Digital Storytelling Project

Since its inception in 2007, the Silver Harbour Digital Storytellers Group created a rich collection of short digital videos based on personal memories. These works share stories of travel and place, significant life moments, and remembrances of loved ones who have passed away. The strong bonds formed within the group sustained their collaboration, which continued until 2014.
The Silver Harbour Digital Storytellers Group wish to thank Gordon Loverin for his generous support and guidance. They also invite you to view some of their work on YouTube: Silver Harbour Stories

If you are interested in participating in seniors activities at Silver Harbor Seniors Centre, please call 604-980-2474.

Silver Harbour Centre
144 E 22nd Street
North Vancouver, BC V7L 4L5

Timeline
2006 - 2014

Artists Lisa G Nielsen Corin Browne Patti Fraser Caleb Johnston Ariel Kirk- Gushowaty Francis Heng Lisa Pham Gabriel Forsythe

"Through this group of stories the viewer will be transported into the personal worlds of the storyteller. Honest, brave, important stories that come from the heart. These are thoughtful stories that, in the end, make the whole process look easy.”

Liza G Nielsen, Lead Artist

"I have been a participant since 2006 and learning about digital camera work and computers has been very helpful for me. I believe it’s improved my mental health significantly because I’m always learning something new in the workshop. When we talk about health, both physical and mental activity are necessary and this workshop certainly helps with that."

Shirley Lytle, Participant

”I already feel that seniors are becoming more comfortable using technology. I can see the seniors making connections with each other through this art initiative. Throughout the project as I get into it, I know that I will also make a stronger connection with the seniors and that’s something very special to achieve as an artist.”

Lisa Pham, Intern

“The Arts and Health Project has helped the seniors in significant ways. One of the participants who was living in a care facility move into assisted living because she was getting healthier as a result of this art workshop. We have also had amazing family revolutions and experiences as a result of the bond the group had formed with each other. For example, we had one of the participants reconnect with a family member and she was able to do so as a result of the support given to her by the artists and other seniors. The senior participants at Silver Harbour digital storytelling workshops are passionate advocates for this project."

Annwen Loverin, Executive Director of Silver Harbour Seniors Center
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Media

My Story by W.A. Finlayson and Corin Browne (2010)

2012/2013

This year, lead artist and videographer Lisa g Nielsen with associate artists Ariel Kirk- Gushowaty and Francis Heng played with the theme of “architecture of memory” and whatever that should mean to The Silver Harbour Digital Storytellers.

2011/12

The Digital Storytelling Project was led by artist Corin Browne and artist intern Lisa Pham.

2010/11

Gabe Forsythe, the lead artist, and Alana Stewart, the intern for the Digital Storytelling Project in 2010 worked with the senior participants to create video poems and stop motion narratives. Stop motion is a film technique that involves animating, inanimate objects. This is achieved by capturing the action of the inanimate object using one frame at a time. The result was two wonderful pieces that involved a difficult film technique.

2009/10

The Digital Storytelling Project was led by artists Patti Fraser and Corin Browne. This year, the two lead artists worked with the seniors to create videos exploring the themes of healthy aging, creativity and community.

2008/2009

The Digital Storytelling Project was facilitated by artists Patti Fraser and Caleb Johnston.

2007/2008

The Digital Storytelling Project was facilitated by artists Patti Fraser and Corin Browne.

2006/2007

Prior to 2006, a number of seniors wanted to record their stories as well as local history in video. As a result of this interest the Lynn Valley Seniors Association, the North Shore Neighbourhood House, Capilano Services Society and Silver Harbour Seniors’ Centre developed a partnership that helped recruit seniors for the new Art and Health Project in 2006. The first year of the project the seniors concentrated on basic digital media skills, writing and editing. The seniors then showcased their work at the “Day at the Oscars”, a community celebration and showcase event in North Vancouver, when the participants presented their work and explained to their families, friends and the public what it meant to them to be a part of this project.

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