SPIRITUAL EVENTS
- STORYTELLERS' GATHERING

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Out of respect for the Muise family, and for the Mi'kmaw community in the loss of a respected Elder, the Storytellers' Gathering has been cancelled due to the recent loss of Frank Muise, Senior.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Muise family.

STORYTELLERS' GATHERING

Saturday, February 16, 2008, 1:00 p.m.

This year, we are contemplating changes to the Storyteller's Gathering. We may specifically ask certain people to share stories with us, or we may simply allow those who wish to share to take turns in whatever order they wish. As in old times, the ceremonies are never allowed to become stagnant - change is a sign of life!

A story can come from any source, so long as you find it inspiring or meaningful, and feel you want to share it with others. Feel free to relate a personal experience, a Mi'kmaw or other First Nation legend, or even an article from Reader's Digest - whatever you think carries a message or lesson worth repeating. If you don't trust your memory to relate the story correctly, feel free to bring it along on paper.

From a comfort point of view, FEEL FREE TO BRING A COMFY CHAIR OR CUSHIONS - we may be in the circle for awhile, and the Hall's plastic chairs can get uncomfortable.

Following the storytelling, we will (of course!) have a potluck feast, followed by a Talking Circle and a Give-Away ceremony.

          

As long as there are Earth and Water
there will be stories.
For this is where the Ancestors came from
a place where our stories began...
woven with time.

As long as there is Air
there will be stories.
For the Air gives breath to the Storyteller
who gives life to these stories...
to be told through time.

As long as there is Fire
there will be stories.
For the Fire will bring the people together;
it will dance these stories...
keeping them alive with the passing of time.

These are the four Sacred Elements -
gifts from the Creator.
They weave us into the tapestry of the Universe.

Muin'iskw

 
How it went - 2007:
As planned, we shared many good stories, both from personal experience and from the stories of others. It was a wonderful opportunity to share our beliefs and re-affirm the things we hold as important. It was also an opportunity for some to share their troubles in the circle, and for the rest of us to support and comfort as we could.

In an odd turn, the subject of suicide came up at the end of the evening. As it went around the Circle, we all affirmed that it is up to each of us to do our very best to help those who are in such a bad situation that they feel they must end it all. If a hand is extended to you for help, it is your duty and your privilege as a human being to reach back.

The Gathering also ran very VERY late! We hope everyone made it home safely.

We would like to acknowledge all of you who came for sharing and for making the Circle strong. We particularly thank Dawn and Jane and Dave, for all they helped us with afterwards.

How to get there:

We hold the Storytellers' Gathering at the Milford Community Hall, located at the junction of Highway 8 and Virginia Road. You can get onto Highway 8 from Highway 101 (exit 22 at Annapolis Royal) or Highway 103 (exit 19 at Liverpool).

Map of Southwest Nova Scotia, showing Highway 8 and South Milford

Map of Milford area, showing location of Milford Community Hall

 
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