news | Wednesday May 6, 2026

An Interview with Jónína Kirton

Shari Narine interviews Jónína Kirton, author of the new hybrid poetry and prose collection Save Your Prayers – Send Money for windspeaker.com. The pair discuss Kirton’s new book, why Kirton decided on hybridity for this latest collection, unpacking trauma, and more.

An excerpt from their discussion:

“Red River Métis-Icelandic author Jónína Kirton hopes her newest book, Save Your Prayers – Send Money, makes people think about how they respond to those who have chronic illnesses.

The title ‘is a bit cheeky. And you know, we Métis, we’re cheeky. It’s one of our favourite things,’ said Kirton. She said the title is meant to be poetic. The word money is intended to be a metaphor for support.

‘We need actual practical support.’

The “we” Kirton refers to are people who have chronic illnesses and their caregivers. She contends that better supports are needed for both.

‘Prayers are not enough,’ she writes.”

Read the complete interview here.