Peter’s Joyful Noise

Short Stories from Art Borups Corners and The Arts Incubator Winnipeg

Written by Kendall Suluk and published by the Arts Incubator Winnipeg and Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club, Peter’s Joyful Noise is a heartwarming story that asks: What if your special talent isn’t what anyone expects? Peter dreams of impressing everyone at the annual school talent show. He tries singing, dancing, and jokes, but nothing quite feels like him. That is, until a magnificent kitchen clang sparks a brilliant, noisy idea: a one-man band made of pots, pans, and a very unique colander helmet!

With his new invention, “The Kitchen Crash,” Peter fills his home with a joyful, clanging rhythm that makes his family smile. But as the big day approaches, surrounded by traditional acts like magicians and ballerinas, Peter’s butterflies start doing somersaults. Will he be brave enough to share his loud, messy, and wonderfully unique music? This vibrant tale celebrates the dignity of the self, reminding young readers that true happiness and courage come from embracing who you truly are, even when it’s a little bit noisy.

About the Author

Kendall Suluk is a dynamic young artist and hockey player from Arviat, Nunavut, Kendall is a true team player both on and off the ice. Known for his passion as an avid hockey player, he brings that same sense of dedication and teamwork to his community, where he is a dedicated volunteer. Through his music and his actions, Kendall embodies the spirit of collaboration and shared dignity.

Supporting Storytelling and the Arts in Northwestern Ontario

The Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club library celebrates the incredible creativity and talent of our local Northern Ontario community. This special interdisciplinary arts and capacity building program ran in the summer of 2025, supported by the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects program, The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Hub, Ottawa-based Global Dignity Canada, and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship Program. We extend heartfelt thanks to the Local Services Board of Melgund and the many community members, artists, and creators who made this program possible.

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The Arts Incubator is a participatory arts collective and living lab, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It's a space where innovation and creativity thrive. It's latest iteration was launched in 2021 with funding and support from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. Today, working with students and faculty from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, we fuse traditional and participatory media arts with artificial intelligence, music, storytelling and community-driven, land-based artist residencies to cultivate new voices and bold ideas. Whether through collaborative projects or immersive experiences, our small but vibrant community supports creators to explore, experiment, and connect. Join us at the intersection of artistry, technology, culture and community—where every moment is a new opportunity to create.

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