The Question of Language is the Answer to Power, with SF Ho

Worlds and experiences are suffused within the formation of language. Conversely, existing socio-political realities are reinforced through the written word. Taking a cue from the title of a poem by M. NourbeSe Philip, this workshop will consider the relationship between environment, society, and the materiality of language. Our concerns include how writing can move beyond strategies of representation and how language may decompose. We will play around with experiential activities and deconstructive techniques. Participants are invited to bring writing and drawing materials, paper or a notebook, and a text that they dislike. Some walking or movement may be involved—please get in touch with contact@thecapilanoreview.com if you have mobility needs.

About the Facilitator

SF Ho is a porous object. They live on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓ əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ peoples. Operating somewhere between words and whatever words can’t be, their work is informed by feminist methodologies, land-based practices, and grassroots community networks. Ho has presented their art and writing both regionally and internationally. They published a book about love and aliens called George, the Parasite. They’re cultivating a practice of wary sociality, never finishing books, and being sort of boring.

Accessibility Information

ASL interpretation is available upon request. If you would benefit from ASL interpretation at the workshop, please indicate so in your registration form when prompted. Information regarding accessibility at Centre A can be found here: https://thecapilanoreview.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Centre-A-Accessibility-Information.pdf