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Bertrand Bickersteth

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Bertrand Bickersteth

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
Calgary, Alberta
Nationality
Canada
Languages
English
Residence History
Calgary, Alberta, Canada → Olds, Canada

Career

Occupations
poet, communication instructor
Active Years
2020-2024
Affiliations
Olds College
Influenced By
Wayde Compton, Canisia Lubrin
Nominations
Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry shortlist (2021), City of Calgary W. O. Mitchell Book Prize shortlist (2021 Alberta Literary Awards)

Awards

Gerald Lampert Award
2021
Work: The Response of Weeds
Category: 詩集
Organization: League of Canadian Poets
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Response of Weeds

2020 poetry collection

Debut poetry collection that poetically explores the Black Canadian experience.

Black Canadian experienceGrowing up Black in Alberta

Bibliography

  • The Response of Weeds

Legacy

Canadian poet who won the Gerald Lampert Award in 2021 for his debut collection exploring Black Canadian experiences.

Trivia

  • Black Canadian poet from Calgary, Alberta.
  • Communication instructor at Olds College.