
Go-Between Girl: Author Andrea Gunraj
- When
- Sat, Nov 21 · 13:00 – 15:00
- Where
- Palmerston Library · 560 Palmerston Ave · Toronto
- Price
- Free
About this event
Meet Andrea Gunraj , acclaimed essayist and author of Go-between Girl: My Indentured Roots as Reclaimed Present , The Lost Sister and The Sudden Disappearance of Seetha. Based out of Toronto, Gunraj writes about underseen stories and connections. She will discuss her latest work, Go-Between Girl, through storytelling and personal reflection, exploring themes of family, migration, belonging, and the complex intersections of Caribbean, Indian, and Canadian identities. Gunraj will be in conversation with Victoria Kuketz , a public policy leader and journalist (IG @victoriakuketz). The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Presented by the Caribbean Canadian Indian Cultural Collective (CCICC) and Indo Caribbean Educators Network (ICEN) , this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Indo-Caribbean literature. Attendees will gain insight into Gunraj's personal journey as a professional civic leader and Indo-Caribbean woman, and how historical and cultural experiences have shaped Indo-Caribbean people. Discover the power of storytelling as memory, community building, and cross-cultural understanding. Whether you are familiar with Andrea's work or discovering it for the first time, this event promises an inspiring and thought-provoking evening celebrating literature, heritage, and the diverse narratives that enrich Canada's multicultural landscape. Free program. Please register. Doors open at 12:45 pm. At 1:00 pm, seating becomes first-come, first-served until capacity is reached. Organization Info: The Canadian Caribbean Indian Cultural Collective (CCICC) is a community organization representing Indians (currently referred to as South Asians) of various ethnicities, regions, and faiths, who are the descendants of the indentured labourers taken by the British to their colonies in the Caribbean and around the world. Their mission is to share their stories of struggle, resilience and contributions across the Caribbean and here in Canada.
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