StoryFusion Cabaret presents: Toronto, a love story in words and music

Thursday, February 11 at 7:30pm, EST

Learn more and register online here!

Storytelling Toronto has two upcoming awards that SC-CC Members are eligible for!

The deadline to submit for both awards is February 10 at 12pm

Alice Kane Award

The Alice Kane Award is an annual 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 for many. The award is offered annually to a person or persons who wish to advance the art of storytelling through research, innovative projects, or through their own personal development as a storyteller.

Click here for Alice Kane application form

Anne Smyth Travel Award

The 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. The award is designed to support the work of an active storyteller through the provision of funding to support travel expenses related to a storytelling project.

Click here for Anne Smyth Award application form

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.

StoryFusion Cabaret! Turtle Island Voices: An evening of Aboriginal story and world view.

Featuring Storyteller, Author and Musician Raven Murphy. With special guest, award-winning dancer and storyteller, Thée Winddancer.

In case you're curious what the Ottawa Storytellers are up to, check out their December 2015 newsletter at this link:

http://www.rasputins.ca/Dec2015.html

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

Join us for an open workshop of new and exciting stories!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Arts Court, 2nd Floor, Black Box Studio

Ottawa
8:00 PM
Tickets: $5

SEATING IS LIMITED. Tickets: 

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

THIS MONTH'S EVENT -- "SPORTS"

JULY 8TH, 2015

The Pan Am Games are in town and so this month, Raconteurs brings you tales of “SPORTS”! Were you the captain of your swim team? Did pee wee soccer teach you how to be a team player? Did running change your life — or ruin your body? Winning, losing, or just playing the game – we want your stories of sports, both team and solo!

Join us on June 17th!

This month we’re sharing stories of NEIGHBOURHOODS!

It’s spring, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and “Dare! Stories we thought we’d never tell” is hitting up it’s 4th instalment. Life is so good.

Join us as Dare team member Brian Finch hosts a lineup of performers born ready to woo and wow you with a whole new set of tales…

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.

World Storytelling Day 2015 – Wishes

From 2pm to 4pm

at the Sandy Hill Community Centre located at 250 Somerset Street EAST near the University of Ottawa.

March 20th event out of the Village of Storytellers project in Toronto and leading off activities for the Toronto Storytelling Festival.

“If Wishes were Horses…”, featuring Burlington Storyteller Bob Tadman and Carol Leigh Wehking, from Cambridge.