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Story Cafe: The Black Experience - Journeys of a People

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Hosted by Maria Crooks, a Calgary storyteller, playwright, actor and singer with the participation of:

Dr. Bertrand Bickersteth, an educator, author and poet whose work has appeared in several Canadian literary publications. His book of poetry The Response of Weeds was recently published in Alberta.

Chantal Chagnon, a Cree Ojibwe Métis singer, drummer, artist, storyteller, actor, educator, workshop facilitator, social justice advocate and activist.

Norma Lewis, a Calgary performing artist for over twenty years who has done extensive work in storytelling through voice, mask work, and dance.

Doreen Vanderstoop, a storyteller, musician and author whose debut novel, Watershed, was published in May 2020.

Story Café Coordinator: June Johnston

Presented by Storytelling Alberta. Donations gratefully accepted at

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The Calgary Public Library -
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