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Storykeeper Award
Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada (SC-CC) created this award to show appreciation for some of our outstanding storytellers. These tellers have not only delighted us with good tales well told, but have, over the years, enlarged our audiences, mentored others, supported organizations at local, national and
possibly even international levels, all the while expanding the scope of the art.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a member of SC-CC and must reside in the designated region for a given year.
To nominate an SC-CC member for this award, please use the online application form in the members area.
Questions? Email Storykeeper Award Chair Ann Rothfels:
storykeeper@storytellers-conteurs.ca
2024 Storykeeper Award Recipient- Jennifer Ferris
How does a person who is reluctant to engage in small talk become one of our most enchanting and celebrated storytellers? For Jennifer Ferris, the answer lies in the memories she has of being with her grandmother, Maude Moore, who was born in 1882.
Maude delighted both Jennifer and her sister with a repertoire of family tales, fairy stories which might or might not have come from out-of-print books, and with night-time creations of her own invention. Jennifer has carried on that creative tradition by opening up the world of improv telling for storytellers in her local area and everywhere she travels giving workshops.
Jennifer creates a feeling of safety wherever she goes. Whether that is in the telling of her unique, often humorous tales, or in her inspired mentorship, or in those improv workshops, she holds the listener or participant in her hands and guides them gently to individual success and understanding.
There is a spirit of generosity in all aspects of Jennifer’s life. Whether that is in the creation of storytelling opportunities for others, and her inventiveness in finding new venues, or by simply offering her home as a place for a spontaneous gathering for storytelling. Jennifer lives and breathes story.
Jennifer’s understanding of the solid foundation that is required so that the art of storytelling can thrive in Canada has led her to volunteering for many executive positions both with the Victoria Guild of Storytellers and with SC-CC, where along with other responsibilities, she served a term as president.
It is truly an honour to be able to present this award to Jennifer, who has served the art of storytelling selflessly for so many years, driven by a passion and joy for the process.
Past Storykeeper Award recipients
Read about Lynn Torrie, the 2023 Storykeeper Award Recipient here.
Read about Marva Blockmore, the 2022 Storykeeper Award Recipient here.
Read about Norman Perrin, the 2021 Storykeeper Award Recipient here.
Read about Sylvi Belleau, the 2019 Storykeeper Award Recipient here.
Read about Kira Van Deusen, the 2018 Storykeeper Award Recipient here.
Read about Dan Yashinsky, the 2017 Storykeeper Award Recipient here.
Members who got this award
