Lived experience is so important. Stories have power. They help us make sense of our world, and our place in it. Hearing first hand accounts of what later are identified as important world events have incredible value. These stories provide a nuanced view of the very human forces at play in the forging of communities, identities and history.

This project began through a series of personal conversations between Dr. Bhai Harbans Lal ji and Ek Ong Kaar Khalsa Michaud. 

Dr. Lal shared his insightful stories about the changes the Sikh community has gone through during his lifetime (almost a century!). Ek Ong Kaar was captivated by these stories about his childhood and early years.

Originally, the conversations were just informal, personal dialogues. Then the two video recorded the stories in order to preserve them. Finally, after transcribing the videos and adding additional information for context, these Bits of Memory are being shared as a series of blog posts.

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