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Where Dignity Grows: Short Stories and Storytelling from Art Borups Corners, Global Dignity Canada and The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Storytelling Clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Published by the Arts Incubator Winnipeg, The Quiet Bird on the Sill<\/a><\/em><\/em> invites you into the quiet world of eight-year-old Carl, who discovers that some mysteries are best understood with a gentle heart. Every morning, Carl watches his elderly neighbor, Mrs. Robinson, as she carefully places a carved wooden bird on her windowsill, retrieving it again at dusk. While other children on Elm Street mock her silent ritual, Carl senses a deeper, unspoken story, stirring a gentle curiosity within him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through Carl\u2019s observant eyes, readers embark on a thoughtful journey about the power of empathy, the importance of respecting others’ quiet moments, and the profound dignity found in routines that defy easy explanation. This poignant tale gently reminds us that true kindness often means embracing what we don’t fully understand, and that some of the most meaningful lessons are learned in silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for young hearts and minds, The Quiet Bird on the Sill<\/a><\/em> is a beautiful exploration of compassion, understanding, and the quiet dignity of every individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support our Program and Order Your Books and Short Stories Today<\/h3>\n

Short stories, books and publications are available in bookstores and books outlets across Canada, North America and globally at: Apple Books<\/a>, Barnes and Noble<\/a>, Booktopia<\/a>, Decitre<\/a>, Fable<\/a>, Fnac<\/a>, Hudendubel<\/a>, La Feltrinelli<\/a>, LaFeltrinelli Internet Bookshop<\/a>, Librarie E.Leclerc<\/a>, Orell-F\u00fcssli<\/a>, Palace Marketplace<\/a>, Rakuten Kobo<\/a>, Smashwords<\/a>, Thalia<\/a>, Vivlio<\/a> <\/p>\n

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ISBN<\/strong>: 978-1-0698063-0-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hailing from Arviat, Nunavut, Eva Suluk is an interdisciplinary artist and storyteller whose work is deeply rooted in the land. An accomplished hunter, filmmaker, and traditional drum dancer, Eva weaves together the ancient and the modern in her art. She finds her greatest inspiration and stories while spending time on the land, where her hunting adventures and love for her culture guide her creative spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Storytelling Skills for the Arts in Northwestern Ontario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> program, The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Hub<\/a>, Ottawa-based Global Dignity Canada<\/a>, and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship Program<\/a>. We extend heartfelt thanks to the Local Services Board of Melgund<\/a> and the many community members, artists, and creators who made this program possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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