About Us!
Our Immigrant Stories
The collections and events at Brantford: Our Immigrant Stories are second to none. You are cordially invited to our Brantford Exhibition, where you will get the chance to expand your knowledge through our exclusive collection. You will be exposed to new stories of lesser known families in Brantford.
Our exhibit was curated by an exceptional class of dedicated students from Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford Campus. These students of public history brought together the stories of families who immigrated to Brantford and looked at how their stories impacted Brantford's Life and Work, War, and Culture and Identity. They are very proud to present these stories to you and hope to see you soon!
Our Press Release
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English
“Brantford: Our Immigrant Stories” is a Public History exhibit produced by the students of HI 323: Memory, Monuments, Museums at Laurier Brantford. The opening event will take place on April 4 from 2:30 to 4 pm in the RCW Lobby of Laurier Brantford Campus. The exhibit will be in two locations: one interactive exhibition (April 4 -18) in the RCW Lobby and one long-term exhibit at Brant Museum and Archives starting April 4.
The exhibits are based on an extensive archival research done by students on the history of early Brantford’s immigrant communities. While the city’s official history largely focuses on its industrial and military past as well as the accomplishments of select individuals like Alexander Graham Bell, this exhibit will promote diversity and inclusion, also to bring to light the marginalized and underrepresented groups in Brantford's past to the university and the city.
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“Brantford: Nos Histoires d’Immigration” est une installation publique d’histoire produite par les étudiants de la classe HI 323: “Memory, Monuments, Museums” à Laurier Brantford. La soirée d’ouverture prendra place le 4 Avril du 2:30PM à 4:00PM dans le foyer du ‘Research Academic Center West’ sur le campus de Laurier Brantford. L’exhibition aura deux endroits d’installation: une exposition interactive (le 4 au 18 Avril) dans le foyer du RCW et une exposition long-terme au Musée et Archives de Brant débutant aussi le 4 Avril.
Ces expositions sont basées sur une recherche d’archives extensive réalisée par les étudiants sur l’histoire de Brantford et ses communautés immigrantes du passé. L’histoire de la ville se concerne plus avec les aspects industriels et militaires, référant aussi aux accomplissements de personnages extraordinaires comme Alexandre Graham Bell. Cette installation promouvra la diversité et l’équité, et apportera attention aux communautés marginales et ceux qui manquent de représentation dans l’histoire de Brantford pour l’université et les habitants de la ville.