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Toronto Storytelling Festival May 1-16, 2021
StoryFusion Cabaret presents: Toronto, a love story in words and music
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 Award Applications
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.
Call for Proposals: Ottawa StoryTellers
2020-2021 Signature Series
Ottawa StoryTellers is seeking proposals for storytelling shows for its 2020-2021 Signature Series - and we want to hear from you!
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FEBRUARY 29, 2020
The Canada 150 Fund
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.
Storytelling Toronto Awards
DEADLINE February 29th, 2016
The Alice Kane Award
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.
Ottawa StoryTellers exciting announcement!
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Call For Submissions to Le Raconteur Deadline February 1, 2016
Another email scam
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
The Alice Kane Award, and the Anne Smythe Travel Award
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/
Sydney International Storytelling Conference May 27-29, 2016, Call for Proposals
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.
Call for Proposals, "The Talking Stick", 1001 Nights of Storytelling
Call for proposals, "The Talking Stick" |
StoryFusion Cabaret! Turtle Island Voices, January 23rd 2016
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.
Ottawa Storytellers Newsletter: Telling Times December 2015
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
Robert Frappier
Max Tell
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.
Storykeeper Award Submissions Deadline March 15, 2016
Mosaic Storytelling Festival Dates Announced
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
World Storytelling Day Event Grants Deadline Extended
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
Your stories on SC-Radio-CC
Starting in January, we are scheduling a variety of new programs in hopes that we can help you to promote your storytelling recordings.
A Tribute to Peg Hasted, June 5, 1961 - October 17, 2015
One of Canada's Finest Storytellers to Perform at the MAC
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New Issue of Le Raconteur now available!
https://www.storytellers-conteurs.ca/en/member-home/Raconteur-18-3.html.
Those of you who paid for a hard copy will soon be receiving it in the mail.
She Speaks
(un)told special feature presentation
Wednesday, November 25th
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:
Holiday StorySave CD Sale!
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)
There is nothing better than the gift of story-- except perhaps having Storytellers of Canada send a StorySave CD to a friend on your behalf!
Minute of Silence with the Canada Council
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Stories Aloud with the Baden Storytellers, Waterloo
November 13, 2015. The Baden Storytellers host Stories Aloud at The Button Factory, 25 Regina Street in Waterloo on Second Fridays of the month, from September through June.
The Fourth Annual Canadian Storytelling Night! November 2015
This year's theme is Let the Fur Fly! Teachings from the Animals
Governor General's Literary Awards - Winners will be announced October 28th!
Log onto ggbooks.ca to find all 70 finalist books.
Stay tuned for the winners announcement on Wednesday, October 28 at
6:30 EDT.
Canada's national literary awards celebrate literature for all tastes and ages by honouring the best English-language and the best French-language books in each of 7 categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, children's literature (text), children's literature (illustration), and translation.
Raconteurs Toronto - Stories of the Internet
This month we're sharing stories of THE INTERNET! ICQ chats, message boards, online dating! We want to know all about your Google search results, secret World of Warcraft personas, YouTube fame!
We want your story! Raconteurs' stories should be true, have happened to you personally, and be 7-10 minutes in length. If you have a story to share, please send a brief 3-4 sentence pitch to submissions@raconteurs.ca!
Past stories can be viewed online at www.youtube.ca/
Pitch guidelines are available on our website!
Story coaching is available if desired!
The Tranzac features main-floor washrooms and is barrier-free.
Doors at 6:30/ show at 7:30
Tickets are $10
tickets available online at http://raconteurs-internet.
Raconteurs Storytelling has been producing monthly events featuring live storytelling for over four years. For more information visit www.raconteurs.ca
StorySave Nominations! Final Deadline October 31st 2015!
If you have any questions, please contact Marion Gruner at: storysave@storytellers-
StorySave looks forward to receiving your submission! Thank you.
Canadian Storytelling Night with Durham Folklore Storytellers - November 6th
This year, Durham Folklore Storytellers are hosting their first Canadian storytelling concert on Friday, November 6, at the St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, 78 Church St. S. in Ajax. There is an afternoon performance for school children from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm and a Canadian Storytelling Night Concert for adults and older children from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. What a great way to start the winter storytelling season!
EMERGING STORYTELLER AWARD 2016
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
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
Canada Council's Forum on the Literary Arts
The Next StorySave Teller
Call For Submissions to Le Raconteur
Raconteurs for July 2015
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!
StorySave Launches its 14th CD in Lévis, Quebec
STORYSAVE TO CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF 14TH CD
Lévis, Quebec (July 2, 2015) - StorySave, a program of Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada (SC-CC), is pleased to announce the launch of its 14th CD, Atsinikssini: LEGENDS OF MY KAINAI PEOPLE by Flora Zaharia.
The CD’s official launch is at the National Storytelling Conference in Lévis, Quebec: Where Languages Meet 2015. This is the 23rd Annual Conference of the SC-CC, held from July 1 to 5.The CD launch takes place in beautiful Lévis, at L’anglicane, 31 rue Wolfe, on July 2nd at 8 pm and is open to the public.
Raconteurs presents "NEIGHBOURHOODS" - June 17th!
Join us on June 17th!
This month we’re sharing stories of NEIGHBOURHOODS!
The International Strategic Fund
Call For Submissions to Le Raconteur
Dare! Stories we thought we’d never tell: April 15th, Brian Finch hosting
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
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.
Ottawa StoryTellers is celebrating World Storytelling Day on Sunday, March 22, 2015
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.
Storytelling Toronto Festival Launches with World Storytelling Day!
March 20th event out of the Village of Storytellers project in Toronto and leading off activities for the Toronto Storytelling Festival.
FRESH STORIES World Storytelling Day, March 20
“If Wishes were Horses…”, featuring Burlington Storyteller Bob Tadman and Carol Leigh Wehking, from Cambridge.