Calling 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth from Toronto!

Want to tell your story?

Unsinkable Stories: Storytelling Development Program

An empowering 8-week virtual program designed to help you explore, craft, and share your lived experiences with mental health. Through guided workshops, one-to-one mentorship, and peer support, storytellers like you will develop the confidence and skills to tell their stories in impactful ways, whether through writing, spoken word, video, or art — it’s your choice. Finally, the Unsinkable Stories program will culminate in a live in-person Storytelling Showcase giving you a chance to share what you’ve created!

This upcoming cohort will exclusively feature youth storytellers (age 18-26) from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Interested Storytellers must reside in Toronto.

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Small Cohorts

6 to 8 participants per group for a safe, supportive environment.  

Guided Workshops

Weekly two-hour sessions exploring storytelling frameworks, narrative development, and safe storytelling practices.  

Mentorship & Coaching

One-on-one and small group support from experienced storytelling mentors.  

Trauma-Informed Approach

Participants receive guidance on emotional well-being, personal boundaries, and self-care throughout the storytelling journey.  

Final Showcase

Participants share their stories in a live or virtual event, creating a platform for resilience and advocacy.  

Four young women sitting at a table, engaging with a tablet, in a casual setting, smiling and interacting.
A young person with short black hair, rainbow face paint across the cheeks, wearing a white shirt and denim overalls, sitting in front of a red brick wall next to a rusted water pipe with a pink cleaning cloth wrapped around it.
A person sitting outdoors at night, wearing a black Adidas cap, gray shirt, and multiple bracelets, writing or drawing in a notebook.

This cohort is open to youth aged 18-26 from the 2SLGBTQIA+ with lived experiences of mental health challenges who want to use storytelling as a tool for healing and advocacy. No prior storytelling experience is required—just a willingness to explore and share your journey in a supportive space.  

FAQs

  • This cohort is open to youth aged 18-26 from the 2SLGBTQIA+ with lived experiences of mental health challenges who want to use storytelling as a tool for healing and advocacy. No prior storytelling experience is required—just a willingness to explore and share your journey in a supportive space.  

  • Wednesdays, 6pm to 8pm EDT on Zoom 

  • Online (except for the showcase, which will be in-person)

  • Weekly, starting Nov 26, 2025. Last day, Jan 28, 2026. No session on Dec 24 and Dec 31, 2025 (because it’s the holidays!) 

  • Unsinkable Stories Certificate & A life-changing story development experience. Build community and develop communication skills in the form of storytelling that will benefit every area of your life. Take your confidence to the next level. 

  • Must attend at least 6 of the 8 sessions to receive your certificate

Interested in becoming a storytelling mentor?

Reach out to Asante Haughton, Manager of Storytelling at Unsinkable

asante@weareunsinkable.com