The StoryBridge Network is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized voices through storytelling and creative expression. Our office is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba - Treaty One Territory.

Our Land Acknowledgement

At The StoryBridge Network, we acknowledge that we operate on Treaty 1 territory—the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibway), Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We also recognize that our water source is Shoal Lake 40, situated in Treaty 3 territory, which First Nations peoples have stewarded for thousands of years.

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We are committed to understanding our role in the ongoing history of these lands and working toward reconciliation with Métis citizens, First Nations, and Inuit peoples.

We believe that connecting to the land, all of its peoples, and all of our stories is essential for building a just and sustainable future for everyone. This commitment is woven into our operational practices and programming, where we integrate calls for respect, engagement, understanding, and action so that everyone feels seen, heard, valued, and has a profound sense of community and belonging here in Manitoba.

Our Alignment with TRC Calls to Action

Our mission and programs resonate with several of the  Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) Calls to Action, particularly those emphasizing education, cultural revitalization, and community engagement:

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• Call to Action #10: Advocates for the development of culturally appropriate curricula, which we support through storytelling that, as best as possible, honors and includes Indigenous experiences and perspectives.

• Call to Action #66: Calls for multi-year funding for community-based youth organizations to deliver programs on reconciliation. Our youth-focused storytelling initiatives aim to foster understanding and healing.

• Call to Action #93: Encourages the inclusion of information about Indigenous history and rights in newcomer education. We incorporate these elements into our programs to educate and engage Canadian newcomers.

By aligning our work with these Calls to Action, we strive to contribute meaningfully to concrete and constructive action that improves the present and future relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.