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The Memory Project.
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On Saturday Okanagan area Second World War veterans will gather at the Okanagan Military Museum to participate in a new nation-wide oral history project.
An initiative of the Historica-Dominion Institute, The Memory Project: Stories of the Second World War will create a record of Canada’s participation in the Second World War as seen through the eyes of thousands of men and women who were there. The Institute will provide every living Canadian Second World War veteran with the opportunity to preserve their memories through recorded interviews and digitized memorabilia. Their stories will be available, in both official languages, at www.thememoryproject.com.
The Historica-Dominion Institute is a national charitable organization that was launched on September 1st, 2009 through the amalgamation of two existing organizations: The Historica Foundation of Canada and The Dominion Institute. Its mandate is to build active and informed citizens through a greater knowledge and appreciation of the history, heritage, and stories of Canada. Some of its signature programs include: Encounters with Canada, The Memory Project, Passages to Canada, and The Canadian Encyclopedia. You are invited to discover the Historica-Dominion Institute at www.historica-dominion.ca.
The Memory Project is being held in coordination with the annual Songs from the War Years performance on Sunday, November 1st at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Both events pay tribute to our veterans as we draw closer to the annual Remembrance season. Tickets for Songs from the War Years are available from the Water Street Seniors Centre and at the door.
The Memory Project: Stories of the Second World War is made possible through a contribution from the Government of Canada through the Celebrations and Commemorations Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
The Okanagan Military Museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving the military heritage of the Okanagan and is proud to host the Historica-Dominion Institute and The Memory Project. For more about the Museum visit www.KelownaMuseums.ca.
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I have original copies of the Vancouver Sun VE day editions if anyone in the project is interested. Kelowna.com has my e-mail address as a forum member if someone wants to contact me.
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Please note that for any World War Two veterans interested in attending this event it will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9:30am-4pm in the Military Heritage room at the Okanagan Military Museum.
RSVP to memory@historica-dominion.ca or by tollfree phone: 1-866-701-1867.
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