Archives and Traces of Migration

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"Project ""Archives and traces of migration"" seeks to explore issues of appraisal, preservation and access of archival and documentary heritage material that documents emigration, expatriation, immigration, and diaspora communities with clear contributions to social inclusion of abovementioned communities through archival heritage and archival practices. Objectives of the project are: reinforce the capacity of archivists and other documentary heritage professionals in area of historical and contemporary migrations, connect archivists and documentary heritage professionals with respective migrant communities and co-create specific cultural products with members of respective communities. To meet the defined objectives, the following activities will be conducted: innovative education and training of archivists and documentary heritage professionals, collecting, archiving, and publishing migrants' oral histories, creating specialized finding aids with participation of community members, representing archival material on topic of migrations through virtual and physical exhibitions created in co-curated manner, with participation of community members. Supporting activities include communication and dissemination activities (social media activities and final project conference). Direct benefit from project activities will have minimum 40 archivists and documentary heritage professionals, minimum of 80 members of respective migrants' communities. Expected results as outcomes are more connected groups and individuals (i.e., migrants) with archival institutions, more sensitive and inclusive archival practices and co-created narratives. Expected outputs are training workshops for minimum 40 archivists, minimum 4 finding aids (e-publications), minimum 10 oral histories collected by each partner, 4 physical exhibitions and 1 virtual exhibition and 1 final conference for heritage professionals."