Blades”, by Vincent Tinguely, illimitable reality wreck, Montreal, QC, 8 April 2009.
“Blogger was living in burning House on York Street in Fredericton!!!”, by Charles Leblanc, Charles Leblanc’s Other Blog, Fredericton, NB, 7 April 2009.
Fredericton’s Joe Blades is ‘a true prophet of poetry’, by Michael O. Nowlan, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, 27 Dec 2008.
Joe Blades, from the book that doesn’t close, by rob mclennan, rob mclennan’s blog, Ottawa, ON, 6 Dec 2008.
12 or 20 questions with joe blades, by rob mclennan, 12 or 20 questions, Edmonton, AB, 24 May 2008.
“As Seen From Here”, by Jim Lavoie, NBFC E-news, Fredericton, NB, pg 1, 22 May 2008.
“Written word—from unfamiliar to anything but obsolete”, by Hiedi Irvine, The Aquinian, Fredericton, NB, Vol 72, Issue 21, pg 8-9, 18 March 2008.
“Talking art in New Bruswick: Week 2. This week the second installment of this column speaks to N.B. writer Joe Blades.” by Matt Carter, here, Fredericton, NB, Vol 5, Issue 04, p. 9, Jan 24-Jan 30, 2008.
“Random acts of poetry will be committed: Joe Blades will speak in prose October 1–7.” by Jim Lavoie, here fredericton, Vol. 4 No. 39, pg 5, 27 September 2007.
“The pen is mightier than the Blades.” by Ashley Bursey, The Brunswickan , Fredericton, NB, Vol. 141 Issue 4, p. 10, 26 September 2007.
“Creative and Clever”, by Jacqueline Leblanc, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p. E1, 23 June 2007.
“Parade of poets comes to town”, by Richard Helm, Edmonton Journal, p. G11, 8 June 2007.
“Artist Revisits Nackawick Elementary”, by Karen Howell, York County Connection, Woodstock, NB, p. 10, 9 March 2007.
“Joe Blades Launch In Beograd”, by M.B., Politika, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, p. 19, 13 April 2006.
“Kanadski Pesnik Dzo Blejds u Beogradu” (Canadian Poet Joe Blades in Beograd), B-92, Beograd, Serbia, 11 April 2006.
“Fotografska pozija” (Photographically positioned) by Dragana Debeljaković, GRAD Kruševac, Kruševac, Serbia, 10 April 2006.
“An interview with Joe Blades (part 1)”, by Biff Mitchell, BiffMitchell_dot_News, Fredericton, NB, p. 3, April 2006.
“Epizoda: Kako je Situacija Postala Pesma”, by Marko Krstic, Danas, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, 11 March 2006. (English tranlation)
“Joe Blades: Canadian Artist At The Book Fair” by Marina Vulicević, Politika, Beograd, Serbia & Montenegro, p. 16, 8 November 2005.
“Art is, Artist” by Amber Friedman, here fredericton, Fredericton, NB, p. 10, 20–26 October 2005.
“Old-Fashioned Word Processor”, by Noel Chenier, Telegraph-Journal, p. A4, 15 September 2005.
“Have the read of your life” by Alex Pope, The Brunswickan, Fredericton, NB, v.139 i.2, p. 14, 14 September 2005.
“Arts calendar: Artists in Residence” The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p. B6, 2 September 2005.
“Poets’ corner: Artist and poet Joe Blades sure doesn’t act his age” by Brent MacDonald, here saint john, Saint John, NB, 11–17 August 2005.
“Poets’ corner: Artist and poet Joe Blades sure doesn’t act his age” by Brent MacDonald, here moncton, Moncton, NB, p. 15, 11–17 August 2005.
“Poets’ corner: Artist and poet Joe Blades sure doesn’t act his age” by Brent MacDonald, here fredericton, Fredericton, NB, p. 12, 11–17 August 2005.
“Fredericton’s Broken Jaw Press is 20 years old” by Michael O. Nowlan, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p. B5, 9 July 2005.
“Levelling the Field” by Kellie Underhill, Bread ’n Molasses, Miramichi, NB, April 2005.
“Bytes Alive: The Fredericton Library Went Electric” by Joe Blades, Poemata, Canadian Poetry Association, Toronto/Moncton, p. 13, vol.21, no.1, January–April 2005
“Bytes Alive: The Fredericton Library Goes Electronic” The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p. B2, 7 March 2005.
“Miramich writer to read in Fredericton” The Miramichi Weekend, Miramichi, NB, Section B p. 4, 4 March 2005.
“Casemate Poems” review by Cameron Gordon, Broken Pencil, Toronto, ON, no.27, 2005.
“Joe Blades—Poet, publisher, artist-on-display” by Kate Merlin, Atlantic Books Today, Halifax, NS, no. 46, p. 22-23, Winter 2004.
“Kanadski Pesnik i Izdavač” (Canadian poet and publisher), by Milica Jovanović, Beogradski sajam knjiga Vodič, Beograd, Serbia, p. 2, 22.X 2004.
“In the Land of the Tiny Segue” by Maggie Helwig, Word: Toronto’s Literary Calendar, Toronto, ON, vol.10 nos.7&8, July/August 2004.
“Copy talk”, by Stephanie Domet, The Coast, Halifax, NS, vol.11 no.44, 15-22 April 2004.
“Joe Blades Visits M-V”, Cowansville, QC: The MissiVe, Newsletter #5, pg 10, July 2003.
“Neverville, Population 101” by d.r. anderson, l.i.n.X., Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, NB, vol.8 no.1, 1 October 2002.
“The Journal Escapades of Joe Blades” by Kent Jensen and Natalie Perry, The Buzz, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, NB, vol.1 no.1, January 2002.
“Notas Culturais” por Selo Vasconcellos, Alto Maderia, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil, p. 3, 14 septembro 2001.
“The ongoing Canadian adventures of Publisher-Poet Jumping Joe Blades” by Cathie Leblanc, New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Cooperative website, Fredericton, NB, February 2001.
“At the centre of a literary fury” by Douglas Fetherling, The New Brunswick Reader, Saint John, NB, p. 10, 27 January 2001.
“Jumping Joe’s Canadian Adventures” by Cathie Leblanc, New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Cooperative website, Fredericton, NB, 24 Jan 2001.
“Galeriados Amigos do Lítero-Cultuaral” por Selo Vasconcellos, Alto Maderia, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil, p. 2, 12 janerio 2001.
“Poems written while on various road trips” by Ray Cronin, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p. B8-9, 25 November 2000.
“Art Is His Life” by Cathie LeBlanc with an introduction by Julia Cool, Focal Point, New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Cooperative, Fredericton, NB, p. 5-7, November 2000.
“Backstage Pass: Scream in High Park” by Richard Lautens, The Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, p. E5, 23 July 2000.
“Local publisher puts books online” by Heather Cyr, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p. B7, 22 July 2000.
“Fredericton company is 15 years old: Broken Jaw Press will publish six new books” by Ray Cronin, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, 15 April 2000.
“Enrichment in the Arts: Poet and Sculptor Visit CICS” by John MacCarthy, The Lubec Light, Lubec, ME, USA, vol.9 no.17 p.8, 2 March 2000.
“George celebrates 40 years of reading with Lill, Blades” by George Elliott Clarke, The Sunday Herald, Halifax, NS, p. C5, 13 February 2000.
“Taking in on the Chin” by Noel Chenier, New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, Saint John, NB, p. E2, 9 October 1999.
“This art is an open book” by Ray Cronin, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, 18 September 1999.
“Scheier shines, Wilson works without a wire: And a bunch of titles from other worthies illustrate what a packed season it is for verse” by Judith Fitzgerald, The Toronto Star, Toronto, ON, p. D31, 9 May 1999.
“Sign of the Times: Technology changing publishing industry” by Don MacPherson, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p. 26, 25 March 1999.
“A vat of verse: Facts and observations from a box of poetry” by Fraser Sutherland, The Globe and Mail, Toronto, ON, p. D14, 20 February 1999.
“River Suite” review, The Danforth Review, Toronto, ON, vol.1 no.1, September 1999.
“Writers recognized at fall fair” Times-Globe, Saint John, NB, 5 November 1998.
“Published poets offer selections,” by Norma Mills Kings County Record, Sussex, NB, 3 November 1998.
“New Brunswick poets to visit Sussex library” Kings County Record, Sussex, NB, October 1998.
“OPEN 24 Hours” review by Jennifer Footman, Poemata, Toronto, ON, p. 6, vol.14 no.4, July/August 1998.
“OPEN 24 Hours” review by Allan Brown, Prairie Journal of Canadian Literature, Calgary, AB, 1998.
“Open 24 Hours, Doors of the Morning,” by Kath MacLean, Prairie Fire, Winnipeg, MB, 1998.
“Poets come home” Prairie Books Now, Winnipeg, MB, No. 16, Spring 1998
“Are art classes getting short shrift?” by Adrienne Ascah, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p. 17, 1 November 1997.
“Sometimes you have to kick up the dust” by Patrick Toner, The New Brunswick READER magazine / Telegraph Journal, Saint John, NB, 25 January 1997.
“Art & Practice: an interview with Joe Blades” by rob mclennan, Missing Jacket, Ottawa, ON , vol.1, no.3, Summer 1996.
“Powerful poets emerge from Broken Jaw Press” by George Elliott Clarke, The Mail-Star, Halifax, NS, 24 May 1996.
“Confusing and Non-Specific Signs: A Correspondence with Joe Blades” by RM Vaughan, The Cormorant, Saint John, NB, vol.XII no.1, p. 89-94, Spring 1996.
“Taking poetry on tour . . .” Annandale Observer, Annan, Scotland, 2 February 1996
“Taking poetry on tour . . .” Dumfries Courier, Dumfries, Scotland, 26 January 1996.
“Dancing with an Invisible Accordion . . . Musings with the Canadian Poetry Association” by Eppo Maertens, Id Magazine, London, ON, p. 20, 25 January 1996.
“An Invisible Accordion”, review by Sherri Telenko, Id Magazine, London, ON, p. 20, 25 January to 7 February 1996.
“Art for the Communication Age”, Studio Watch by Christina Sabat, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton, NB, p. 10, 11 February 1995.
“Partners in Pain”, by Theresia M. Quigley, The Cormorant, Saint John, NB, vol.X no.2, Fall 1993.
“Roseway in the Bud”, by Frank J. Ledwell, Atlantic Provinces Book Review, Halifax, NS, vol.17 no.4, p. 8, Nov.–Dec. 1990.
“Capsule Reviews” by Shaunt Basmajian, Cross-Canada Writers’ Magazine, Toronto, ON, vol.11 no.1, p. 30, 1990.
“An Incredible Journey”, by donnalee Moulton-Barrett, Cross-Canada Writers’ Quarterly, Toronto, ON, vol.11 no.1, 1989.
“Society helping N.S. Poets fulfill most pressing need,” by Leslie Smith, The Chronicle-Herald / The Mail Star, Halifax, NS, p. 5-L, 16 March 1988.

Media: Radio, Television, Film (selected)
Guest on Information Morning, CBC Radio One, Fredericton, NB, 5 Octpober 2009
Guest appearance: Trevor Doyle LIVE, Rogers Television, Fredericton, NB, 1 October 2007.
Live telephone interview: Friday Morning After, with host Jeffrey Mackie, CKUT, Montreal, QC, 22 June 2007.
Guest appearance: Trevor Doyle LIVE, Rogers Television, Fredericton, NB, 4 December 2006.
Umetnost u nedostatku dokaza, w/ host–interviewer Milica Lapčević, Radio Studio B, Beograd, Srbjia, recorded 14 April 2006, broadcast 15 May 2006.
Interview: „FIMS“ Radio, Kruševac, Srbjia, 10 April 2006.
Interview: TV „Plus“, Kruševac, Srbjia, 10 April 2006.
Interview: RTK „Pobeda“ (tv), Kruševac, Srbjia, 10 April 2006.
Interview: First Local, Rogers Television, Fredericton, NB, live 20 September 2005.
Live telephone interview: Click Here, host Mitchell Caplan, w/ rob mclennan, CHUO FM 89, Ottawa, ON, 19 January 2005.
Live interview: Reci i slike, Radio Studio B, interviewer Milica Lapčević, Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro, 22 October 2004.
Interview: Radio Belgrade 2, interviewer Nevena Uatović, Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro, 22 October 2004.
Live telephone interview: Literary Lansdscape, host Jane Crozier, CKCU, Ottawa, ON, 12 December 2002.
Arts Report, CBC TV (Atlantic), 25 April 2002 (recorded in Moncton, NB, 24 April 2002),
Live interview: by Jeanette Lynes, CJRX, Antigonish, NS, 9 April 2002.
Live interview: CHSR Showcase on Lunchbox, host/interviewer Lisa Nussey. CHSR 97.9 FM, Fredericton, NB, 4 March 2002 (recorded 27 February 2002).
ATV Evening News, Halifax, NS, July 2000.
Guest appearance: Howl host Nic Beat, CITR Toronto, ON, 16 July 2000.
Guest appearance: The Poetry Show, w/ rob mclennan, host David Rimmington, CKDU 97.5 FM, Halifax, NS, 31 May 2000. (live).
Guest appearance: Maritime Noon, w/ Carole Langille, host Costas Halavrezos, w/ Carole Langille, CBC Halifax, Halifax, NS, 11 April 2000.
Guest appearance: The Poetry Show, w/ rob mclennan & Anne Stone, host David Rimmington, CKDU 97.5 FM, Halifax, NS, 16 June 1999 (live).
Interview: In Other Words, host Susan Helwig, CKLN, Toronto, ON, 12 Jan 1999 (recorded November 1998).
Frontiers in Print, host Randi Spires, CIUT 89.5 FM, Toronto, ON, 11 January 1999 (live).
“Drives of the Poets” by Robert McTavish, Richardson’s Roundup, CBC National Radio, 1998.
“Drives of the Poets” by Robert McTavish, Outfront: New Voices, CBC National Radio, season premiere, September 1998.
5 O’clock Train, w/ Adeena Karasick, host Mitchell Caplan, CHUO FM 89, Ottawa, ON, 4 June 1997 (live).
Honey, I’m Home (final episode), CKDU 97.5 FM, Halifax NS, 5 July 1995 (live).
State of the Arts, Cable 22, Ottawa, ON, 18 June 1995 (rec. 11 June).
Moody Fruity, host Alan Wong, CHSR 97.9 FM, Fredericton, NB, 16 Jan 1995 (live).
CBC Mainstreet, (from recording @ CLCP Reading @ Killam Library), Halifax, NS, Oct. 1994.
The Poetry Show, CKDU, Halifax, NS, recorded 21 Oct 1994.
Mainstreet, CBC Radio, Fredericton, NB, 8 April 1994 (rec. 7 April).
Information Morning, CBC Radio, Saint John, NB, 1993 (rec. 23 June, CBC Fredericton).
The Lunchbox, CHSR 97.9 FM, Fredericton, NB, 1992 (live).
Information Morning, CBC Radio Fredericton, 21 July 1992 (live).
Is It Art?, Halifax Cablevision, Halifax, NS, 1989.
East Coast Authors host Lesley Choyce, Halifax CableVision, 5 February 1987.
Poetry Show, Keele Cable, Toronto, ON, 1980.