Welcome to the Bold & Creative series from Blue Metropolis!

Explore the English-language literary life of Quebec in 2024 through six unique perspectives. Discover the challenges and passions that drive these players on the literary scene. Their hard work and creativity are at the service of promoting writers and preserving literary culture. Immerse yourself in this dynamic world and be inspired by these bold, creative voices.

Today, join promoter Curtis McRae for a captivating twenty-minute conversation hosted by Rachel McCrum.

BOLD & CREATIVE: Interview with Curtis McRae

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Miranda Castravelli, Executive Director of the English-Language Arts Network (ELAN), is one of seven dynamic speakers featured in Bold & Creative: The Talks. Presented at the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, the series celebrates voices that lead, inspire, and connect communities.

This podcast was recorded live as part of the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, during the Bold & Creative: The Talks event.
Narration by Isabel Cout.
Sound mixing by Alaric Boyle Poirier.

BOLD & CREATIVE – THE TALKS: Miranda Castravelli, Executive Director, English-Language Arts Network (ELAN)

Writer, editor, columnist, and professor in Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, Niigaan Sinclair joined Bold & Creative: The Talks to contribute his voice to this gathering of changemakers. Recorded at the 2025 Blue Metropolis Festival, the series amplifies bold perspectives from across Canada.

This podcast was recorded live as part of the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, during the Bold & Creative: The Talks event.
Narration by Isabel Cout.
Sound mixing by Alaric Boyle Poirier.

BOLD & CREATIVE – THE TALKS: Niigaan Sinclair, Writer, Editor, Columnist & Professor, University of Manitoba

Jonathan Egan, Outdoor Education Teacher at Dawson College, participated in Bold & Creative: The Talks to share insights from his work in education and the outdoors. The series, launched at the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, brings together individuals making a difference in their communities.


This podcast was recorded live as part of the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, during the Bold & Creative: The Talks event.
Narration by Isabel Cout.
Sound mixing by Alaric Boyle Poirier.

This series was made possible thanks to the support of Canadian Heritage and the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.

Visit bluemetropolis.org to discover more podcasts from the series.


BOLD & CREATIVE – THE TALKS: Jonathan Egan, Outdoor Education Teacher, Dawson College

Sivan Slapak, Jewish Programs Manager at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts and writer, brings a thoughtful and creative perspective to Bold & Creative: The Talks. Recorded live at the 2025 Blue Metropolis Festival, this series features changemakers from across sectors and backgrounds.


This podcast was recorded live as part of the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, during the Bold & Creative: The Talks event.
Narration by Isabel Cout.
Sound mixing by Alaric Boyle Poirier.

This series was made possible thanks to the support of Canadian Heritage and the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.

Visit bluemetropolis.org to discover more podcasts from the series.


BOLD & CREATIVE – THE TALKS: Sivan Slapak, Jewish Programs Manager, Segal Centre for Performing Arts & Writer

Anwar Alhjooj, Assistant Director of Montreal City Mission, contributes his experience in intercultural dialogue and community leadership to Bold & Creative: The Talks. Recorded at the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, the series highlights bold voices working toward meaningful change.


This podcast was recorded live as part of the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, during the Bold & Creative: The Talks event.
Narration by Isabel Cout.
Sound mixing by Alaric Boyle Poirier.

This series was made possible thanks to the support of Canadian Heritage and the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.

Visit bluemetropolis.org to discover more podcasts from the series.


BOLD & CREATIVE – THE TALKS: Anwar Alhjooj, Assistant Director, Montreal City Mission

Curtis McRae, Editor-in-chief of Yolk Literary Journal and writer, joined Bold & Creative: The Talks as part of the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival. This podcast series features inspiring individuals from diverse fields who are shaping ideas and dialogue in today’s world.


This podcast was recorded live as part of the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, during the Bold & Creative: The Talks event.
Narration by Isabel Cout.
Sound mixing by Alaric Boyle Poirier.

This series was made possible thanks to the support of Canadian Heritage and the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.

Visit bluemetropolis.org to discover more podcasts from the series.


BOLD & CREATIVE – THE TALKS: Curtis McRae, Editor-in-chief, Yolk Literary Journal & Writer

As Director General of the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), Sylvia Martin-Laforge brings decades of advocacy to Bold & Creative: The Talks. This podcast series, recorded at the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, showcases bold ideas, lived experience, and leadership in action.
This podcast was recorded live as part of the 2025 Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, during the Bold & Creative: The Talks event.
Narration by Isabel Cout.
Sound mixing by Alaric Boyle Poirier.

This series was made possible thanks to the support of Canadian Heritage and the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.

Visit bluemetropolis.org to discover more podcasts from the series.


BOLD & CREATIVE – THE TALKS: Sylvia Martin-Laforge, Director General, Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN)

Créée en 1997, la Fondation Metropolis bleu est un organisme de charité qui a pour mission de réunir les gens de langues et de cultures diverses autour du plaisir de lire et d’écrire, favorisant ainsi une plus grande créativité et une meilleure compréhension interculturelle. Metropolis bleu présente annuellement un festival littéraire international multilingue et offre, tout au long de l’année, une gamme de programmes éducatifs et sociaux en classe et en ligne. 

Découvrir les projets balados de notre programmation, c'est ici.

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Blue Metropolis Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1997 that brings together people from different cultures to share the pleasure of reading and writing, and encourages creativity and intercultural understanding. Blue Metropolis produces an annual multilingual literary festival of international calibre and offers a wide range of educational and social programs year-round, both in classrooms and online. 

Discover the podcast projects of our programming here.

BOLD & CREATIVE: Interview with Curtis McRae

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