L鈥檋istoire publique et les enjeux de cohabitation 脿 Montr茅al : m茅moires, r茅cits et identit茅s
For this last conference of the season, CIRM has programmed a joint lecture by Mary Anne Poutanen and Paul-脡tienne Rainville, the two heads of the 鈥淚mmigration, everyday life and religion鈥� axis.
This presentation explores the many facets of cohabitation in Montr茅al, drawing on approaches from public history. Mary Anne Poutanen and Paul-脡tienne Rainville, two CIRM researchers who helped develop the content and inaugural and upcoming book of the MEM - Centre des m茅moires montr茅alaises, will share their projects and experiences in this field. Their objective: to explore how the construction of historical narratives raises fundamental issues related to inclusion, justice, belonging, collective identities and living together.
How can we develop a historical narrative that reflects a shared identity - sometimes called 鈥渕ontr茅alit茅鈥� - while highlighting the diversity of voices, trajectories and experiences of Montrealers of all origins? How can we tell a story that captures both the tensions, inequalities and power relations, and the moments of encounter, convergence and solidarity that have shaped the history of this metropolis?
This discussion will explore the role of research and public history in building more inclusive narratives that give a voice to individuals and groups too often relegated to the margins of collective narratives. It will highlight how the public history approach offers relevant insights into many of the issues surrounding cohabitation in a complex, cosmopolitan city like Montr茅al.
The conference will be moderated by Fr茅d茅ric Dejean (UdeM).
Please note that this conference will be given in French and English.
