Kamal Parmar
Poet · Writer · Nanaimo Poet Laureate
Words that invite reflection, stillness,
and quiet connection.
A Life in Poetry
Local poet and writer, Kamal Parmar has been passionately involved in writing for the last 20 years. Her genre is poetry and she has a few books to her credit. Her poems are simple, though poised and evocative enough to set the reader thinking. She also has several poetry publications in reputed Canadian literary journals and magazines. She has a few books published in the UK, Canada and India. She has won many Honourable Mentions and prizes for her poems. She has also given many poetry readings and presentations in various libraries, in ON, SK and in BC.
Her books are available in most libraries in various provinces of Canada. She is a book reviewer and a member of several writers’ organizations and Writers Guilds. She is also an active volunteer of several non-profit organizations.
- Passionately involved in reading and writing
- Freelance journalist in numerous weekly newspapers
- Author of numerous poetry and creative non-fiction books
- Past York Region Branch Manager, Ontario Poetry Society, TOPS–2010
- Involved in the development of the Vaughan Poetry Map—2014
- Poetry manuscript evaluator for The Writers Union of Canada
- Full Professional Member of the League of Canadian Poets
- Past Board member of Nanaimo Arts Council
- Member of The Writers Union of Canada
- Past Board member of the Federation of BC Writers
- Board Member: Canadian Authors Association, BC Branch
- Member-at-large of BC-Yukon Book Prize Society
- Member of Haiku Canada
- Current Poet Laureate of the City of Nanaimo
Upcoming Events
Poetry Reading – Chemainus Library: March 21, 2026
Poetry Reading – Qualicum Beach Library: March 28, 2026
Poetry Reading – S. Cowichan Library: April 18, 2026
Poetry Reading – Nanaimo Library: April 19, 2026