AKLEY OLTON
CARIBBEAN FILMMAKER
CREATIVE PRODUCER
NANSI STORIES is an innovative mobile heritage cinema tour that combines documentary storytelling, ancestral memory, immersive site visits, and live performance to share the hidden
and resilient stories of the Vincentian people.
This project fuses film, folklore, and field tours, creating an experiential platform that amplifies indigenous, African-descendant, and maritime histories through the power of
cinema and oral storytelling.
Through six curated tour versions, each rooted in historical, cultural, or ecological themes, the project aims to educate,
engage, and empower both local communities and visitors.
Each tour is designed as an experiential learning journey led by cultural practitioners, historians, and artists.
Each tour version includes:
🎬 Film screenings with Director Q&A
🧓 Live storytelling with elders and cultural experts
🚌 Private transport and cultural guide to key historical sites
🌿 Optional herbal or spiritual integration
Site entry fees and refreshments
BOOK A TOUR NOW
nansistoriesfilmtour@gmail.com
Boo
🌊 Salt & Song The Maritime Heritage Tour
Experience Barrouall’s rich whaling heritage with vibrant sea shanties and fishing traditions!
Enjoy the "Madulu, The Seaman" alongside captivating storytelling. Explore Barrouallie village, whaling lookouts, and traditional boats. Plus, join our 2-day extension for a scenic ferry ride, guided Bequia tour, Whaling Museum visit, and a delightful sea-to-table lunch!
🔗 Echoes of Resistance Stories of Slavery & Colonialism
Celebrate African legacies with the captivating film "Sugarlands"!
Enjoy engaging discussions and vibrant storytelling sessions. Explore historic forts, estates, and sacred sites, and meet legendary figures like Chatoyer and King Jaja in the enchanting art of Anansi storytelling!
🪶 Indigenous Survival Kalinargo Garifuna Legacy
Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and resilience of Kalinago and Garifuna cultures!
Enjoy the film "Hairouna / Craft our Indigenous Memory," and engage in cultural storytelling and ceremonies. Explore petroglyph sites, Rabacca, and sacred grounds, plus an optional Balliceaux pilgrimage or cultural ritual with elders!
🌿 Indigenous
Herbal Medicines
Discover the magic of Traditional Vincentian healing with plants and rituals!
Enjoy herbal walks, storytelling, and hands-on demos. Explore bush medicine trails and herbal farms, plus visits to traditional cannabis cultivators and licensed medical cannabis farms!
🌋La Soufrière
The Eruption Experience
Prepare for an inspiring journey through the 2021 volcanic eruption and the remarkable resilience it sparked!
Experience captivating archival footage and UNICEF collaboration videos. Join us for storytelling, interviews, and stunning landscape hike that highlight recovery. Explore volcanic paths, relocated villages, and regeneration sites that share powerful tales of hope!
🏛️ Kingstown Heritage Walking Tour
Discover the captivating colonial history and stunning architecture of the capital!
Join our walking tour for amazing photography and thrilling historical re-enactments at Fort Charlotte, Botanical Gardens, Market Square, and Anglican Cathedral.
Enjoy local food tastings and engaging storytelling sessions that bring the past to life!