Preserving the stories and memories of seniors in the Athabasca region through oral histories and digitized photographs.
The Athabasca Area Seniors' Memory Project began in May 2015, led by Athabasca United Church in partnership with Athabasca University and the Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives. This initiative records oral interviews with seniors, capturing their life stories, and digitizes family photographs to create a lasting legacy.
Interviewers are volunteers from the community who have received training in conducting an interview. Participants receive CDs with their oral histories and digitized photos. They may choose to share copies with local archives or this Athabasca University portal for online access.
This project is supported by funding from several organizations, including Alice B. Donahue Library & Archives, Athabasca & District Seniors' Society, South Athabasca Entertainment Society and the Government of Alberta.
Key contributors include co-leaders Rosemary Neaves and Mavis Jacobs, and Athabasca University team members. Interviewers include a dedicated group of community volunteers. More information...
Personal stories are still being collected. Individuals interested in sharing their experiences or volunteering as interviewers are encouraged to get in touch. See current participants.