Abstract. Belarusian Institute of Arts and Sciences, Canada (BINIM Canada) took part in a series of events marking the 100th anniversary of Mr. Kastus Akula (Ales Kachan) — a Belarusian writer and public figure (16 November 1925 – 29 January 2008). On 11^th  November 2025, at a meeting of the readers’ club (moderator and host — Y. Chametka, head of the Literature and Poetry Section of BINIM Canada), a discussion of K. Akula’s activities was held, in particular his book “Tomorrow is Yesterday”. Those present who had known the writer especially well (Ms. I. Survilla, Mr. P. Murzionak) shared that he had been a determined and distinctive person, notable both for his organizational talents (a founder of Belarusian associations in Britain and in Canada) and for his creative abilities (author of the trilogy “Haravatka” and the mentioned book written for an English-speaking readership). Mr. P. Murzionak read a poem dedicated to the writer and fellow countryman. At the gathering, which was attended by about 25 people, participants shared their impressions of the book they had read and reflected on the fate of those who were forced, against their will, to leave their homeland and live in foreign lands.

The journal “Culture. Nation” presents several materials relating to Mr. K. Akula: his son, G. Akula, shares his feelings about his father, the editor of the journal, P. Murzionak, contributes two photographs from his archive and a poem dedicated to the writer, Ms. V. Ipatava gave an interview to Mr. A. Karalkievich for “Culture. Nation”, and the editorial team has decided to include a very interesting and detailed article by S. Makarevich about K. Akula (previously published in the newspaper Nasha Niva on November 17, 2014).

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