STORYTELLING – Bibliography & Websites
Bibliography & Websites
Belshaw, J.D. (2015). 10.10 Leisure and Recreation. opentextbc.ca, [online] 10.10. Available at: https://opentextbc.ca/preconfederation/chapter/10-10-leisure-and-recreation/.
Canada, E.R.A. (1992). Reading…
STORYTELLING – Today
Today
The evolution of media consumption in Canadian society reflects a remarkable story of adaptation and resilience across multiple platforms. Reading holds a commanding position among leisure activities, ranking as the third most time-consuming…
STORYTELLING – Television & Radio
Early 1900's
The dawn of Canadian broadcasting emerged in 1918 when the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of Canada initiated its pioneering venture into wireless transmission from Montreal. After securing a broadcasting license for…
STORYTELLING – Dewdney Memorial Hall
Dewdney Memorial Hall
Photograph Courtesy of Mission Community Archives
Dewdney Memorial Hall is located in an area called Dewdney, a settlement founded in 1887 in an area…
STORYTELLING – The Victory Theatre
The Victory Theatre
Photograph Courtesy of Mission Community Archives
The Victory Theatre was established by Fred Bannister as his second theatre venture in 1927. Constructed…
STORYTELLING – Theatre
The Beginning
The origins of European theatre in Canada can be traced to 1583, with amateur performances marking its earliest beginnings. While theatrical traditions gradually took root in both English and French colonies through local…
STORYTELLING – Literature
The Beginning
The evolution of Canadian literature begins with explorers, travelers, and British officers who documented their impressions of British North America in unadorned narratives of travel and exploration. The 1860s marked a turning…
STORYTELLING- Indigenous Peoples
Theatre - Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous ceremonial practices and rituals displayed a highly refined understanding of mimetic artistry and held a vital position in the social and religious activities of their communities. Ceremonial masks,…
STORYTELLING
Time Well Spent
How Our Leisure Activities Made Us Who We Are
The history of Canadian storytelling is one of remarkable endurance and adaptation. From the unadorned narratives of early explorers to today's…
TIME TO PLAY – Library Pop-Up
Time to Play
A Journey Through Childhood
Early 1800'sAcross Canada...rural children's lives centre mostly around farm and shop work. Their material world is sparse, limited to handmade toys. Children's…