Book

Mapping Memories is a book/DVD of first-person narratives by youth with refugee experiences. Discover compelling digital stories and films about migration, belonging, tolerance, cultural identity, and personal resilience. The project offers practical insights on using digital storytelling, mapping, video, photovoice, soundscapes, and oral history. Explore the power of using personal stories to inspire audiences, counter biases, and build understanding in classrooms and communities. Click below to get inside the book. Individual chapters are available for download on the right. To order the book - please see below (scroll down). We are thrilled to let you know that 100% of the proceeds from the book will go towards scholarships for the youth involved.

The Life Stories of Montreal and Mapping Memories are also leading a series of school visits in conjuction with the book release. Please visit the ON TOUR section of our site for more information.

OVERVIEW:

Mobility, mapping, and migration are essential keywords for a media literate individual of the 21st century. Both teachers and students are confronted with increasing diverse classrooms and a range of new tools to integrate into their media literacy frameworks. Through the personal narratives of refugee youth from Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Congo, Haiti, the book addresses the central questions; How can innovative media projects shed light on personal and public histories as well as social issues such as globalization and migration? How can a creative process using new media help newcomer youth articulate their voice and find commonalities in a period of transition? How can place based participatory media projects bring individuals together and foster sensitivity around differences? What are some unique considerations in dealing with sensitive stories and sharing them with a broader public?

If you or your organization might be interested in the potential of using personal stories to inspire audiences, counter biases and build understanding about refugee rights and the challenges that new immigrants face, our recommended prices are:

• $40.00 for Individuals (no public performance rights) ;
• $75.00 for Libraries & Community/University Groups (no public performance rights) ;
• $200.00 for Academic and Professional Institutions (public performance rights for the twenty digital stories and films on the DVD).

Note: institutions with limited budgets can ask for a reduced price.

All of the proceeds from the book/DVD go directly to a scholarship fund that has been set up for the youth involved.

If you would like to receive a copy of the book/DVD set, please contact us: mappingmemories {at} gmail {dot} com