2023:Program/ESEAP Region/EJ7KRE-Community Archives in Singapore
Title: Community Archives in Singapore
Speakers:
My Community
Since its inception in 2010, My Community has made its mark in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors. Its work has spurred the growth and development of a common-man approach to history where everyday experiences of Singaporeans are chronicled and celebrated. Today, My Community’s core mission remains the same. The non-profit organisation works to capture and preserve community stories, reconnect people to places and social networks, and deepen heritage appreciation and expression across the country. It also advocates for greater community involvement in cultural management and urban governance processes.
Room: Room 326
Start time: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0800
End time: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0800
Type: No (pretalx) session type id specified
Track: ESEAP (East, South East Asia, and the Pacific) Region
Submission state: confirmed
Duration: 30 minutes
Do not record: false
Presentation language: en
Abstract & description
editAbstract
editWhat is the difference between a national and community archives? How can we start our own community archives? Find out more in this engaging discussion about community archives!
Description
editMy Community has been collecting artefacts, oral history interviews and objects from our residents over the past 10 years. Some of these artefacts will be exhibited in Singapore’s first independent community museum, My Queenstown museum. The museum is currently under construction.
The seminar or keynote introduces participants to the concept of community archives, our objectives, how the community come together to develop our collections policy and assess the cultural significance of every object and document our past.
We hope the seminar or keynote will inspire more individuals and communities to establish a sustainable, accessible and inclusive archives.
Further details
editQn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?
My Community has been collecting artefacts, oral history interviews and objects from our residents over the past 10 years. Some of these artefacts will be exhibited in Singapore’s first independent community museum, My Queenstown museum. The museum is currently under construction.
The seminar or keynote introduces participants to the concept of community archives, our objectives, how the community come together to develop our collections policy and assess the cultural significance of every object and document our past.
We hope the seminar or keynote will inspire more individuals and communities to establish a sustainable, accessible and inclusive archives.
Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?
Everyone can participate in this session
Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?
Onsite in Singapore
Remote online participation, livestreamed- Remote from a satellite event
- Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
- Pre-recorded and available on demand
