Articles by Jamie Oliviero
Jamie is a traditionally trained storyteller with 48 years experience working primarily in schools. He has given performances and workshops in schools in Canada, the U.S., Central and South America, East Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Jamie uses stories from many different cultures, along with accompanying activities to build a sense of community. He believes that building strong communities is the best way to bring about meaningful change.
A Story of Sorts
I have spent most of my working life in schools through a number of arts-in-education programs. I began on Long Island, east of New York City. Then I moved to the Canadian prairie where I have lived in or near the city of Winnipeg ever since. At a certain point, I had a realization. All…
