READ THE LATEST ON FIRST NATIONS STORYTELLERS

Duke Creative Collective 2025-03-05 Duke Creative Collective 2025-03-05

A Story Rooted in Personal Experience

Dave Smith never saw himself as a storyteller. When he was first approached with the idea of First Nations Storytellers, his instinct was to say no. He wasn’t a public speaker, never worked in tourism, and had no experience as a business owner. He had failed history in school. What’s more, he hadn’t grown up in the Indigenous community.

Feather Story

Kwe! I had promised to post the story behind the feather design we use here at First Nations Storytellers. When I decided on walking down this road I wanted to make sure our logo was something meaningful. It was always going to be a feather but I was not happy with just that.

Articles Featuring First Nations Storytellers:

Meet Me in Menahwesk,

By Oscar Baker III, Sept. 2024

"The story echoes how Smith sees reconciliation: breaking down what was to build something better."

Exploration and Enlightenment in Saint John, New Brunswick,

By Lisa Evans, Sept. 2nd, 2023

"I spent a delightful couple of hours enthralled by the storytelling of the founder of First Nations Storytellers. His story is fascinating."

The Sixties Scoop took away his culture. Now he's reclaiming it...

By Lane Harrison, Sept. 30, 2022

" Since the start of the year, Smith has been reconnecting with his culture through First Nations Storytellers, a company he and his business partner Gail Bremner launched this summer that provides tours about Indigenous history in Saint John and surrounding areas in New Brunswick."

Kayaking with First Nation Storytellers

By Lea St John, May 24, 2024

"Last year, I had an incredible experience with my dad on a kayaking trip with Go Fundy and First Nation Storytellers. I love finding unique local adventures and this one is at the top of my list of favourites."