The Canada 150 Fund

The goal of the Canada 150 Fund is to create opportunities for Canadians to participate in local, regional, and national celebrations that contribute to building a sense of pride and attachment to Canada.

A limited number of high impact, large-scale projects that are national in scope will also be supported through the Canada 150 Fund as Signature Initiatives.

Eligibility details

Eligible funding recipients under the Canada 150 Fund include the following types:

• Canadian not-for-profit organizations, including corporations, trusts, cooperatives and unincorporated associations;
• Canadian business corporations, including partnerships, trusts and joint ventures where projects are non-commercial in nature;
• Canadian schools; and,
• Canadian municipal governments and their institutions.

Federal departments, agencies and institutions, Provincial and Territorial governments and their institutions, private individuals and political parties are noteligible under the Canada 150 Fund.

The Alice Kane Award is a $1,000 award presented by Storytelling Toronto in memory of Alice Kane (1908 – 2003). One of the co-founders of The Storytellers School of Toronto, Alice was a much beloved storyteller whose mastery of the art of storytelling made her an inspiration to many.

The Anne Smythe Travel Award
The $500 Anne Smythe Travel Grant was established to honour the memory of Anne Smythe, an active and well-loved member of the storytelling community.  As a teller and author, she believed strongly in the value of travel and adventure in the development of a storyteller’s art. 

SCAM - BEWARE

One of our members recently received an email invitation to participate in BEYOND THE  BORDER - Wales International Storytelling Festival 2016. After speaking with the festival's real organizer, the member confirmed that this invitation was a scam, and that several other tellers have received similar invitations.

The email asks that the teller gives a guest performance and to provide personal information, and offers a great deal of money and perks for the appearance. We assume that once the teller bites, he or she is asked for banking information.

If you receive an invitation to ANY festival, please confirm its authenticity with the festival organizer.   

- The SC-CC Team

THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.....Get your applications in for the Storytelling Toronto Alice Kane award ($1,000) and/or the Anne Smythe travel award ($500) by FEBRUARY 29TH .  Go to STT web page-awards for full details. 

Contact: Carol Farkas: cfarkass@gmail.comwith any questions. 

http://storytellingtoronto.org/home/awards/ 

Thinking of an adventure to have in 2016 then why not consider coming to the 'Weaving Stories Together' - Sydney International Storytelling Conference May 27-29, 2016. Spread the word to your storytelling networks and friends.

This biennial conference draws participants, presenters and performers from all Australian States and territories as well as international countries. The conference program has a balance of performances and educational workshops to promote cultural exchange and develop the art, skills and application of Storytelling in a wide context of settings.

It is with great sorrow that SC-CC announces the passing of a dear, talented storyteller, Max Tell, on December 13th. He brought joy and inspiration to people of all ages, and will be greatly missed. We extend our sincerest sympathies to his friends and family.

Canada Council has recently released more details about their new funding model. The new model effects National Arts Service Organizations like SC-CC, but also individual artists, festivals, performance groups, collectives, and other organizations.

You can learn more at an upcoming webinar hosted by Canada Council on January 8th at 1pm EST. The french webinar will be held on January 7th at 1pm EST. Visit this link to find out more and to subscribe to information on the webinar

http://newfundingmodel.canadacouncil.ca/

The deadline for event grants for World Storytelling Day has been extended to January 3rd! Get your proposals in soon!

Each year, communities across Canada participate in World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of storytelling. Working with a theme, events are held on or around the Equinox, with concerts for young and old. This year's theme is stories about "Strong Women"

Click here to learn more about applying: https://www.storytellers-conteurs.ca/en/recognition-and-awards/world-storytelling-day.html

SC-CC is thrilled to announce a special, limited-time holiday sale of our StorySave CDs! 

• Each CD sold at 30% off the original price, while quantities last
• All shipping costs within Canada, waived
• On line orders received after Dec 7 cannot be ensured delivery within Canada before Dec 24 2015
• Orders by personal cheque cannot be guaranteed timely shipping for the holidays, but we will try our best. (Make cheques out to Storytellers of Canada)

This year's theme is Let the Fur Fly! Teachings from the Animals

STORYTELLERS OF CANADA-CONTEURS DU CANADA

EMERGING STORYTELLER (18 – 35) AWARD

The Storytellers of Canada-Conteurs du Canada invites applications for its Emerging Storyteller (18 – 35) Award.  

Closing date for applications:  November 27, 2015   

SCAM - BEWARE

One of our members recently received an email invitation to participate in BEYOND THE  BORDER - Wales International Storytelling Festival 2016. After speaking with the festival's real organizer, the member confirmed that this invitation was a scam, and that several other tellers have received similar invitations.

The email asks that the teller gives a guest performance and to provide personal information, and offers a great deal of money and perks for the appearance. We assume that once the teller bites, he or she is asked for banking information.

If you receive an invitation to ANY festival, please confirm its authenticity with the festival organizer.   

- The SC-CC Team

Blind MacNair, a story of old Nova Scotia by Thomas Raddall, will be presented by Claire Miller, storyteller, with Clary Croft, singer, and Kate Dunlay, fiddler, on Saturday October 17, 7:30pm, at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 5500 Inglis Street, Halifax.  Tickets are $20 at the door, and a reception will follow the performance.  Seats can be reserved in advance by calling902-425-8928 or by email  clairemiller@ns.sympatico.ca

CALL FOR MENTOR TO THE EMERGING STORYTELLER AWARD

SCCC is seeking an individual to act as a mentor to a very vibrant and enthusiastic teller from Montreal. Her name is Mafane.