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Under the canoe, stories come alive. These stories explore the rich tapestry of culture, tradition, and human connection. Stories Under the Canoe is a space where the timeless art of storytelling thrives, inviting you to journey through tales that inspire and unite.

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Leading the way one story at a time

Storytelling is the fuel to all creative marketing efforts. It’s the driving force behind our ability to connect with audiences on a meaningful level — sparking emotions and leaving lasting impressions. Whether we’re crafting a compelling ad, designing a social media campaign, or writing an email that captures attention, it’s the narrative we weave that …

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Reaching new heights with Kali MacDonald

Living in-between two worlds is not new for Kali MacDonald, but she sure knows how to explore different paths and seize opportunities to gain new perspectives. Her dual citizenship (she was born in Winnipeg but her mom is American) gave her the opportunity to spend her childhood between Manitoba and North Dakota, experiencing two countries …

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The A-team: All She Creates

Anja Pearson knew from a young age that she was meant to be an artist, a passing thought that became a concrete inevitability, her first a-ha moment, when she received an easel for one of her childhood birthdays.  “It just kind of stuck,” said Anja. While appreciative and curious about a variety of artistic mediums, …

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The A-Team: Following’s No really His Style

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Aarish Gilani, Vincent Design’s newest programmer. For as long as he can remember, Aarish has always been fascinated by technology and the complexity of its composition. Breaking something down to its core and learning from the simplicity of its basics to then create …

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A Countdown to The Longest Night

This December, we’ve been thinking about the coming Winter Solstice, also known as The Longest Night. Celebrated in cultures around the globe for thousands of years, Winter Solstice arrives in Winnipeg on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 9:59 a.m.   As the days get shorter and shorter until then, we’re bundling up.  What does it mean …