This 60-minute introductory workshop explores how oral history research projects can preserve knowledge without reproducing extractive relationships. Designed for students, faculty, and community-engaged researchers, the session combines brief presentations, paired practice, and a case-based exercise.

Participants will explore oral history as both a research method and a collaboratively produced historical source, examine post-colonial practices in libraries and archives, and learn the basics of audio recording, editing, and transcription. Throughout, the workshop connects practical production and preservation choices with community-centered principles of shared authority, consent, reciprocity, and accountability.

Please note that this is a Hybrid Session – In person or online.                                                                   A Zoom url will be sent to you after registration.