Nouvelles et Événements


S9: ‘Aînés en résidence’
‘Elders in Residence’

La First Peoples House of Learning (« Maison du savoir » des Premières Nations) a invité des Aînés de la région à venir rencontrer les participants au congrès. L’invitation en a également été faite, au nom de SC-CC, à des Aînés d’ailleurs en Ontario et au Canada. Ces rencontres prendront la forme de « cercles d’apprentissage » le vendredi et le samedi en après-midi autour d’un feu sacré, dans le tipi qui se trouve sur le site de l’université de Trent, à une courte distance de marche de la résidence College Gzowski. Ces moments privilégiés nous permettront d’écouter et de réfléchir ensemble à différentes approches relatives à la signification et à l’importance du conte pour les peuples autochtones. Nous aurons ainsi, tous, l’occasion d’un peu mieux nous connaître et nous comprendre, dans le respect de la culture et des pratiques de chacun.

S10 The Storyteller as Radio Show Host
  Conteur et animateur d’émission radio 

David Merleau, North Bay, Ontario Storyteller, SC-CC Radio and Podcast Program Manager


Open to all members interested in contributing their voice to SC-Radio-CC, David will give a virtual tour of the station and show how to host a show with only a decent mic and connected computer from the comfort of your home. Using material in the SC-Radio-CC rotation, you will learn show prep, what makes good on-air content, and how to grow an audience. 


Participants: No prior experience needed. Bringing a laptop is encouraged, but not necessary.  



David Merleau Bio:

David Merleau is the Radio Project Manager for Storytellers of Canada.He has worked with CBC, VOBB, CKCU, and CKDJ, and he is the program director of SC-radio-CC. David is a tall-tale teller and a collector of Northern Ontario folktales.

S11: Elders’ Teachings through Storytelling; Les enseignements des ainés à travers les contes 

Ena Greyeyes, Hatley, Québec  

UPDATE: This workshop is now full / l'atelier est plein


Ena will highlight her knowledge of traditional storytelling by sharing one of her own stories, The Wayward Goose- a captivating story of struggle and survival that addresses a modern day issue of intimidation. Participants will be encouraged to discuss the story and tips for telling to children to grasp and understand the basics of Indigenous storytelling. 


Participants: All welcome

Ena Greyeyes Bio :

Ena Greyeyes is a Plains Cree Elder from the Muskeg Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan. Ena grew up in an environment where Elder occupied a crucial role in her traditional upbringing. Her childhood was deeply imparted by the presence of her maternal grandfather, who, as an adept storyteller, taught the children of the importance and value of respect, honesty, obedience and generosity. Animals and well known mythical figures like Wesakeccahk often occupied important roles in the stories to capture the imagination and reinforce lessons of moral value. Some stories were born of the moment while others belonged to the culture and were passed on from generation to generation through oral history. www.enagreyeyes.com 



S12: Gifts from Global Storytelling Activities; Le conte, un outil pour changer le monde


Dawne McFarlane, Toronto, Ontario  


From a recent Global Gathering of Storytelling Activists working with The Earth Charter http://earthcharter.org/ , Dawne shares ideas and exercises gathered with a focus on environmental imperatives. Exercises will feature storytelling as an effective tool changing the way people see the world and each other, and develop constructive ways of living responsibly and responsively together. 


Participants: All welcome



Dawne McFarlane Bio:

Dawne McFarlane is a storyteller, Waldorf teacher, dancer and writer. She performs across Canada and internationally, is a regular performer at the Toronto International Storytelling Festival, a longtime member of the Storytelling Toronto community and current editor of “Pippin.” 

A faculty member with the Rudolf Steiner Centre Toronto, she is the Chair of the Storytelling Department and teaches “The Art and Craft of Storytelling” to Waldorf teachers. She is the Coordinator of the Professional Development for Waldorf Teachers Part-Time Program. Dawne taught “Modern Storytelling: creative writing and storytelling” at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. www.dawnemcfarlane.ca