identi-tales.
Storytelling, Identity & Belonging Through Art
Identi-Tales is a social storytelling workshop designed to help participants explore identity, heritage, and belonging through personal stories and creative expression. Particularly powerful for individuals navigating displacement, migration, or cultural transition, it offers a gentle and empowering space to reclaim voice and visibility.
Suitable for:
NGOs, associations working with immigrants, refugees, or marginalized groups
Community art projects, intercultural events, youth and women’s centers
Schools or any place seeking connection through storytelling
workshop structure
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Core Format
Designed for: Community centers, general public, collectives, schools…
I. Introduction
Arrival & Safe Space Activation. Grounding ritual, framing group rules.
I. Introduction
A mix of writing & verbal prompts to tap into memory and self-reflection.
III. The Tale Itself
Participants are guided to create a short narrative — real or fictionalized — that reflects some aspect of their identity or journey through art or performance.
IV. Group Expression
Optional Sharing Circle.
V. Closing Circle
Gentle group ritual for closure.
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1:1 Session
For those needing privacy:
Guided storytelling through drawing or writing.
Identity mapping through symbols or colors.
Personal affirmation-building.
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MultiSession Format
(for deeper engagement)