Welcome to the NNMCC Heritage StoryLab. Every family holds memories that deserve to be passed on, including moments of resilience, tradition, and change . This portal is designed to guide you step by step through the process of capturing, preserving, and sharing the powerful stories of your family and the Japanese Canadian community .

Whether you are a beginner using a smartphone or looking to set up a more advanced digital archive, this course provides exactly what you need . Inside, you will find guided video modules, detailed workbooks, and a complete DIY Story Gathering Toolkit available in both English and Japanese.

Through this course, you will learn how to:

Shape everyday memories into meaningful narratives using the Hero's Journey framework and curated story prompts .
Prepare for and conduct interviews with elders using cultural humility and care .
Record clear, cinematic video and audio using affordable or zero-cost equipment .
Safely organize, back up, and store your digital files and consent forms for future generations .
Transform your raw recordings into an interactive, living family storybank using simple technology tools .

Recording a story today means it will never be lost tomorrow . Dive in to start creating a bridge between the past, present, and future .

7: Building a Storytelling Culture

Resources

Module 7 Worksheet - EN

Module 7 Worksheet - JA

Story Lab Mini-Course (Video)

Story Gathering Toolkit

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