We are honoured that the participants in the oral histories preserved in this collection have granted their permission for us to share their stories with you.  These oral histories and interviews document human expression and lived experience.  A few of our participants have experienced trauma in their lives.  Some talk about sexual violence, some about racism.  These are very difficult experiences shared because the participant wanted them to be heard.  They told their stories and gave permission for those stories to be shared for an educational purpose. 

We believe in the importance of fostering access to our collections in a responsible and transparent way that preserves historical evidence of social conditions and attitudes. Due to the nature of the historical materials, there may be occurrences of language, ideologies, and values that reflect the practice or context of the time in which the story was told.  We reject oppressive views that may be reflected in our collections, including but not limited to racism, sexism, ableism, and homophobia. The inclusion of such content should not be considered an endorsement of the use of this language or ideology. Where necessary, content notes are visible beneath the player in association with a specific oral history.  

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