Workshop

Witnesses to History
An activity to celebrate Black History Month

Discover how Black communities have contributed to Montréal during this special guided tour, including first-hand accounts and enlightening discussions.

DBlack-and-white illustration of a person in a suit playing the piano, surrounded by graphic patterns, potted plants, and architectural elements.
Source: MEM

Event description

The MEM is a citizen museum featuring the first-hand accounts of many Montrealers. To celebrate Black History Month, we’re presenting Witnesses to History, a special guided tour of the museum that includes discussions with some of the people whose first-hand accounts are part of our exhibition. They’ll be on hand to share their stories and experiences with you.

This guided tour is a chance to discover the essential role of Black communities in the history and development of Montréal. Through the discussions, we invite you to reflect on the dynamic and human quality of collective memory. The tour will be led by historian and archivist Samia Dumais who holds a master’s degree in history from the Université du Québec à Montréal and is a PhD candidate at Concordia University.

Please note that exhibition participants will vary according to the tour schedule. Each tour is therefore a unique experience.