Montana State Library’s Lecture “Preserving Montana’s Oral Histories and Traditions”

The FVCC Library is hosting a free watch party for the Montana State Library’s lecture “Preserving Montana’s Oral Histories and Traditions” in the library classrooms on 1/16/25 at 6:30pm. This program trains interested participants on how to interview, collect and archive oral histories in their communities. Candi Zion who is the author of “Winifred Oral History Project”, “In Between People: The Metis of Central Montana” and “Walkin’ Down the Middle: The Hi-Line Metis”, teaches program attendees to how to conduct interviews in their communities, for future generations. From picking subject matter, finding interviewees, knowing the correct questions to ask, and transcribing interviews, Preserving Montana’s Oral Histories and Traditions looks to give community members across Montana the tools and confidence to preserve their local history.

Can’t attend but want to watch from home or catch the recording? Make sure to register!

Register for free here.