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War Stories Society
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Everyone loves a good story, especially the ones that give you goosebumps! This Halloween, let's celebrate the storytellers who create lasting memories! 🎃📖

#HappyHalloween #ThePowerOfStory #StorytellingMatters #CanadianVeterans
A U.S. National Library of Medicine study shows #ExpressiveWriting can boost immune function.

Every time you write, you’re enhancing your wellbeing. So, write for your health! ☀️

#StorytellingHeals #VeteranWellbeing #WriteForYourHealth #CanadianVeterans #HealingThroughWriting
🎥 The Power of Stories: they create connections, heal, and remind us we’re not alone. When we listen, we don’t just hear someone’s past—we see their humanity.

#StorytellingMatters #StoriesThatHeal #VeteransVoices #MilitaryStories #ConnectionThroughStories
#RyanFlavelle, part of our first #VeteransWritingWorkshop, shares his memoir "The Patrol." It beautifully captures the raw reality of serving in Afghanistan—danger, humanity, and humour. Proud to call him a friend!

#CAF #Afghanistan #ThePatrol #CanadianAuthors #VeteranVoices
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the veterans who share their stories with us. Let’s remember those who can’t be home and honor the service that shapes our peace.

Happy Thanksgiving!

#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #VeteranVoices #StoriesOfService #EveryStoryCounts
Ernie Pyle, a dropout of journalism school, became a beloved war correspondent and won a Pulitzer for his WWII reporting. Every veteran's story matters—your starting point doesn't dictate your destination.

#VeteranVoices #StorytellingMatters #ErniePyle #WWII #PulitzerPrize
🇨🇦 To exhibit true honour and valour, be sure to set your dictionary to Canadian English. 🤣

#CanadianEnglish #HonourAndValour #Honour #Valour #CanadianPride #JokeoftheDay
Melanie & Kent are at the Canadian War Museum Conference 2025 in Ottawa!

Stop by to say "hi," and learn about how storytelling bridges military & civilian communities. We can't wait to meet you! 👋

#WarStoriesSociety #VeteransVoices #OralHistory #CanadianWarMuseum #OttawaEvents
We know taking the leap can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Take that first step and join us today: warstoriessociety.com/workshop

#VeteransVoices #StorytellingMatters #VeteransWritingWorkshop #YYC #YEG #CanadianVeterans #ShareYourStory #VeteransCommunity
🧡 Storytelling is at the heart of healing, understanding, & reconciliation. At WSS, we believe every voice matters. By listening with compassion, we can learn from the past & walk together toward a better future.

#EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay
Join us for the #YEG #VeteransWritingWorkshop led by Nicole Starker Campbell, an accomplished writer & military spouse. There's still space for the next session! Register here: warstoriessociety.com/workshop

#Veterans #MilitaryCommunity #CanadianVeterans #EdmontonEvents #MilitaryStories #Veterans
Next week: Wayne’s story, told publicly for the first time at a Veterans’ Writing Workshop reading in Calgary.
A powerful choice. An empowering moment.

Watch for video release next week.

#VeteransVoices #MilitaryStories #SurvivorStories #ListenWithRespect
Last night, we proudly received a $5,000 donation from the Calgary Chapter of CAVUNP! 🙌

Thanks to LCol Rick Wright (Ret’d) for presenting this generous gift, which helps us continue our Veterans’ Writing Workshops and free public events.
#VeteransWriting #CommunitySupport #YYC
Meet Melanie Timmons & Kent Griffiths at the CWM Conference 2025 for a session on transforming veteran experiences into powerful narratives!

Oct 3, 2025 | Ottawa
Details: warmuseum.ca/your-stories...

#VeteransVoices #WarMuseum #VeteransWriting #WarInPieces
#KingstonWritersFest: "Soldiers Go to War." Hear Linden MacIntyre & Jack Wang discuss real soldiers’ stories that shaped nations.

Sat, Sept 20 | 1:30-3:00 PM
Kingston Marriott
Details: kingstonwritersfest.ca/soldiers-go-...

#YGK #KingstonEvents #WritersFest #HistoricalFiction #VeteransStories
#Edmonton, it’s your turn! #VeteransWritingWorkshop starts tonight at the VAFB.

Join us 2nd Thursday each month for a safe space to share experiences. Free for Veterans. Registration open a few more hours! warstoriessociety.com/workshop

#CanadianVeterans #YEG #YEGEvents #YEGCommunity #YEGLife
Proud to see Maj Kent Griffiths (Ret'd) honoured with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation. Kent is an integral part of WSS as a board member, Workshop participant, and co-facilitator. Always generous with his time, he brings both humour and heart to every gathering.
#CanadaRemembers
The #VeteransWritingWorkshop launch at the Bay Street Armoury (CScotR Museum) is fully registered, and we're excited to start tonight. Watch for highlights of our nine-month journey together!

#CanadianVeterans #MilitaryStories #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VictoriaEvents #VeteransVoices
🖊️ #Calgary, tonight's the night! Join us for the #VeteransWritingWorkshop @ The Military Museums.

Free for veterans to write, share, and heal through storytelling. Register now: warstoriessociety.com/workshop.

#CanadianVeterans #MilitaryStories #YYC #CalgaryEvents #VeteransVoices
The #VeteransWritingWorkshop launches its first #Kingston group tonight. Full house = strong community support! Veterans unite to share stories, connect, and heal through writing.

#CanadianVeterans #MilitaryStories #YGK #KingstonOntario #KingstonEvents #VeteransVoices #CommunityThroughStories
Join our virtual #VeteransWritingWorkshop on Zoom, 1st Tues of each month. Starts tonight!

Share & connect with fellow veterans across #Canada. Free for #Veterans.

Register now: warstoriessociety.com/workshop

#MilitaryStories #VeteransVoices #StorytellingForHealing #Virtual #Online #CAF
After 29 years serving Canada as a Logistics Officer, Carla Tremblay is back to inspire fellow #Veterans in our #Calgary #VeteransWritingWorkshop this Fall! Join us Thur, 4 Sept—there are a few spots left!

🌟 Register here: warstoriessociety.com/workshop
#VeteranVoices #CalgaryVeterans #YYCEvents
Writing takes discipline — but no one has to do it alone.

Melanie Timmons explains how the #VeteransWritingWorkshop helps veterans carve out time and space to share their stories.

Starting next week: warstoriessociety.com/workshop

#CanadianVeterans #MilitaryVoices #WritingJourney