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Anthology of nature poems featuring Nanaimo writers
Anthology of nature poems featuring Nanaimo writers
Published 9:30 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026
An anthology by a local publisher, featuring poems about Canadian nature, has recently launched.
Eyes Wild Open is a collection of poems which documents and celebrates the natural wonders, and unites poets from B.C., Alberta, and Ontario under a common theme.
https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/06/17/anthology-of-nature-poems-featuring-nanaimo-writers/
Animal kingdom keeps inspiring Nanaimo poet (Nanaimo New Bulletin October 30, 2024)
Animal kingdom keeps inspiring Nanaimo poet (Nanaimo New Bulletin October 30, 2024)
Local poet Ian Cognitō explores the natural world and animal nature in his new book Animalian.
The collection, published by Repartee Press, is a shortened adaptation of Cognitō’s 2021 book Animusings with new poems...
Art Magazine -- September to December 2022
The September issue of Art Magazine by the Ladysmith Arts Council is now available online. This month’s theme is Empowerment and features poems by Vancouver Island writers in the Poetry Corner section (including "Precipitous" by Ian Cognitō). On page 31, there is also a YouTube link to hear some of the poets reading their work.
There are other interesting features in this issue including an article by Ladysmith textile artist Christine Earl (frequent collaborator with Repartee Press).
https://issuu.com/artmagazine7/docs/art_magazine_sep-dec_2022
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=CKx7_KhSRUY&list=PLpAf4P1xE1vzu2Xjn2aZAVBk3FDE5c27e&index=1
MindFull Magazine (UK) - Issue 4 Autumn 2022 Poetry For Mental Health
Includes Ian Cognitō's poems, Exponential and Pin Cushion
To download PDF:
https://www.poetryformentalhealth.org/mindfull---issue-4
Art Magazine -- May to August 2022
Poetry Corner contains poetry by local VI poets including "Autodidacte" by Ian Cognitō (a tribute to Gavin McConville)
https://issuu.com/artmagazine7/docs/art_magazine_may-aug_2022_1_
Article in Vancouver Island Daily - Feb. 2022
Interchange by Ian Cognitō and Anne Marie Carson (a poetry/prose collaboration 'across borders').
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/entertainment/nanaimo-area-poet-ontario-writer-pen-accidental-book-of-poetry-and-prose/
Ladysmith Chronicle article
Presentation by Pat Smekal and Ian Cognitō at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery on Sept. 24: Family & Friends
YouTube sampler below:
Launch of Old Bones & Battered Book Ends at the Vancouver Island Regional Library (North Nanaimo Branch)
Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery
– West Coast Animal Exhibit –
Animusings author, Ian Cognitō presents three visual poems about West Coast Animals
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