Media Advisory - SSHRC Storytellers Challenge showcase and results announcement to take place in Montréal, Quebec, at Canada's largest science communications conference

MONTRÉAL, June 15, 2026 /CNW/ - Join the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) during the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Conference, for the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge showcase.

In this annual competition, now in its 13th year, SSHRC challenges postsecondary students to show Canadians, in up to three minutes or 300 words, how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future for the better. Before a panel of judges, the finalists will present their inspiring stories and demonstrate how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in our world.

On Tuesday, June 16, SSHRC Vice-President, Strategy, Communications and Performance, Tara Lapointe, will announce the winners, chosen by a distinguished jury, at the Storytellers showcase.

Members of the media wishing to cover the event are asked to confirm their attendance in advance by emailing [email protected].

SSHRC Storytellers finalists showcase

Date:	June 16, 2026
Time:	10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (eastern)
Location:	Plaza Centre-Ville, Montréal 777 Blvd Robert-Bourassa, Montréal, QC  H3C 3Z7

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For more information, contact: Sylvia Ottman, Communications Advisor, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, 343-552-9353, [email protected]; Sophie Boudreau, Senior Communications Advisor, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, 343-552-9163, [email protected]; Media Relations: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, [email protected]