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UWinnipeg Oral History Centre
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The OHC provides workshop programming, consultation, training, and support for oral history research.
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Happy first week of classes! 🎈

The OHC is maintaining our focus period through the fall, but we’re so excited to see you this winter we’ve sorted our schedule already.

Visit our website for more info.
oralhistorycentre.ca

#oralhistory #workshops #winnipeg
Happy first week of classes! 🎈

The OHC is maintaining our focus period through the fall, but we’re so excited to see you this winter we’ve sorted our schedule already.

Visit our website for more info.
oralhistorycentre.ca

#oralhistory #workshops #winnipeg
September 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
With September approaching, a little reminder that our public programming is suspended until January 2026.

Find details in the original announcement here: oralhistorycentre.ca/2025/04/01/f...

The winter workshop schedule is now posted to our events page (link in bio) and we will post here soon.
August 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“If you can believe it, it’s Friday once again!”

And, being the end of May, I (Kim) am logging off for the month of June and passing things over to Kent. But first, one important question:

Who wore it better?

Be safe, Manitoba. Celebrate Pride. Be kind.
May 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Follow the link for more information tinyurl.com/36xbthyf

or reach out to @janisthiessen.bsky.social

#OralHistory
May 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Congrats to @janisthiessen.bsky.social & @kimjmoore.bsky.social on mmm… Manitoba’s nomination for an Association of Manitoba Archives’ award!
May 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@uwpglibrary.bsky.social is hosting two story-centred events for Pride! While you're registering, follow the links to browse the Two-Spirit Archives at @uwarchives.bsky.social and Transgender Oral History project in the OHC Archives.
🌈 buff.ly/MB3LK3r 🏳️‍🌈
Pride is just around the corner, and we’re excited to celebrate it with you! Join us for a zine workshop with artist Natalie Mark (@floodkiss.bsky.social) and a Drag Storytime with Ruby Chopstix, Minokawa Song, and Artemyst! Our events are free and open to all. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/MB3LK3r
May 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The OHC Field Recording Workshop is filling up fast.
Register today: tinyurl.com/yc8y7e82
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April 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Before I log off for the day and pass the social media controls over to Kent for the month of April, there’s one more thing that’s important to say today, the #twospiritandtransgenderdayofvisibility
March 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Please join the OHC in extending a hearty and heartfelt thank you to Brett Lougheed for his service as OHC director over the past 6 years—his term officially ended last week! Read more about his contributions to the OHC (and why we like him so much) here: oralhistorycentre.ca/2025/03/31/b...
March 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It’s spring in MB! That means we’ll be heading out of the classroom into our Field Recording workshop! (Providing the impending snowfall stops beforehand.) Register online:
tinyurl.com/3vuj9pth

#FieldRecording #OralHistory #DigitalAudio
March 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
@janisthiessen.bsky.social & @kimjmoore.bsky.social were recently invited to talk about Mmm... Manitoba and Janis' Snacks (2017) on "Eat Your Heartland Out." The episode is available now!
Find it where you get your podcasts, or right here:
tinyurl.com/38x8np47
#FoodHistory #OralHistory #FoodRadio
March 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
There are a few more spots available for next week’s Digitizing Audio Tape Workshop. Sign up today to learn how to digitize your cassette and open reel recordings. #digitization #cassettetapes #reeltoreel
tinyurl.com/yc36jwrf
January 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
With the continuing loss of sea ice due to climate change, Arctic species like the polar bear are under threat. UW Researcher Dr. Jean-Pierre Desforges has developed an innovative approach to study the health of arctic wildlife.
On this episode the research question is: tinyurl.com/3c4wvb24
January 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Happy New Year! 🥳

Registration for the "Digitizing Audio Tape" workshop in February is now open & there are still seats available for the "Introduction to Oral History" workshop beginning next week.
oralhistorycentre.ca/events/

#OralHistory
January 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Registration for the Introduction to Oral History workshop in January '25 is now open! Follow the link to register.
tinyurl.com/2mcjb8yh

#OralHistory
December 9, 2024 at 9:23 PM
And thank you to your class sharing food with us! 😋
November 28, 2024 at 4:04 PM
We are mega-excited to attend "Megastructures and Centennial Hall" with Dr. Keshavjee and Architect James Ashby at @wpgarch.bsky.social on Nov. 28th.

winnipegarchitecture.ca/megastructur...

Like a gargantuan Taunton, Centennial Hall straddles Bryce Hall, and the OHC!

#Winnipeg #Architecture
November 26, 2024 at 10:26 PM
There are still a few seats available for the OHC Podcasting workshop on Dec 12/25.
Follow the link for more info and to register!
tinyurl.com/yu7hdmmk
November 21, 2024 at 6:39 PM
There are still seats available for the OHC's " #AudioEditing with Audacity workshop this Thurs. Nov 14.

Audio editing is a useful skill to have if attending the #Podcasting workshop on Dec. 12th.

Follow the link to register for ✨BOTH ✨ right now!
oralhistorycentre.ca/events/

#OralHistory
November 12, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Registration is now open for the OHC's “Audio Editing with Audacity” workshop! Follow the link for workshop details and to register.

➡️ tinyurl.com/k5rs3ez7

✨This workshop is especially useful for those who want to attend "Podcasting" in Dec.✨

#OralHistory #AudioEditing
October 15, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Dr. Sara Good is part of a research team who are investigating the genetic pathways involved in sex determination of one of the world’s most fascinating creatures.
New UWRQ episode is available now: tinyurl.com/2zmz86zr
September 12, 2024 at 8:54 PM