En français en fin du texte anglais
Monday March 19
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Shift Space
1190, Saint Antoine Ouest (& de la Montagne)
An increasing number of initiatives aim to give voice to those affected by war, genocide, and other human rights violations. The resulting stories often include violence, suffering, brutality, and exile but also, hope, renewal, and resilience. For some individuals, the duty to remember motivates their storytelling. Others, however, hesitate or refuse to share their painful memories. In this context, what is the role of speech and of silence? Is speech necessarily a part of the healing process? Is silence always a refusal to share one’s memories? Over the course of the conversation, we will explore how we may go about sharing difficult life stories within our communities.
Guests:
Davith Bolin holds a master’s degree in communications from l’Université du Québec à Montréal. Since 2007, he has been actively involved in the Life Stories of Montrealers Displaced by War, Genocide, and other Human Rights Violations project of Concordia University. Davith has conducted more than thirty interviews with Montrealers from Cambodia.
Muy Len Pong was 15 years-old when the Khmer Rouge began their dictatorship in Cambodia. The regime resulted in the death of millions of people between 1975 and 1979. Muy Len arrived in Montreal in March 1981 and built a new life here. His participation in the Montreal Life Stories project is marked by an outstanding interview of 14 hours.
Moderator:
A passionate advocate of creative expression and self-created contentment, Isabelle Abdel-Sayed facilitates change through Self-Transformation Coaching. She draws immense joy from meaningful conversations, the “aha” moments that arise from them, and from connecting with others around what makes us whole.
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lundi le 19 mars
19 h à 21 h
Shift Space
1190, Saint Antoine Ouest (& de la Montagne)
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What: Pchum Ben celebration
