“I am a Poet of my People.”
Meet Calgary’s 6th Poet Laureate
Wakefield Brewster is a professional poet & spoken word artist, educator, producer and literacy advocate with over 20 years of experience.
“ I have created a Trifecta of Being that I feel defines me. I believe that I live in the Humanities, I’m an Advocate for Literacy and my vehicle is Poetry. “
— Wakefield Brewster
Wakefield Brewster
Presents: Pt. 3
April 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024
Featuring: Noreen Demeria, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker, Sandra Sutter, and Tara Vahab
Upcoming Events
20 Years of Writing, Performing
and Engaging Audiences
Wakefield’s powerful words and captivating performances for audiences of all ages.
He has performed at a wide range of events, including, schools, festivals, fundraiser, rallies, corporate functions, and literary development events.
His passion for poetry and storytelling is evident in every performance, making each one a truly memorable experience.
May Page2 Stage Workshops: Using Poetry to Empower.
WAKEWORDS:
Wakefield’s Wellness Blog
My World of Words
I have been an active Poet, Participant, Producer and Promoter in Canada’s poetry and spoken word communities since my very humble beginnings in Toronto in 2000.
21 years is almost half of my life that I’ve spent fiercely and ferociously spearheading Poetry and Spoken Word into every single circle of society I can infiltrate.
I state that with conviction as poetry has almost forever been seen and viewed as a ‘thing’ for Poets and poetry appreciators alone, and that is simply incorrect. I say that I infiltrate societal circles with Poetry because that description is apt and accurate. I have taken Poetry hostage from the stage, kicking and screaming, and I have effectively wrestled it to the floor, where all of the People are standing—ALL of the People.
Community
Collaboration
“There’s a shift in the current.
The kind that is felt by:
One Person
One Team
One City”
- Excerpt from “ The First Dance” Narrated by Wakefield Brewster for the Calgary Surge, Calgary’s first professional basketball team.