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Laugh, Cry, Cringe: Storytelling Series
Thursday, January 23, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm | Maanjiwe nendamowinan (MN5128) OR online
Hosted by:
Hart House
UTM Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office;
Join us for the Laugh, Cry, Cringe storytelling series titled, It’s Your Story: Reclaiming the Narratives that Shape Us with David (Dave) Kim, Warden Hart House.
In an era where we connect, get “linked in”, or look to network with individuals, we miss the opportunity to hear about or learn from each other’s stories, where we came from, and what experiences have shaped who we are today. Beyond the profile picture, bio, and CV are the struggles, tears, laughs, and stories of resilience and care that shape our identities. Dave will share about his experience of – at one point – writing off his story as he navigated multiple personal challenges and what it took to go back to his past and “rewrite” those chapters of his life as he looked to his future with a sense of hope and gratitude.
The purpose of Laugh, Cry, Cringe: Storytelling Series is to create braver spaces to engage in conversations that explore personal stories and cultural narratives, while unmasking misconceptions about various groups/communities/people. This year the storytelling series have an added element of self-reflection. Participants will be able to reflect on their own story and draw, paint, write, craft, sing, or dance out their story.
We encourage and invite all U of T students, staff, faculty, and librarians to attend in-person or online.
Refreshments will be provided.
Register to attend this event.
Online details will provided upon registration.
If you require an accommodation to join this session, please contact UTM's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office at edio.utm@utoronto.ca.
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