Sarah de Leeuw reads from her poetry collection: Pine. Her vivid imagery explores wildfire-scarred geographies and the profound shifts of middle age that culminate in reflections on change, resilience, and the deep connections between land and self.
About Our Guest:
Sarah de Leeuw is Canada Research Chair in Humanities and Health Inequities at the University of Northern British Columbia. Her research focuses on colonialism in British Columbia, determinants of Indigenous health, and the impact of medical programs in northern and rural areas.
Sarah's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the CBC Literary Award for creative non-fiction and the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. In 2017, she was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada. She’s also a member of the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab’s International Advisory Board.
***
Follow "NBM Talks" for future episodes, where we explore the transformative impact and reach of narrative-based medicine with talented guests.
Visit the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab to learn about our work and offerings.