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SUMMARY:Book Launch: The Left in Power
DESCRIPTION:with Steven High  \nEnglish  \n\nYou are cordially invited to the launch of Steven High’s The Left in Power: Bob Rae’s NDP and the Working Class. At the end of the 20th century\, as social democratic parties around the world struggled to produce a coherent response to the end of the post-war boom\, many pivoted towards neoliberalism. Based on extensive archival research and oral history interviews\, The Left in Power examines the response of the political Left in Ontario in the 1990s. \nThis may be Steven’s most personal work to date (though he would quick to point out that this is “no political memoir”!). He joined the NDP at age sixteen in 1984\, was elected president of the national party’s youth wing a few months before the Ontario NDP victory in 1990\, and spent three years criss-crossing the country\, organizing youth from Newfoundland to northern British Columbia. This study arose from his interest in exploring the apparent failure of the centre-left to respond to the industrial crisis and its betrayal of working-class communities. \nPlease join us in celebrating the launch of a work that that Edward Dunsworth (Department of History\, McGill University) has called “[e]ssential reading for anyone interested in bringing about a very different version of the Left in power.” The launch will take place on Friday\, February 7\, 13:00-15:00 in the Sunroom of COHDS (LB-1019). Light refreshments will be served. \n\nSteven High is Professor of History and has published extensively in oral history. He was the principal investigator of the Montreal Life Stories project\, which recorded the life stories of 500 survivors of mass violence\, as well as the Living Archives of Rwandan Exiles and Survivors.   \n  \nREGISTRATION\nRegister now\n\nPlease note that all our events are free and open to all\, but registration is mandatory. For any questions please contact cohds.chorn@concordia.ca  \n \nLOCATION\nIn-person in LB-1019 (Sunroom)\, COHDS\nCOHDS/ALLAB is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory\, in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal.
URL:https://storytelling.concordia.ca/event/the-left-in-power/
LOCATION:LB-1019 (Sunroom)\, COHDS\, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd W.\, Montreal\, Québec\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sharing Black Stories with Care\, Intentionality and Authenticity
DESCRIPTION:with Martha Nduwayo\, Methsaïca Philippe\, and Lourdenie Jean \nBilingual \nJoin us for an immersive experience that highlights the art of storytelling of black communities. Through a captivating multimedia exhibition\, a panel with experts and an engaging interactive component\, this workshop invites you to explore how to collect\, tell and value these essential narratives. \nWhether you’re a creator\, researcher\, entrepreneur\, oral history enthusiast or simply a human willing to share with intention\, this event is an opportunity to rethink how we bring the stories of the black community to life. Leave inspired\, better equipped and ready to become agents of change through ethical\, empathetic and transformative storytelling. \nArt and activism \nLourdenie Jean: is deeply is passionate about the humanities\, particularly sociology\, psychology and anthropology. Beneath this passion for justice lies an unconditional love of the arts\, as well as a childlike heart. As an author\, visual artist\, actress and singer in her spare time\, she uses art as the main emancipatory tool in her daily life.\nToday\, she marries her experiences to express herself through a variety of mediums in the breadth of her personal practices. Today\, she marries all of her experiences to express herself through a variety of mediums in the breadth of her personal practices.  \nHer achievements include:\n \n\nFounding of the platform L’Environnement\, c’est intersectionnel – ECI (2019)\n\nPublication of her short story Car Tu es avec moi in the book Il y a des joies dont on ignore l’existence (2022)\n\nAppearance on On est rendu là (2023)\n\nPublication of her Afrofeminist essay L’amour\, l’élément manquant de la justice climatique in the book 11 brefs essais sur la justice climatique (2024).\n\nMartha Nduwayo is deeply committed to amplifying Black voices and fostering mental health and wellness within her community. She co-founded the Black Healing Fund and served as Operations Director at the Black Healing Centre\, roles that reflect her dedication to creating spaces for healing and empowerment.\n \nCurrently\, Martha is the Quebec Regional Coordinator for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (Q-BEKH)\, where she bridges academic research and community needs. She is also a co-founder of the Community Capacity Building Initiative (CCBI)\, a tax and finance clinic providing programming for Two-Spirit\, trans\, non-binary\, and gender-diverse communities. \nMartha recently collaborated with the Black Inc Podcast team to produce a series highlighting Black entrepreneurship and community innovation. Her passion for storytelling continues with this upcoming workshop\, where she invites participants to explore the transformative power of Black narratives and their impact on community\, identity\, and resilience. \nMethsaïca Philippe is an independent and creative marketing strategist whose mission is to create a positive and lasting impact within the environments in which she operates by amplifying meaningful voices and fostering innovative creation. Dedicated to empowering creators\, entrepreneurs\, and small businesses through an authentic and impactful online presence\, she specializes in brand strategies\, content creation\, and social media management. As the co-producer of the Black Inc. Podcast\, a platform that highlights the experiences\, expertise\, and excellence of entrepreneurs and business leaders from Black communities\, Methsaïca stands out for her thoughtful and intentional narrative approach. By combining strategy\, creativity\, and storytelling\, she helps build memorable brands and share impactful stories\, all while staying true to her mission of inspiring\, uplifting\, and connecting communities. \nEn collaboration avec / In collaboration with: \nBlack Inc. Podcast \nQ-BEKH \nOffice of Community Engagement \nREGISTRATION \nRegister now \nPlease note that all our events are free and open to all\, but registration is mandatory. For any questions please contact cohds.chorn@concordia.ca   \nLOCATION \nIn-person in LB-1019 (Sunroom)\, COHDS \nCOHDS/ALLAB is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory\, in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal.
URL:https://storytelling.concordia.ca/event/partager-les-histoires/
LOCATION:LB-1019 (Sunroom)\, COHDS\, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd W.\, Montreal\, Québec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:performances and exhibitions,presentations
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SUMMARY:Casual COHDS
DESCRIPTION:With Kelly Norah Drukker \nJoin us for the inaugural session of “Casual COHDS\,” a monthly drop-in event for members of the COHDS community and anyone curious about oral history to gather\, converse\, and connect over coffee\, tea\, and snacks in a relaxed setting. If you would like to meet other members of the COHDS community\, or simply take a moment to pause\, recharge\, and connect with other oral history practitioners and enthusiasts\, “Casual COHDS” is an opportunity to foster these exchanges. Held in the afternoon\, each monthly meeting will be loosely designed around a theme\, to get the conversation started. For February’s session\, participants are invited to bring a favourite book\, or a question\, quandary\, or story around an interview encounter that they would like to share—or to simply bring themselves. We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday\, February 18th\, anytime between 14:00 and 16:30 p.m. in the Sunroom (LB- 1019). \nREGISTRATION   \nRegister now  \nPlease note that all our events are free and open to all\, but registration is mandatory. For any questions please contact cohds.chorn@concordia.ca    \nLOCATION  \nIn-person in LB-1040.02 (ALLLAB)\, COHDS   \nCOHDS/ALLAB is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory\, in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal. 
URL:https://storytelling.concordia.ca/event/casual-cohds/
LOCATION:LB-1019 (Sunroom)\, COHDS\, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd W.\, Montreal\, Québec\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Introduction à l’histoire orale
DESCRIPTION:avec Mélissa-Anne Ménard  \nFrançais  \nCet atelier vous permettra d’explorer certains des éléments fondamentaux dans le domaine interdisciplinaire de l’histoire orale. Les participants découvriront une approche aux entretiens spécifique à l’histoire orale\, l’éthique de la recherche et les nombreuses façons dont les histoires orales sont partagées avec le public. Cet atelier est fortement recommandé à tous nos nouvelles.eaux affilié.e.s\, car il a pour but de présenter la méthodologie et l’éthique suivies par notre Centre.  \nCet atelier offre des conseils sur la réalisation d’un projet d’histoire orale du début à la fin\, y compris la planification du projet\, les méthodes d’entretien\, la gestion des données et le traitement des dossiers\, ainsi que la diffusion de ceux-ci. L’atelier comprend également des moments interactif qui permettront aux participant.e.s de discuter des concepts clés et de mettre en pratique les stratégies d’entretien.  \nMélissa-Anne Ménard est une historienne orale qui s’intéresse principalement à l’histoire de l’enfance\, aux récits de migration\, à l’histoire des émotions et à la production d’archives. Elle a découvert l’histoire orale lors d’un séminaire de premier cycle en histoire. Elle a obtenu sa maîtrise en histoire en 2023\, année au cours de laquelle elle a reçu la bourse de mérite de l’Université Concordia. Sa thèse portait sur les ramifications éthiques et méthodologiques de la réutilisation d’entrevues d’histoire orale archivées menées par d’autres chercheurs afin d’élaborer des cadres et des protocoles nous permettant de réutiliser les innombrables collections d’histoire orale qui sont préservées et qui demeurent souvent dormantes dans les archives.  \nINSCRIPTION  \nInscrivez-vous ici. \nVeuillez noter que tous nos événements sont gratuits et ouverts à toutes et à tous. Cependant\, vous devez réserver votre place. Pour participer à l’événement en présentiel évrivez à: cohds.chorn@concordia.ca  \nLIEU \n Le CHORN/ALLAB sont situés sur le territoire non-cédé de Kanien’kehá:ka à Tiohtiá:ke/Montréal. 
URL:https://storytelling.concordia.ca/event/introduction-a-lhistoire-orale-w2025/
LOCATION:LB-1019 (Sunroom)\, COHDS\, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd W.\, Montreal\, Québec\, Canada
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: How to Say 'Longing'
DESCRIPTION:with Jad Orphée Chami and Noël Vezina \nJoin us on Thursday\, February 20th\, at 7 PM\, at the ALLab\, Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling\, for How to say ‘longing’\, a contemplative performance by movement artist Noël Vézina and composer Jad Orphée Chami. \nThis intimate exploration of dualities—music and movement\, composition and improvisation\, the said and the unsaid—delves into the boundaries of closeness\, vulnerability\, and technology. Using a MIDI controller\, a chain of touch-sensitive sensors\, the performers weave a digital soundscape that shifts with their physical interactions\, crafting a dialogue of embodied listening. \nJad Orphée Chami  is a Lebanese-Canadian artist-researcher\, composer and performer born in Beirut and living in Montreal. He notably composed the original music for the feature film Antigone by Sophie Deraspe\, which represented Canada at the 92nd Academy Awards. He was nominated at the age of 21 for the Iris prize for best original music at the 22nd Gala Québec Cinéma\, notably alongside Jean-Michel Blais and Howard Shore. After having provided the soundtracks for more than fifteen short films and three web series\, he composed his second film score in 2023 in collaboration with director Eli Jean Tahchi for the documentary Dorchester: In the Midst of the Fray\, produced by Jonah Mallak (Nemesis Films). \nIn addition to his music work for the image\, he composes and designs works for the contemporary scene\, notably for the École de Danse Contemporaine de Montréal and for the Acts of Listening Lab in collaboration with the Center for Restorative Justice. He explores through research-creation the dialogue between music and oral history. In 2022\, he is part of a trio of artists commissioned by the MAI for the realization of the work Justement (en)raciner on the theme of Justice\, among others alongside Kimura Byol-Lemoine\, Angelina Guo and Moe Clark. The same year\, he presented with Noël Vézina the performance How to say ‘longing’\, mixing dance-theatre\, music and new technologies\, at the RIPA performance evening. The testimonies of the disappeared from Lebanon are central to his approach. He is affiliated with the Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling and is developing his oral history performance Rhapsody for the disappeared. \nHe is also interested in contemporary issues of art and presents conferences on themes such as the question of the author\, the ethics of research-creation and gender and sexuality in music history. \n Noël Vezina is a queer\, interdisciplinary\, dance and movement artist based in Montreal (Tiohtiá:ke / Mooniyang). Largely self-taught\, her process is highly intuitive and organic. Approaching performance as a tool to connect deeply\, to herself and to others\, her work often takes on ephemeral and intimate forms. \nNoël’s latest accomplishments include: presenting Stardust and Parallax with Festival Quartiers Danses (2021)\, sharing a first version of a cloud\, a distance (September 2020)\, creating We live together now – a video performance presented by Sanskar Festival (August 2020) and Festival Bouge D’ici (March 2021)\, performing 05062020live via Zoom for National AccessAbility Week with the DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada (June 2020)\, and her ongoing collaboration with A Safe Space\, initiated by Nicholas Bellefleur in 2019. In February 2020 she hosted the first of many editions of 5×8/6 – a free-from experimental performance evening that takes place in her kitchen – where she premiered Soft Warm Light (an autobiographical solo piece in progress). \nNoël is one sixth of the winning team of the 2021 Dansathon in Liège\, recognized for their imagining of ‘the future of dance’ through a new interactive performance experience The \nLiving Room. They will continue questioning the place of technology in promoting embodiment soon\, with the support of the Maison de la Danse de Lyon\, Sadler’s Wells and the Théâtre de Liège. \nNoël strives to be radically soft\, honest and vulnerable. She values not-knowing and never perfecting. To be kind and loving is essential. \nREGISTRATION   \nRegister now  \nPlease note that all our events are free and open to all\, but registration is mandatory. For any questions please contact cohds.chorn@concordia.ca    \nLOCATION  \nIn-person in LB-1040.02 (ALLLAB)\, COHDS   \nCOHDS/ALLAB is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory\, in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal.  \n  
URL:https://storytelling.concordia.ca/event/how-to-say-longing/
LOCATION:Concordia University\, LB-1042 (COHDS)\, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd O\, Montreal
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SUMMARY:Best Recording Practices for Oral Historians and Digital Storytellers - Part One (Registration Closed)
DESCRIPTION:with Andrés Torres  \nPlease note registration is full\, email cohds.chorn@concordia.ca for more information if needed. \nThis two-part\, hands-on workshop offers Oral Historians and Digital Storytellers a practical introduction to audiovisual recording and editing. Participants will learn to use recording devices like cameras and microphones while exploring the foundational principles of audiovisual practice. The workshop emphasizes how technical choices in production—shaped by audiovisual theory—can enhance storytelling and research. Participants will gain the skills to effectively capture and edit high-quality material\, preparing it for dissemination or archiving. \nPart 1: Recording – Practical and Creative Foundations \nIn Part 1\, participants will become familiar with cameras\, microphones\, and other recording devices available at the COHDS Center. You will learn the fundamentals of operating these tools\, as well as best practices for capturing clear and compelling audio-visual media. Through practical exercises\, you will gain confidence in your ability to record high-quality material; while also considering the aesthetic and linguistic choices you make during the process. This session will set the stage for creating work that is not only technically sound but also consequent with your practice and visually engaging. \nWho Should Attend:  \nThis workshop is ideal for Oral Historians\, Digital Storytellers\, Scholars\, and anyone involved in creative or research projects who wishes to enhance their skills in audiovisual production\, from recording to editing. No prior experience is necessary\, but an interest in exploring both the technical and conceptual aspects of media creation is encouraged. \nEquipment: \nAll equipment\, including cameras\, microphones\, and editing software\, will be available for current COHDS affiliates\, ensuring an immersive and practical learning experience. \nAndrés F. Torres is a filmmaker and screenwriter with extensive experience in fiction and non-fiction\, digital storytelling\, audiovisual archives\, and oral history. He holds an M.F.A. in Film and Media from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently engaged in various projects across his native Colombia\, the United States\, and Canada. Andrés joins COHDS as the Technical Coordinator after serving for five years as the Head Videographer and Digital Archivist at the Voces Oral History Center in Austin.  \nREGISTRATION (Closed) \nRegister now  \nPlease note that all our events are free and open to all\, but registration is mandatory. For any questions please contact cohds.chorn@concordia.ca    \nFind out more about Part 2 of this workshop \nLOCATION  \nIn-person in LB-1019 (Sunroom)\, COHDS   \nCOHDS/ALLAB is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory\, in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal.  
URL:https://storytelling.concordia.ca/event/best-recording-practices/
LOCATION:LB-1019 (Sunroom)\, COHDS\, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd W.\, Montreal\, Québec\, Canada
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