(May 14, 2026) Fort McMurray, Alberta – The Northern Canada Collective Society of Writers (NCCSW) is thrilled to announce local interdisciplinary artist and poet Jamal-e-Fatima Rafat (The Crafted Writer), as guest editor for NorthWord Magazine’s Issue 35. Rafat is a Fort McMurray-based writer and mixed-media artist whose work explores the intersection of poetry, collage, storytelling, and community connection. Through her creative practice, she combines visual art with deeply

(Fort McMurray, AB — May 12, 2026) — The Northern Canada Collective Society for Writers (NCCSW) is proud to announce the pilot launch of NorthWord – The Next Generation, a new digital literary arts publication and the first of its kind for the organization. This initiative is dedicated to showcasing the voices and creativity of young writers and artists across Northern Alberta. As a sister publication to NorthWord Magazine, this project will feature poetry, short fiction, cre

Plastic-themed edition explores sustainability, creativity, and transformation through literature and art Fort McMurray, Alberta – NorthWord Magazine will celebrate National Poetry Month with the launch of Issue 33 on April 25, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort McMurray International Airport (Level 3). The magazine’s Plastic-themed edition, guest edited by Emma Carter, Engagement Manager at Arts Council Wood Buffalo, arrives just days after Earth Day and invites reade

Fort McMurray, Alberta – The Northern Canada Collective Society of Writers (NCCSW) is thrilled to announce its communications coordinator and local multidisciplinary artist, Anna Pottie, as guest editor for NorthWord Magazine's Issue 34, themed "Nonsense." Pottie has a rich artistic background in graphic design and digital illustration. Her portfolio spans collage, illustration, and wordplay, which beautifully blends design sensibility with storytelling. Her work celebrates