Margaret Laurence: the Making of a Writer © 2005 Donez Xiques Site Design: Ian Bryson |
By Donez Xiques During the last decade of her life, Margaret Laurence
was actively involved in speaking and writing about issues that deeply
concerned her such as nuclear disarmament, the environment, literacy,
and other social issues. Today, that work continues through organizations
such as the Margaret Laurence Fund.and honours such
as The Margaret Laurence Award for Excellence which
continue to support such worthy causes in her name. Through the Margaret Laurence Fund, grants and scholarships are made to foster an understanding of peace and the environment upon which the fate of this fragile planet rests. www.eprf.ca/eprf/mlf/index.html
For Margaret Laurence's home, see: www.mts.net/~mlhome The Government of Canada has information and links
to other sites: www.nwpassages.com. This site has many helpful links pertaining to Canadian literature, authors, publishers, and awards. www.connect2canada.com
This recent site provides information and connections to
www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/
This links to information sites for a wide variety of topics, including
contemporary matters. TThe Writers’ Union of Canada maintains a website with information about members authors and about publishing. www.writersunion.ca/ www.acsus.org. See this site for information about Canadian Studies in the United States. |