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DEADLINE for submissions: 

September 1st, 2022


GUIDELINES for submissions:
Memoir Guidelines
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EMAIL Joelle at jysevigny@powellrivermuseum.ca your registration form, then once completed, your memoir submission, and your memoir release form. 
Memoir Registration Form
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Memoir Release Form
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Upcoming Event:

Sharing Circle
Friday September 23 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm

At the Library, in the FCU Room.
Everyone Welcome! Bring an anecdote, photo, or an object to share. There will be a presentation about mill history, followed by an open floor for the public.

We invite members of the public to submit stories about the paper mill in Powell River for the memoir anthology project, Memories of the Mill. Memoirs will be published in an e-book format, with the possibility for a printed version (TBD). Of the submissions, we will choose 15 memoirs to record and film for the creation of a video series in partnership with the Powell River Public Library. Please note; all memoirs submitted will become part of the Museum’s archives, as historical records and accounts of the Powell River Paper Mill.
 
To help you write your memoir, we recommend the 7-week memoir-writing course with the Powell River Public Library from May 26th to July 7th. Contact Mark Merlino by e-mail at mmerlino@prpl.ca to register. Another option is to request from Mark an informational package, for guidance on how to go about writing your memoir if this is your first time.
 
Through the summer, we will also host memoir-sharing circles with the Powell River Public Library in the First Credit Union Community Room. Dates and times to be announced.

Consider submitting a memoir if …
  • you worked at the mill
  • you had a family member work at the mill
  • the mill was built on your traditional lands and cultural space
  • you live(d) in Powell River and have observations & experiences from living in a mill town
  • you had friends who worked at the mill
  • you recently lost your job at the mill

We are inclusive of all people who have experiences related to the mill.  These are just some examples of your potential connections, and therefore why you may have a story to share.
 
Why? Writing a memoir is a way to share your story based on your experience related to Powell River’s paper mill.
 
The opportunity to share your story may include…
  • Connection to land and or place
  • Celebration of your experience
  • Celebration of the accomplishments of the mill and Powell River as a mill town
  • Sharing difficulty, hurt, pain, and or marginalization
  • Demonstrating intergenerational connections and relationships
  • Providing an Indigenous perspective such as individuals from Tla’amin Nation
  • Using writing as a tool to heal from and process your experiences​
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​Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of material on this website. Dates and times are subject to change. 
Territorial Acknowledgement 
The qathet Museum & Archives is located on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. The Museum is committed to collaborating with all Indigenous peoples of this province including the Tla'amin Nation. We acknowledge the harms of the past, are committed to improving relationships in the spirit of reconciliation, and we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory. ​Emote!
  • Exhibits
    • Current Exhibits
    • Forestry Building
    • Virtual Exhibits >
      • Riveting Women
      • Symphonies of the Sunshine Coast
      • Capturing Mountains
      • Story of Cedar
      • Powell River Firsts
      • Rod LeMay Collection
  • Collections
    • Objects
    • Archives >
      • Research Requests
      • Indexes & Finding Aids
      • Archival Descriptions
      • Powell River Digester
      • Phone Books & Directories
      • Good Citizen
      • Record of Military Service
    • Local History Books
  • Programs
    • Public Programs Calendar >
      • Little Wonders
      • Remember When Club
      • Spring Speaker Series
      • Fall Speaker Series
      • Mini-Curators
      • Papermaking
      • Summer Camps
      • Museum In the Park
      • Archaeology Day
    • School Programs >
      • Exhibit Visits
      • Outreach Kits
      • Portal to the Past
      • Educator's Survey
    • Virtual Programs >
      • Virtual Portal To the Past
      • A Taste of qathet's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Tours
    • Memoirs
  • Learn
    • Indigenous History
    • Place Names
    • Forestry History
    • Memories of the Mill
    • Community History
    • Blast from the Past
    • The Coast Memoirs
    • Heritage Stops
    • Blog
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Staff & Board
    • Contact Us