Mission Statement
The purpose of STORYTELLERS OF CANADA/CONTEURS DU CANADA is to function as national representative for those involved in maintaining and practicing the oral tradition of storytelling across the country. STORYTELLERS OF CANADA/CONTEURS DU CANADA is dedicated to furthering the art of storytelling and bringing the diverse peoples of Canada together through story. STORYTELLERS OF CANADA/CONTEURS DU CANADA seeks to promote, support and contribute to the growth of storytellers' work, and to ensure the continuing development of the art of storytelling as an integral aspect of Canadian culture.
The organization shall be carried on without purpose of gain for its members, and any profits or other accretions to the organization shall be used solely to promote its objectives.Objectives of SC-CC:
- To promote and further develop storytelling as an art form by providing services to members and to the general public.
- To facilitate communication among storytellers nationwide and to develop links with storytelling groups and organizations internationally.
- To encourage the participation of all the peoples of Canada by promoting storytelling as a common root of our differing cultures .
How Does SC-CC Serve Storytellers?
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- Advocates for the art form of storytelling;
- Advocates for storytelling groups and individual tellers;
- Provides opportunities for education, training, and professional development;
- Promotes communication between storytelling groups and storytellers;
- Maintains a website;
- Provides a directory of members;
- Provides conferences and meeting opportunities;
- Provides a newsletter;
- Develops and maintains a principal contact with other national gatherings and professional associations.