In June 2025, the University of Debrecen (Hungary) and Concordia University\u2019s Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling (COHDS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize our collaboration on a large-scale research oral history project that explores the memories and lived experiences of Hungarian Canadians in Montreal and beyond.<\/p>\n
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We are delighted to host a research showcase and storytelling panel to share early findings of the project, including an interactive map that brings to life the one-hundred-year-old history of Hungarians in Montreal. Featured speakers will include Dr. Bal\u00e1zs Venkovits (University of Debrecen) and Sonya Di Sclafani (Concordia University). We are honoured to welcome a panel of Hungarian-Canadian elders, who have graciously agreed to speak to their life histories and reflect on their memories of making Montreal home.<\/p>\n
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The event is organized in collaboration with the Hungarian Consulate in Montreal. It will take place at Concordia\u2019s SHIFT Centre for Social Transformation (LB-145) on Monday, December 1st (11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.), followed by a reception (12:30 p.m. \u2013 14:00 p.m.). The Hungarian ambassador, His Excellency, Mr. Mikl\u00f3s Lengyel, will be in attendance.<\/p>\n
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REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note that all our events are free and open to all, but you need to register.<\/p>\n This is a hybrid event. To attend in person, please contact: invitation.mtr@mfa.gov.hu (As space is limited, in-person attendance is by invitation only.)<\/p>\n