St. John’s 2025 Canada Games Storytelling Schedule

St. John’s Storytelling & St. John’s 2025 Canada Games – August Performance Schedule

As part of the ARTA VISTA festival during the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games, St. John’s Storytelling are proud to present a special lunchtime storytelling series at the St. John’s Convention Centre. This unique event celebrates the rich tradition of oral storytelling, bringing together local voices to share tales that entertain, inspire, and connect us.

From folklore and family yarns to original narratives and personal reflections, and maybe even a song or two, each performance offers a brief but memorable journey into the art of storytelling. These 15-minute sessions are perfect for athletes, visitors, volunteers, and locals alike—offering a cultural pause in the heart of the 2025 Canada Games.

Performance Details:
🕐 Time: 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Convention Centre Lobby Stage (just inside the main entrance, to the left)
🎙️ Admission: Free and open to everyone

Storyteller Lineup:

Tuesday, August 12 – Harry Ingram
Thursday, August 14 – Amelia Reimer
Tuesday, August 19 – Cassandra Ingram

Whether you’re new to storytelling or a longtime fan, these sessions are a wonderful way to experience Newfoundland and Labrador’s creative spirit and cultural heritage. Come for the stories—stay for the magic.

Find out more about our wonderful performers below:

Karen Carroll

Karen Carroll is a storyteller, writer, playwright and recitationist living in Logy Bay. She writes stories of Newfoundland based on stories of her family, her personal experiences and those shared by friends. Karen released her first E-album, Molasses & Homemade Bread, in 2021. Karen was born and raised on the North Shore of Conception Bay in Carbonear, NL.

A frequent performer with St. John’s Storytelling at Storytelling Circles, Festivals, and other events, Karen is a familiar face to many in the storytelling community locally. Karen has been a member of the St. John’s Storytelling Board since 2017. She is the current President of SJS.

Amelia Reimer

Amelia Reimer has been involved in the St. John’s storytelling community for over 10 years. She originally hails from the Pacific Northwest, and has been lovingly referred to as a “baygirl from a different coast”. Amelia has spent her adult life as a voice for Indigenous rights throughout both Canada and the US. She is of mixed settler and Métis ancestry, has two adult Makah children, and carries many teachings from her time spent with a wide variety of Indigenous groups.

Harry Ingram

Harry Ingram was born and raised in Arnold’s Cove Placentia Bay, or as Ray Guy would call it, “That far greater bay”. Recitations have always been a core element of Harry’s upbringing, which he now performs in various venues. He’s known to appear alongside Dave Paddon, Dave Penney, and Hubert Furey as part of the popular “Stage to Stage” group. He’s also a part of the comedy/recitation duo “The Liar’s Bench Show” with his cohort Ken Parsons. Harry writes his own original material, however, he also enjoys keeping alive the works of greats such as Leo O’Brien, John Joe English and others.

Cassandra Ingram

Cassandra is a young performer with a lovely and unique voice. She’s an active member of the Young Folk at the Hall program and has performed on the Neil Murray stage as well. She’s also a part of the Brunettes. A group of 4 young ladies with amazing harmonies. Keep your eye out for this young talent. The best is yet to come.