Storytelling Festival

Name: Storytelling Festival
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Whitehorse

The Storytelling Festival is a cultural gathering in Whitehorse, Yukon, that celebrates the territory's oral and literary traditions. Held at Shipyards Park, the event brings together a diverse group of storytellers, musicians, folklorists, poets, and writers. Sponsored by the Yukon Commissioner, the festival provides a public platform for local talent to share northern experiences through various narrative forms.

Date: Jun 20, 2026
Location: Whitehorse

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Event summary

Highlights

Performances by the Northern Haiku Project quartet
Hosted by the Yukon Story Laureate
Readings by award-winning local poets and novelists
Celebration of Yukon's historical literary figures

The Storytelling Festival serves as a showcase for the Yukon’s rich heritage of performance and written arts. Hosted at Shipyards Park in Whitehorse, the event is led by the Yukon Story Laureate and supported by the Yukon Commissioner. The festival emphasizes the continuity of northern storytelling, linking contemporary creative works with the territory's long history of poetic expression dating back to the Klondike gold rush.

Participants in the festival include award-winning authors and specialized groups like the Northern Haiku Project, who present 'haibun'—a blend of prose and Japanese haiku verse tailored to northern themes. The program typically features a mix of spoken word, musical interludes, and readings that highlight the cultural identity of the region.

In addition to contemporary talent, the event often pays tribute to historical Yukon figures who documented the territory's development through verse and journalism. By featuring both established literary figures and emerging practitioners, the festival sustains the poetic history of the North and fosters community engagement with the arts.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Shipyards Park; yukon-news.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Whitehorse

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