Honoring Dominican Ancestral Voices through Storytelling: A Genealogy Workshop
Fri, Nov 15
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Time & Location
Nov 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Details:
Honoring Dominican Ancestral Voices through Storytelling
The Dominican Writers Association (DWA) presents the "Honoring Dominican Ancestral Voices through Storytelling" workshop—a transformative 6-week hybrid experience. This initiative focuses on connecting Dominican writers and community members with their cultural heritage through genealogy, storytelling, and multimedia.
Guided by esteemed Dominican writers and genealogy experts, participants will immerse themselves in their cultural history, culminating in the creation of family narratives and visual representations. Through virtual sessions, attendees will gain practical skills in genealogy research, narrative crafting, and multimedia integration. Collaboration will be encouraged, fostering a supportive community.
The project aims to deepen participants' sense of Dominican identity, equip them with storytelling tools, and empower them to become cultural stewards. Ultimately, this workshop seeks to honor Dominican ancestral voices, fostering unity, understanding, and empowerment within the community.
Workshop Highlights:
- Genealogy Research: Learn to navigate various genealogy resources and records to trace your Dominican family…
Schedule
1 hour 30 minutesIntroduction to Dominican Genealogy and Origins
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1 hour 30 minutesExploring Genealogy Resources
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