Marie Robertson with The Thunder God Get Married

Marie Robertson will take us on an adventure that includes Norse Gods, a hammer, and a bride.

Vishesh Abeyratne with Mahakapi Jataka

Vishesh Abeyratne shares a retelling of the Mahakapi-Jataka or the story of the Monkey King. It is one of many hundreds of tales of the Buddha's past lives, this story shows us the virtues of selflessness and the duties of a leader.

Janet LeRoy with The Land Speaks

Janet LeRoy will challenge your ethical sense with a tale of farmlands and wisdom. Janet discovered this folktale in Faye Mogensen’s delightful book, Ancient Stories for Modern Times – 50 Short Wisdom Tales for All Ages. It is originally titled To Whom Does the Land Belong?

Jeremiah Bartram with Lost in the Park

Jeremiah Bartram tells a personal story about losing his beloved dog, Max, in the Arboretum.

Erica O’Reilly with The Old Woman in the Snow

Erica O'Reilly will touch your imagination with a magical story set in a winter woodland.

Paul Thomas with The Murder of Lord Eaglebury

Paul Thomas will take us on a journey of who done it? Were you able to solve the mystery of who murdered Lord Eaglebury?

Uchechi Ogbonna with Akụkọ ifo - Ọkụkọ

Have you ever wondered why chicken is a preferred food in most parts of the world? Uchechi Ogbonna will share a story told to her by her father that explains why chicken is so popular.

Briane Nasimok with Mr. Thrill of a Lifetime

Briane will take us on his journey as one of the contestants in the Mr. Thrill of a Lifetime Male Beauty contest. Find out if Briane takes home the big prize?

Kathie Kompass with A Closet Romance

Kathie tells us the love story of some unusual characters.

Dawn Xavier-Franklin with Dating for Nerds

Dawn shares a personal story about online dating and trying to find someone special when your passions are Star Trek and computer programming!

Vishesh Abeyratne with A Garland of Fingers

Vishesh offers a unique take on the Buddhist legend of Angulimala and raises many questions on the world we live in.

Claude Garneau with The Old Wolf

Claude shares a story that reminds us that with age comes great wisdom.

Theresa Stork with Roots and Identity

Theresa Stork shares a tale about the glass walls that can exist between us and how to break them down.

Gail Anglin with Debbie Don’t

Gail Anglin shares a story about a young man whose life is not entirely as he dreams it.

Caitlin Oleson with Christmas in Gimli

Caitlin Oleson shares a festive tale about the Yule Lads and the mischief they get into one Christmas.

Jennifer Cayley with The Water Carrier

Jennifer Cayley shares a folktale about the delight and beauty that can come from flaws and imperfections.

Mikki Bradshaw with Raining on Sundays

Mikki takes us back to 1998 and shares a personal tale about moving to Ottawa and taking that leap into adulthood.

Nicholas Surges with The Muddy Zebra

Nicolas shares a cautionary tale about a Zebra that wants to join the circus.

Racquel Sutherland with Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom

Anansi, a trickster, wants wisdom but will he do what he is told to get it? A perfect story for children and adults.

Kim Kilpatrick with The Dangers of Getting Coffee

In The Dangers of Getting Coffee, Kim Kilpatrick recounts her not-so-easy journey to pick up a cup of coffee during the covid-19 pandemic.

Robert Cloney with The Flat Tire

Robert shares a story about two friends whose luck may have just run out.

Marie Robertson with Orion and the Scorpion

Marie’s story starts in Ancient Greece and ends in the stars.

Mary Wiggin with The Walking Coffin

Mary’s telling of The Walking Coffin will make you believe that the coffin is thumping after you…and all you will want to do is run!

Tom Lips with Re-Wilding the Farm

A shortened version of a story from his Signature Series show Bystanders: An Enviro-Cabaret, Tom’s telling of Re-Wilding the Farm makes us wonder…what if we do nothing?