Indigenous Storytelling Walk - Fusion SJ x First Nations Storyteller

Long before Saint John became Canada’s oldest incorporated city, the Wolastoqey and Mi’kmaq peoples thrived here with cultures rooted in harmony with the land and waters. On this guided storytelling walk, you’ll meander along Harbour Passage and the Beautiful River – Wolastoq, following a historic portage route across archaeological sites that hold echoes of the past.

Through story, reflection, and knowledge passed down through generations, you’ll:

• Discover local Indigenous history from a unique perspective.
• Learn about traditional stewardship of the earth and what it can teach us today.
• Experience timeless lessons of resilience, ingenuity, and survival shared through oral tradition.

Though centuries have passed and modern conveniences shape our lives, the respect and protection of the land remains central to Indigenous communities across Canada. This walk is an invitation to reflect, connect, and see the land in a new way.

✨ Come ready to listen deeply, learn, and experience the enduring wisdom of our ancestors.

🎟️ Registration Required

Participation in this event costs $25 per participant. This is half of the full cost per person thanks to support from Envision Saint John to help make this event more financially accessible. If cost is a barrier to you, please reach out to [email protected].

Spaces are limited — reserve your spot on Eventbrite

📍 Meeting Point

We’ll gather at Harbour Passage Steps, at this location on Google Maps: 7WFM+G6 Saint John, New Brunswick. For visual cues, it is the end of Union Street and the end of the Boardwalk that goes along the Harbour, past the Hilton Saint John, near the red cranberry trail that we call Harbour Passage, you will see a sign with First Nations Storyteller’s logo on it at the top of the stairs. Look for your guide, Dave Smith, who will welcome you and lead the walk.

✅ What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing (the walk is outdoors)
• Water bottle
• An open heart and mind

ℹ️ Additional Information

• The walk is approximately 90 minutes at a relaxed pace.
• The event runs rain or shine (unless conditions are unsafe).
• Maximum group size applies to ensure an intimate storytelling experience.

Host or Publisher Fusion Saint John