Shumaila Hemani

Shumaila Hemani Author | Singer-Songwriter-Storyteller | Changemaker | Shifting Systems Through Storytelling and Sounds

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.A recent editorial review described it as:“Fo...
06/13/2026

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.

A recent editorial review described it as:

“Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.”

I’ve been thinking about that line...Our wounds are among the most sacred things we carry within us.

To let someone enter them—to witness how they ache, how they make us shiver, how they keep us awake at night—is a radical act of self-exposure and self-expression, especially when those wounds are still open.

For a racialized woman from another country, who has called Canada home for seventeen years yet continues to be structurally excluded, this act becomes not only a claim to be seen in a space that has not fully made room for her, but also a confrontation with the very structures that continue to deny her belonging.

If you’ve read the book, I’d love to know what stayed with you.

And if you feel like sharing your thoughts on Goodreads, it helps the book reach other readers.

Read the full review here: writinginthewound.com/book-reviews



https://writinginthewound.com/2026/06/13/writing-in-the-wound-contributes-to-collective-human-strength-to-heal/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world. A recent editorial review described it as: “Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.” I’ve been thinking…

Creative Rest WorkshopLast month, I had the pleasure of facilitating a workshop on Creative Rest and Wellbeing for the ...
06/08/2026

Creative Rest Workshop

Last month, I had the pleasure of facilitating a workshop on Creative Rest and Wellbeing for the Incubator artist cohort at the Werklund Centre. Together, we reflected on nervous system regulation, resilience, and embodied practices for maintaining well-being while navigating the demands of artistic work. As the founder of The Deep Listening Path , an organization that offers deep listening and wellness support through workshops, author readings, and community-based arts programming, it was meaningful to bring together creativity, rest, and reflective practice in a conversation designed specifically for artists and changemakers in arts-based organizations and non-profits....

Last month, I had the pleasure of facilitating a workshop on Creative Rest and Wellbeing for the Incubator artist cohort at the Werklund Centre.Together, we reflected on …

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.A recent editorial review described it as:“Fo...
06/06/2026

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.

A recent editorial review described it as:

“Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.”

I’ve been thinking about that line...Our wounds are among the most sacred things we carry within us.

To let someone enter them—to witness how they ache, how they make us shiver, how they keep us awake at night—is a radical act of self-exposure and self-expression, especially when those wounds are still open.

For a racialized woman from another country, who has called Canada home for seventeen years yet continues to be structurally excluded, this act becomes not only a claim to be seen in a space that has not fully made room for her, but also a confrontation with the very structures that continue to deny her belonging.

If you’ve read the book, I’d love to know what stayed with you.

And if you feel like sharing your thoughts on Goodreads, it helps the book reach other readers.

Read the full review here: writinginthewound.com/book-reviews



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It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world. A recent editorial review described it as: “Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.” I’ve been thinking…

I am delighted to offer Deep Centering with Raag Bairagi Bhairon, a four-week online course inspired by the musical and ...
05/30/2026

I am delighted to offer Deep Centering with Raag Bairagi Bhairon, a four-week online course inspired by the musical and personal insights I have gained through years of listening, singing, and riyaaz in this raag.

Together, we will explore the foundations of Raag Bairagi Bhairon and gradually move into alaap, tarana, and taans. Each session will include approximately 45 minutes of guided musical practice, followed by reflective journaling to explore whatever emotions, memories, or insights emerge through the music. We will conclude with gentle movement to help integrate the experience into the body.

This course is ideal for singers, writers, artists, and anyone seeking creative rest, focus, inspiration, and a deeper connection with themselves through sound.

For more than fifteen years, during years of undiagnosed ADHD, Raag Bairagi Bhairon became my anchor. I returned to it each morning and often throughout the day. I fell in love with this raag in wa…

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.A recent editorial review described it as:“Fo...
05/30/2026

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.

A recent editorial review described it as:

“Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.”

I’ve been thinking about that line...Our wounds are among the most sacred things we carry within us.

To let someone enter them—to witness how they ache, how they make us shiver, how they keep us awake at night—is a radical act of self-exposure and self-expression, especially when those wounds are still open.

For a racialized woman from another country, who has called Canada home for seventeen years yet continues to be structurally excluded, this act becomes not only a claim to be seen in a space that has not fully made room for her, but also a confrontation with the very structures that continue to deny her belonging.

If you’ve read the book, I’d love to know what stayed with you.

And if you feel like sharing your thoughts on Goodreads, it helps the book reach other readers.

Read the full review here: writinginthewound.com/book-reviews



https://writinginthewound.com/2026/05/30/a-real-narrative-pulse-beneath-a-reflective-surface/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world. A recent editorial review described it as: “Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.” I’ve been thinking…

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.A recent editorial review described it as:“Fo...
05/23/2026

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.

A recent editorial review described it as:

“Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.”

I’ve been thinking about that line...Our wounds are among the most sacred things we carry within us.

To let someone enter them—to witness how they ache, how they make us shiver, how they keep us awake at night—is a radical act of self-exposure and self-expression, especially when those wounds are still open.

For a racialized woman from another country, who has called Canada home for seventeen years yet continues to be structurally excluded, this act becomes not only a claim to be seen in a space that has not fully made room for her, but also a confrontation with the very structures that continue to deny her belonging.

If you’ve read the book, I’d love to know what stayed with you.

And if you feel like sharing your thoughts on Goodreads, it helps the book reach other readers.

Read the full review here: writinginthewound.com/book-reviews



https://writinginthewound.com/2026/05/23/wound-is-not-a-private-sorrow-but-a-structural-fact/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world. A recent editorial review described it as: “Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.” I’ve been thinking…

Honoured to share the publication of my short story Catabasis in Hannah Arendt: An American Hero, published by Internati...
05/19/2026

Honoured to share the publication of my short story Catabasis in Hannah Arendt: An American Hero, published by International Human Rights Art Movement Press

“On January 5, 2025, Dr. H walked to the river under a clear winter sun, thinking the year ahead might finally hold stability. On her way home, her phone vibrated. An email from Immigration and Refugees Canada arrived.”

We often look to the past to help us understand our present circumstances. The works of 20th century political theorist Hannah Arendt continue to resonate in today’s political climate through questions of human rights, freedom of thought, precarity, and moral responsibility.

The pieces collected in this anthology were selected from 328 submissions across 64 countries. Featuring poetry, short stories, and essays from 14 countries, the collection reflects on Arendt’s ideas—from the banality of evil and moral responsibility to communal solidarity—and how they continue to reverberate across the world today.
Deeply grateful to be included in this global anthology alongside so many powerful voices.

Catabasis was written during a period of intense housing and immigration precarity in December 2025. I chose to tell this story because I believe storytelling can hold systems accountable in extraordinary ways—especially when experiences of limbo, erasure, and vulnerability are difficult to name within institutional language.

I am deeply grateful that the piece was recognized by the jury as an “extraordinary” contribution and selected within the top 5% of submissions for this anthology.



Honoured to share the publication of my short story Catabasis in Hannah Arendt: An American Hero, published by International Human Rights Art Movement Press “On January 5, 2025, Dr…

This spring/summer, I am offering a rare opportunity to work with me one-on-one through a limited number of private Crea...
05/15/2026

This spring/summer, I am offering a rare opportunity to work with me one-on-one through a limited number of private Creative Mentorship consultations.

These sessions are designed for writers, artists, researchers, graduate students, and individuals developing manuscripts, grants, academic writing, memoir, or long-term creative projects.

This is a rare opportunity to work with me before consultations close indefinitely. These sessions are intentionally limited and are expected to fill quickly.

These 90-minute sessions are ideal for:
• writers
• graduate students
• artists and interdisciplinary creatives
• researchers
• grant applicants
• people developing long-term personal projects

I began writing Writing in the Wound around this time last year in May — initially as a deeply personal act of storytelling, reflection, and survival. I did not anticipate how the work would gradua…

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.A recent editorial review described it as:“Fo...
05/09/2026

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.

A recent editorial review described it as:

“Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.”

I’ve been thinking about that line...Our wounds are among the most sacred things we carry within us.

To let someone enter them—to witness how they ache, how they make us shiver, how they keep us awake at night—is a radical act of self-exposure and self-expression, especially when those wounds are still open.

For a racialized woman from another country, who has called Canada home for seventeen years yet continues to be structurally excluded, this act becomes not only a claim to be seen in a space that has not fully made room for her, but also a confrontation with the very structures that continue to deny her belonging.

If you’ve read the book, I’d love to know what stayed with you.

And if you feel like sharing your thoughts on Goodreads, it helps the book reach other readers.

Read the full review here: writinginthewound.com/book-reviews



https://writinginthewound.com/2026/05/09/lyrical-prose-that-rises-from-lived-intensity/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world. A recent editorial review described it as: “Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.” I’ve been thinking…

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.A recent editorial review described it as:“Fo...
05/02/2026

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world.

A recent editorial review described it as:

“Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.”

I’ve been thinking about that line...Our wounds are among the most sacred things we carry within us.

To let someone enter them—to witness how they ache, how they make us shiver, how they keep us awake at night—is a radical act of self-exposure and self-expression, especially when those wounds are still open.

For a racialized woman from another country, who has called Canada home for seventeen years yet continues to be structurally excluded, this act becomes not only a claim to be seen in a space that has not fully made room for her, but also a confrontation with the very structures that continue to deny her belonging.

If you’ve read the book, I’d love to know what stayed with you.

And if you feel like sharing your thoughts on Goodreads, it helps the book reach other readers.

Read the full review here: writinginthewound.com/book-reviews



https://writinginthewound.com/2026/05/02/stillness-that-arrives-after-so-much-psychic-abrasion/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social

It’s been almost six months since Writing in the Wound came into the world. A recent editorial review described it as: “Forceful and unsettling… Hemani refuses to fake tidiness.” I’ve been thinking…

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