World Storytelling Day
March 21 – March 22
EVENT POSTPONED
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT: Saturday, March 21, 7 – 9 pm
and
“TELL ME MORE” WORKSHOP: Sunday, March 22, 10 am to 3 pm
Each of us is a living library of stories we do not even know we hold.
It’s Val Marie’s 100th Anniversary so help us celebrate!
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT: Saturday, March 21, 7 – 9 pm
Join host Madonna Hamel, Val Marie’s finest storytellers (ages 12 – 82!) plus our guests, master storytellers Joseph Naytowhow & Kevin Wesaquate. From the worst storm to the best crop, we’ll celebrate the art of the good visit & pay tribute to neighbours known for their yarns. Whether you’re a long-time local, a blow-in or just passing through, come to listen, or tell your version of the story! Join in the pie-tasting contest and take a pop quiz!
$20 in person • $15 Virtual
Seniors Centre, 112 Railway Avenue E, Val Marie, SK
“TELL ME MORE” WORKSHOP: Sunday, March 22, 10 am to 3 pm
Whether you’re writing a family story for your grandkids or recording personal memories, award winning journalist Madonna Hamel will guide you through. No previous experience is necessary. Results 100% guaranteed.
$95 in person | Light lunch provided • $85 Virtual
Sky Story Studio | 305-1st Avenue Avenue E, Val Marie, SK
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
March 20th, 12 midnight
For more info or to register contact Diana at 1.306.550.5377
Limited Accommodation – book now:
One night package for the weekend includes event and workshop registration, accommodation with breakfast, a supper gift certificate for Val Marie Hotel restaurant, surcharge waived – $285 single, $320 double occupancy. Call Diana 1.306.550.5377
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Featured Storytellers
Madonna Hamel is a writer-performer based in Val Marie, SK. She has traveled North America with her one-woman shows. She won columnist of the year for her weekly column Pop89, New York’s Best Radio award for her CBC Radio documentary on Lhasa de Sela and first place in Prairie Fire’s CNF contest. She is also a regular contributor to the likes of The Globe & Mail, Saskbooks, and Freelance magazine. She holds an annual summer workshop for young writers and has been facilitating workshops for years.
Kevin ‘POETIK’ Wesaquate is the founder of the Indigenous Poetry Society. A multi-disciplinary Indigenous arts leader, he works remotely from his home studio as a ‘Virtual Artist Teacher’ for Northern communities for the Taking IT Global, Connected North Program. Kevin has represented Saskatoon at the Canadian Individual Slam in Vancouver and has participated in the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW). From Piapot First Nation, Kevin learned the value of a community – sahkihitok (love one another)
Joseph Naytowhow is an award winning Plains/Woodland Cree (nehiyaw) singer/songwriter, master storyteller and voice, stage and film actor from pakitahwâkan-sâkahikan Sturgeon Lake First Nation. He is renowned for his unique style of Cree/English storytelling, combined with original contemporary music and traditional drum and rattle songs. He currently serves as Cultural Advisor for the University of Saskatchewan College of Law.
