Afternoon Screening

A Better Man  - Storyteller: Dan Pubben | Facilitator: Mike Lang 07:33

Human After All - Storyteller: Marie Holowachuck | Facilitator: Angie Turner 26:32
My Healing Lens - Storyteller: Anita O'Keefe | Facilitator: Natasha Bilau 45:00

…to do it well… - Storyteller: David Finch | Facilitator: Melody Williamson 58:05

When Words Fade - Storyteller: Linda Wiebe | Facilitator: Jen Siran 1:16:50

The Long Way Home - Storyteller: Colin Peters | Facilitator: Mike Lang 1:35:08

Evening Screening

Penn the Brave - Storyteller: Catherine Gulinao | Facilitator: Shirley Sullivan 08:40
Creating a Home - Storyteller: Shantiga Merriman | Facilitator: Mike Lang 28:42
Shift - Storyteller: Krystle Schofield | Facilitator: Krystle Schofield 44:00
Gillian's Story - Storyteller: Gillian Hatto | Facilitator: Melody Williamson 1:07:00
Racing Time - Storyteller: Nikol Faltysova | Facilitator: Kristy Wolfe 2:15:25
The Invisible Child - Storyteller: Greg Kemp | Facilitator: Heather Alicia Knox 1:53:33

AFTERNOON SCREENING

Story #1: A Better Man - Storyteller: Dan Pubben | Facilitator: Mike Lang
Dan shares about his experience living with ALS and reflects on fatherhood in the midst of a terminal illness.

Story #2: Human After All - Storyteller: Marie Holowachuck | Facilitator: Angie Turner
Marie recounts a mistake made during her veterinarian residency, and the lasting impact it has had on her practice.

Story #3: My Healing Lens - Storyteller: Anita O'Keefe | Facilitator: Natasha Bilau
Anita explores the role of photography in healing from infant losses, examining how images can provide comfort and preserve precious memories.

Story #4: …to do it well… - Storyteller: David Finch | Facilitator: Melody Williamson
Jeannie Finch died of GBM brain cancer. She always said that there are many ways to do life well and as her caregiver, David had to learn to do it well too.

Story #5: When Words Fade - Storyteller: Linda Wiebe | Facilitator: Jen Siran
When Words Fade follows the journey of Linda and Herb as they navigate a diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia and Early-Onset Alzheimer's.

Story #6: The Long Way Home - Storyteller: Colin Peters | Facilitator: Mike Lang
Colin shares his experience living with PTSD from his time in the military and explores critical role of family support throughout his journey.

EVENING SCREENING

Story #1: Penn the Brave - Storyteller: Catherine Gulinao | Facilitator: Shirley Sullivan
Catherine shares a fairytale story of the kindest and bravest little girl in all the lands, and the lasting impact she has had in the world pediatric cancer research.

Story #2: Creating a Home - Storyteller: Shantiga Merriman | Facilitator: Mike Lang
Shantiga shares her challenging journey of becoming a healthcare aide and reflects on the challenges and rewards of entering the caregiving profession.

Story #3: Adrift - Storyteller: Jack | Facilitator: Krystle Schofield
Jack shares their story of cancer diagnosis and treatment as a young trans person.

Story #4: Gillian's Story - Storyteller: Gillian Hatto | Facilitator: Melody Williamson
Gillian's infant loss story demonstrates how hope and comfort can be strengthened through a community built on compassion and shared understanding.

Story #5: Racing Time - Storyteller: Nikol Faltysova | Facilitator: Kristy Wolfe
Nikol shares about the challenges with accessing important medications as she advocates for her young son who is living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Story #6: The Invisible Child - Storyteller: Greg Kemp | Facilitator: Heather Alicia Knox
The last of five children in a dysfunctional family, Greg shares a unique perspective of growing up in middle America in the 1950s.

2026 Stories

Listen to the 2025 Event Recap

Mike Lang and Kristy Wolfe talk about their favourite moments of the 2025 Story Slam on the Co-Created Podcast!

“I love digital storytelling so much! My heart is so full today! Thanks so much everyone for connecting us together!”

— Tash, Story Slam 2025 Attendee

“I was blown away by all the digital stories presented today. I am immensely impressed with the stories, the storytellers, and the facilitators.”

— Cheryl, Story Slam 2025 Attendee & Sponsor

Watch Recordings of the 2025 Story Slam

Watch the 2025 Story Slam Highlight Video!

Screening #1

  • 0:08:42
    Facilitator: Carol Mulenga & Mike Lang
    Storyteller: Monte Strong
    Charity: United Voices of HIV Alberta

  • 0:23:42
    Facilitator: Heather Knox
    Storyteller: Antoniette Gravel-Ouellette
    Charity: www.momsstoptheharm.com

  • 0:46:24
    Facilitator: Jennifer Siran
    Storyteller: C.N.
    Charity: www.safefamiliescanada.com

  • 1:00:53
    Facilitator: Robens Mutatina
    Storyteller: Niwanya Ritah
    Charity: www.healthychilduganda.org

  • 1:21:46
    Discussant: Dr. Carmen Logie

Screening #2

Screening #3

  • 0:03:12
    Facilitator: Krystle Schofield
    Storyteller: Ashley Durance
    Charity: www.bccomplexkids.ca

  • 0:25:07
    Facilitator: Maureen Leier
    Storyteller: Sig Novak
    Charity: www.maidfamilysupport.ca

  • 0:54:09
    Facilitator: Melody Williamson
    Storyteller: Jackie Sillner
    Charity: www.sidscalgary.ca

  • 1:14:02
    Facilitator: Mike Lang
    Storyteller: Teri Price
    Non-Profit: www.gregswings.ca

  • 1:38:31
    Discussant: Dr. Rebecca Haines-Saah

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