Recording QTBIPOC Histories Session

Why are oral histories important for queer people of colour in Brighton? And what does trauma-informed interviewing look like when interviewing for oral histories?Led by Dr Nat Arias (they/them), this workshop offers an introduction to trauma-informed research and interviewing strategies. Nat will guide participants through the basics of what trauma-informed research is, how it applies to the interviewer and the interviewee, and a few ways to apply trauma-informed methods when conducting oral histories.After this, working in groups or pairs, participants are invited to join any of the following activities:1) Record oral histories,
2) work with Nat and others to create templates for oral history interviews
3) practice their interviewing skills.The workshop is a space for learning, demystifying, and practicing.Folks are welcome to drop-in and record their participants oral history, work in groups to make interview templates for when they feel ready to interview oral histories, and/or ask Nat questions about preparing to do oral history interviews.