October 23, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY – Invitation to Virtual launch of the online exhibition In Their Own Voices

You are cordially invited to attend the official launch of 

In Their Own Voices 
 the online oral history exhibition

Wednesday, October 30
10:30 a.m.

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – 

WHAT:

 Be among the first to discover the powerful stories and experiences within the online oral history exhibition, In Their Own Voices.

Join the exhibition team to explore how the site is laid out, and listen to an enlightening discussion between Dr. Michael Petrou and several veterans and family members who were interviewed as part of the project.

Featuring 50 compelling clips from over 200 interviews, this immersive online experience unveils often-overlooked narratives and the lasting impacts of military service on veterans, their loved ones, communities, and Canada as a whole. Dive into these transformative accounts and witness history through the eyes of those who lived it.

A dedicated section for educators includes specific resources to spark conversations and encourage deeper research in the classroom and at home. 

WHERE:

online at https://collaboratevideo.net/voices-leurhistoire/

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 30
Opening remarks: 10:30 a.m.

Approximate duration: 60 minutes

WHO:

The following individuals will be available for media interviews:

Dr. Michael Petrou, Historian, Veterans’ Experience, Canadian War MuseumAshlee Beattie, Learning and Creative Development Specialist, In Their Own Voices, Canadian War Museum

Veterans and loved ones who participated in the project: 

Jon Reid, son of John Reid, a Canadian military doctor captured by the Japanese in the Second World War and held for four years as a prisoner of war (English only)Anouk Beauvais, veteran of Bosnia (NATO) and the war in Afghanistan (English and French)Tyler Wentzell, veteran of the war in Afghanistan (English and French)

In Their Own Voices: Stories From Canadian Veterans and Their Loved Ones is generously funded by donors including the A. Britton Smith Family; the Azrieli Foundation; Arthur B.C. Drache, C.M., K.C., and Judy Young Drache; The Royal Canadian Legion; The Legion National Foundation; Friends of the Canadian War Museum; the Crabtree Foundation; Robert Stollery, in honour of his service in the Second World War; Colonel (Ret’d) Stanley A. Milner, O.C., A.O.E., M.S.M., C.D., LL.D.; and individuals from across Canada.

Do you want to know more about the War Museum’s plans for Remembrance Day?

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Reach out to us now to discuss ideas or request an interview!

SOURCE Canadian War Museum

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