Halifax Story Slam

05/13/2026

🎙️🎙️🎙️ What. A. Night! Still basking in the afterglow.

Last week, during Mental Health Week, we filled Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library for another Halifax Story Slam. Five storytellers stepped up in front of a room full of strangers and shared true personal stories about mental health, grief, resilience, healing, identity, and connection, all told live and without notes. The audience listened closely, laughed when it was needed, and gave each storyteller the space their story deserved.

When I started Halifax Story Slam, the goal was simple: create a space where people could connect through storytelling. This night felt like a strong reminder of why these spaces matter.

Thank you to our storytellers for their honesty and courage, and to everyone who stepped up during the open mic portion to share their own experiences and perspectives. Thank you to Rose Moore for opening the evening with live music, and to the Halifax Central Library team for hosting us.

A special thank you to Michael Amo and .hounsell for coaching and supporting our storytellers throughout the process.

Thank you as well to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for supporting this event through their community grant program, Starr Cunningham for your encouraging remarks, and to the for being onsite throughout the evening and providing mental health resources for attendees. And Riley Smith for capturing all the amazing images 📸.

Halifax has more stories worth telling, and nights like this are a reminder that people are still looking for real spaces to listen, reflect, and connect.

If you missed it you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/HWSWcNRR7-o?si=ctgxd6lVCaewf605&t=68

See you at the next slam.

05/13/2026

🎙️🎙️🎙️ What. A. Night! Still basking in the afterglow.

Last week, during Mental Health Week, we filled Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library for another Halifax Story Slam. Five storytellers stepped up in front of a room full of strangers and shared true personal stories about mental health, grief, resilience, healing, identity, and connection, all told live and without notes. The audience listened closely, laughed when it was needed, and gave each storyteller the space their story deserved.

When I started Halifax Story Slam, the goal was simple: create a space where people could connect through storytelling. This night felt like a strong reminder of why these spaces matter.

Thank you to our storytellers for their honesty and courage, and to everyone who stepped up during the open mic portion to share their own experiences and perspectives. Thank you to Rose Moore ROSE MOORE MUSIC for opening the evening with live music, and to the Halifax Central Library team for hosting us.

A special thank you to Michael Amo and Kayla Hounsell for coaching and supporting our storytellers throughout the process.

Thank you as well to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for supporting this event through their community grant program, Starr Cunningham for your encouraging remarks, and to the Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia Division for being onsite throughout the evening and providing mental health resources for attendees. And Riley Smith Riley Smith Photographer for capturing all the amazing images 📸.

Halifax has more stories worth telling, and nights like this are a reminder that people are still looking for real spaces to listen, reflect, and connect.

If you missed it you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/HWSWcNRR7-o?si=ctgxd6lVCaewf605&t=68

See you at the next slam.

The Moth Vinyl Cafe

05/08/2026

Craig Moore Spider Video Inc.Kayla Hounsell

05/07/2026

05/05/2026

Tonight! Free! Paul O'Regan Hall. Doors open at 5:30 PM with Musical guest Rose Moore. Open mic 6 PM. Main event starts at 6:30 PM Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia Halifax Central Library ROSE MOORE MUSIC

05/04/2026

✨ Join Halifax Story Slam tomorrow night as they celebrate by bringing people together with the power of storytelling. Each story offers a glimpse into resilience, perspective, and the moments that shape us.

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕡 6:30–8:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
📍 Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library
🎟️ Free & open to all

👋 CMHA Nova Scotia will be there with a resource table—stop by to connect with us and learn more about programs and supports available in your community.

05/04/2026

Tomorrow, Tues May 5 as part of we as present "View" - Personal Stories on Mental Wellness at the Halifax Central Library with live true stories...as remembered. Doors open at 5:30 PM Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Halifax Central Library Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia Spider Video Inc.

01/16/2026

The next cohort invites are going out today! Pitch submissions have already closed. Looking forward to our first cohort meet-up!

01/14/2026

⏰ Final Deadline — Today! 🎤

📆 Today is the last day to submit your story for Halifax Story Slam’s next season: View — personal stories on mental wellness.

We’re looking for true, personal stories connected to mental wellness — stories with real stakes, moments that challenged you, changed you, or shifted how you see yourself or the world.

This isn’t about telling your whole life story. It’s about one moment, one turning point, or one experience that left you different than before.

✨ True (as remembered)
✨ Your own
✨ With real stakes

If that sounds like your story, we want to hear it.

👉 Submit by midnight tonight at https://halifaxstoryslam.com/contact/ or email to [email protected]

Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia Halifax Central Library Craig Moore