DECEMBER 10, 2025 • 7–9 p.m.
A Night of Poetry & Music

December 10th is Human Rights Day, commemorating the day in 1948 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

This day also marks the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. To mark the occasion, we are offering the community a free event: an evening of poetry and music at the Belle Cote Community Centre at 7:00 PM.

We will have a wine bar, with all proceeds going towards the Leeside Society’s Christmas Program, as well as some light refreshments. Everyone is invited! All are welcome!

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Le 10 décembre est la Journée des droits de l'homme, commémorant l'adoption de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme (DUDH) par l'ONU en 1948.

Cette journée marque également le clôture de la campagne des 16 jours d'activisme contre la violence genrée. Pour l'occasion, nous offrons à la communauté un événement gratuit : une soirée de poésie et musique au Centre Communautaire de Belle-Côte à 19h00.

Nous aurons un bar à vin, dont tous les profits iront au programme de Noël de la Société Leeside, ainsi que des rafraîchissements légers. Venez nombreux et nombreuses! Toutes et tous sont les bienvenus!

The Details

WHAT: The Acadian Women’s Association of Nova Scotia, Leeside Society and Cabot Trail Writers Festival are partnering together to host a very special free evening of music and poetry readings, celebrating words, voices and shared humanity, in honour of Human Rights Day (December 10) and the global movement of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 to December 10).

WHO: Everyone is welcome to join us in a warm, inclusive space to hear English and French readings from guest authors Tyra Denny, Sue Goyette, Julie Larade, and Susan Paddon, and music by Emma Stevens.

OPEN MIC: BRING A FAVOURITE POEM OR POETRY COLLECTION!
We’ll also invite anyone in the audience who would like to share a poem or passage that moves them in connection with the above themes.

COST: Free!
(Please feel free to reach out in advance with any questions to invernesscounty@leesidesociety.ca or info@cabottrailwritersfestival.com, but there is no need to register in advance… just show up and bring yourself!)

WHERE: Belle Côte Community Centre, 10615 Cabot Trail

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 7–9 p.m.