Digital Storytelling Workshop

Aaniin, Everyone!

We are excited to share our next 3-day Digital Storytelling Workshop series designed to celebrate and amplify your voices through the power of digital media. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn storytelling techniques, explore digital tools, and connect with others in the community to share the stories that matter to you.

This could be an opportunity for loved ones to share their survivor story, during their journey with cancer for instance.
Maybe someone you know has overcome challenges in their life and looking to celebrate their successes.
Or maybe there is someone you know who would like to time capsule all those special moments with a loved one.
The opportunities are endless for the story they could tell.

Here are some samples of other stories to view: Community Story Strategies » Gallery

Please see attached flyer for the upcoming digital storytelling series, scheduled February 11^th, 12^th and 13^th, 2026.
Location: Orillia, ON
Time: 9am-3pm (a light morning snack and lunch will be provided)

Register for the series here: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50508715/Digital-Storytelling-Series-2026-Q4
Visit our website for other engagements/ upcoming workshops www.mamaway.ca/events

Contact Bawd with any additional questions via cell: (705) 826-0575 or email: belliott@banac.on.ca

Once registered, we will meet virtually over zoom on Weds, February 4^th from 10:00-11:30am to go over what Digital storytelling is, and how we can help prepare you for the series. This will be an opportunity for you to ask questions as well.

But here is a bit more information to help you prepare for the upcoming series in the meantime if you choose to join us.

Each day, will include PowerPoint presentations sharing more information about the storytelling process and you will have time to work on your story supported by BANAC- Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin staff.

We will also share other digital stories with you to help inspire your creative process 😊

Feel free to explore this link in the meantime to view other DST stories: All series – Stories for Caregivers

Reviewing these videos will give you a feel for what you will be creating at the workshop.
Digital storytelling is not the same thing as film/video production.

During the workshop, you will:

• share your story verbally with a group of other storytellers and receive/give input on the content
• write a final script no more than 350 words in length – day 1
• read and record this script as an audio file (solo via video camera audio) – day 2
• choose/generate still pictures and short video clips to use in illustrating the story to support your voiceover; Day 2 & 3
• And learn to use digital editing software that lets you combine these materials into a short (about two to four minutes long) digital story- throughout the 3 days

What to Expect:  📌 Hands-on training in digital storytelling
📌 Guidance from experienced mentors
📌 A space to share and preserve cultural narratives
📌 Supportive community engagement

Creating your own digital story will be personally exciting and is also a creative way to connect with others in the group.

Spots are limited, so be sure to register now; https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50508715/Digital-Storytelling-Series-2026-Q4

Email Bawd Elliott at belliott@banac.on.ca for more information. 

We look forward to seeing your story unfold!