"SHE TELLS" : HER BACKGROUND

The place of birthing was the second floor of the Toronto Women's Bookstore. Once a week and for four consecutive weeks in March, 2002, ten women of colour gathered together for the purpose of exploring creative writing, under the instruction of Nila Gupta (playwright,author).  As the course drew to an end and with the encouragement of Nila, several members of this group decided to continue to meet on a bi-weekly basis.  Thus "SHE TELLS" was born.

HER MISSION STATEMENT:

* To share HER unique voice and to tell HER stories

* To make a meaningful contribution to the 'HER library of lesser voices' and to encourage others to take note of the legitimacy of literary developments amongst ethnic minorities in general and women of colour, specifically.

* To create a space for women of color, (representing all creative genres and all levels of creative writing), to receive positive feedback and support from their peers

* To further develop creative writing skills through co-operative efforts

* To share HER base of knowledge and to utilize this as a stepping stone for further creative insight

* To work co-operatively towards common goals and future endeavors

SHE TELLS: THE "COOPERATIVE CONCEPT"

"SHE" believes in equality and democratic princles of government. Therefore, every one has an equal voice in HER group.  Members are expected to demonstrate mutual respect for each other and all ideas for the continued success of the group are welcome.