September 21 and 22, 2013 in Nelson, British Columbia

We are thrilled to announce that the Kootenay Storytelling Festival will host Jowi Taylor and his incredible project of community, cultural, and Canadian identity, Six String Nation. Jowi Taylor is a multiple award winning writer, broadcaster, consultant and cultural entrepreneur. Read More »

Shoshana began learning about storytelling from First Nations elders in 1977. Later she realized with delight that her own tribe had significant contributions to offer. Her stories and songs, drawn from Jewish and world sources as well as her vivid imagination, have inspired diverse audiences since 1997. Three years of study with an Orthodox tutor and more than a decade practicing Mussar (Jewish ethics), deepened Shoshana’s access to Jewish wisdom. She continues to share stories, songs and Torah commentary whenever the opportunity arises. Read More »