Candas Jane Dorsey

Candas Jane Dorsey is a Lecturer at the Department of Communications, MacEwan University. Holding an MFA from the University of British Columbia, she has been teaching since before MacEwan's university designation, transitioning from the PROW program to the Bachelor of Communications program.

Education

• MFA, University of British Columbia

Her scholarly work is rooted in her extensive career as a writer, editor, and communications consultant, with a focus on mentorship courses tied to student field placements. She is recognized for her contributions to literary speculative fiction, mysteries, and community activism.

Scientific Awards

• Alberta Centennial Gold Medal 2005
• WGA Golden Pen Award 2017 for Lifetime Achievement in the Literary Arts
• City of Edmonton Arts and Cultural Hall of Fame 2019
• Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame 2018
• YWCA Woman of the Year Arts and Culture 1988
• Edmonton Arts Achievement Award 1988

Dorsey has also played a pivotal role in literary publishing and community advocacy, including founding literary presses and serving on human rights and social planning committees.