About STORYTELLERS OF CANADA

Storytellers of Canada is a National Arts Service Organization that receives funding from the Canada Council for the Arts. The purpose of STORYTELLERS OF CANADA/CONTEURS DU CANADA (SC-CC) is to function as the national representative for those involved in maintaining and practicing the oral tradition of storytelling across the country. 

We support professional storytellers through a range of services and projects that seek to share and grow the art of storytelling in Canada, while connecting with audiences at home and abroad. 

Our Mandate

Storytellers of Canada is devoted to connecting people, reflecting culture, and inspiring discovery through the art of Storytelling.

We Value: 

• The roots of storytelling as an oral tradition to pass on one to another;
• Oral storytelling as a performing art, and storytellers who have professional aspirations;
• Oral storytelling reflecting diversity and intangible cultural heritage; 
• Listeners of all ages hearing stories told in a variety of settings, languages and for different purposes;
• Storytellers and supporters working together for artistic excellence, creation and innovation.