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ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin

Winter Storytelling

ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin, Fringe’s Winter Storytelling Series curated by MJ Belcourt, returns in March 2025 in a celebration of Indigenous storytelling where the word âcimowin carries the essence of story in the Cree language. In the quiet of the season, storytelling warms our spirits, connecting us to our ancestors, culture, and community. As winter blankets the land, our gathering holds special significance. We are joined by Elders who impart traditional wisdom; we hear stories and experience works in process created by Artists local to Treaty 6 and the Métis homeland; we connect in community, in circle.

We are honored to welcome two incredible storytellers this year: Ekti Margaret Cardinal and Teneil Whiskeyjack.

Ekti Margaret Cardinal will share her story, "Tea with Kohkom, from the Time of Horses." Through this theme, she will reflect on her life, honoring the wisdom of her people.

Teneil Whiskeyjack presents "Body, Berries, and Bears – Oh My!" A story in progress, her piece explores what it means to be Nehiyaw while reclaiming intimacy with one's body, voice, and power.