by Irene Naested | Aug 6, 2026 | Passport 2026
Chillin’ in the Foothills – Karen and Sheelagh are high-energy seed packets eager to sprout into real-life musicians. They might make you laugh, cry, or even wince (wrong notes happen!) as they strum, sing, and do their best to entertain you. They thrive...
by Irene Naested | Aug 6, 2026 | Passport 2026
Ohkwari Designs is a proudly Métis Indigenous-owned local business dedicated to celebrating culture, creativity, and community through high-quality handcrafted beadwork, ribbon wear, mossbags, traditional textiles, and unique lifestyle pieces. Based in Calgary and a...
by Irene Naested | Aug 5, 2026 | Passport 2026
Angela Waldie is a writer, editor, and university instructor, living in Treaty 7 territory, in Calgary, Alberta. AS she grew up in Creston, BC, her poetry often crosses and recrosses the Continental Divide. Her debut poetry collection, entitled A Single Syllable of...
by Irene Naested | Aug 5, 2026 | Passport 2026
Ashley J.J. White is a Calgary, Canada-based arts advocate, community builder, and writer of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Her work has been published in Shadow and Sax, After Dinner Conversation, Paddler Press, and more. She loves to read and write about...
by Irene Naested | Aug 5, 2026 | Passport 2026
Brenda Kelly – As an artist, I combine photography and painted pieces into complex, contemplative digital collages. My intent is to create an enigmatic experience for the viewer that encourages them to look through the layers and into the depth of the work, to...