STORYTELLING

All First Nations Storytellers experiences include a storytelling component – but our storytelling sessions are low-impact, accessible gatherings where the stories come first.

These sessions aim to foster understanding and reconciliation, blending personal experiences with cultural teachings. Together we share history, wisdom, and the importance of connection – offering a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture and its impact today.

Story telling to a group of people by the coast

STORYTELLING 

We offer storytelling to businesses and organizations with the goal of demystifying reconciliation. Dave brings a unique perspective to Indigenous history and identity, having grown up outside the First Nations community. His ‘two-eyed seeing’ approach gives him insight to both sides of the relationship between Canada and his people, fostering a deeper understanding to help rebuild relationships while reclaiming his own culture.  

Storytelling by a bonfire while roasting Bannock

THE GATHERING – EVENING BONFIRE

Fallsview Park, 60-90 minutes 

The stories of the Indigenous origins of Canada’s oldest incorporated city are not widely known. Prior to the arrival of Europeans to this area, families and friends gathered around fires and told stories handed down through the ages. Learn the importance of stories and how their timeless wisdom still applies today.

Indigenous guide sharing story to a group of people in Uptown Saint John

MENAHQESK: A MEETING PLACE

PLACE FORT LA TOUR, 1 HOUR 

When Samuel-de-Champlain first arrived in the Saint John harbor he was met by the Indigenous inhabitants of the village of Ouigoudy that called the Wolastoq their home.   

Their expertise and knowledge of the land proved invaluable to the new visitors and would ultimately allow the creation of Canada’s first incorporated city.  Explore the relationship Fort la Tour had with the Wolastiqiyik people and how this location is the origins of Saint John, and Canada itself.

A group of people standing in a park with tall buildings in the background. Dave faces the others, storytelling, while the others are turned away, listening.
Seamless geometric diamond pattern in orange and black

“ Wonderful to be present at your event in Hampton. Thank you for sharing your time and stories. ”

-C

Bannock roasting over an open campfire.
Two people in a forest examining a tree, wearing casual outdoor clothing, with leafy trees and sunlight filtering through the canopy.
Three people standing on a wooden platform overlooking a scenic view, wearing casual outdoor clothing and hats.
Seamless geometric pattern with orange diamond shapes on a black background.