Share Your Story at the Selkirk Newcomer Storytelling Café

Are you a newcomer to Canada with a story to tell?

The StoryBridge Network invites you to join the Holiday Alley Selkirk Newcomer Storytelling Café—a free, creative program for newcomer adults to explore stories of migration, identity, and belonging. Through writing and performance workshops, you’ll develop your own story and share it at a public storytelling showcase this November during Holiday Alley in Selkirk.

No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity, courage, and willingness to connect in a supportive and welcoming space. Participants will receive one-on-one coaching with experienced mentors, build confidence, and gain valuable storytelling skills, all while celebrating the richness of newcomer voices.

Past participants in similar programs have shared that they:

• Felt a stronger sense of community connection and belonging

• Gained confidence and improved their communication skills

• Learned about the experiences of other newcomers and long-time residents

By taking part, you’ll discover how storytelling can build bridges, celebrate diversity, and help you feel more at home in your community.

Key program features include:

✅ Free workshops starting in Fall 2025

✅ One-on-one coaching in writing and performance

✅ A public storytelling event in November during Holiday Alley

✅ An honorarium for participants

✅ No cost to join, and no prior experience required

Important dates to remember:

• Sign up between June 15 and July 31, 2025

• Workshops begin Fall 2025 (dates to be announced)

• Storytelling showcase in November 2025 at Holiday Alley

Interested in sharing your story at the Selkirk Newcomer Storytelling Café? Sign up here >>

If you’d like to learn more, come to our free drop-in information evening on June 27, 2025, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at the Gaynor Family Library Theatre (806 Manitoba Avenue, Selkirk). You’ll meet the StoryBridge team, ask questions, and explore how you can be part of this inspiring experience.

🎥 See what it’s all about: Watch highlights from last year’s Storytelling Café here >>

Questions?

Email us at info@thestorybridge.ca or visit us at thestorybridge.ca

📸 View our photo gallery from past Storytelling Cafés here >>.

Ready to share your story? Click here to sign up >>