OONYA KEMPADOO

is a writer / inter-arts storyteller, multimedia / artistic director, cultural interpreter & researcher, and an advocate for human rights & equity.

A Caribbean award-winning author, known for her impactful and evocative novels, she is currently based in Montreal. Expanding her practice in inter-arts storytelling, Oonya brings an international perspective to immersive storytelling, drawing from her roots in Carnival festival arts, literature, socio-cultural research, and activism. She champions imagination, collaboration and dialogue, as powerful tools for learning and growth.