File consists of a programme for the poetry festival held in Trois-Rivieres from 29 Sep. to 8 Oct. 2023.
File consists of printed messages and images sent from and to Judith Cowan.
File consists of printed messages and images sent from and to Judith Cowan.
File consists of letters written to and from Judith Cowan.
File consists of letters written to and from Judith Cowan.
File consists of a photocopy of descriptions by the donor of the contents of the audio cassettes.
File consists of printed messages and images sent to or from Judith Cowan.
File consists of printed messages and images sent to or from Judith Cowan.
File consists of printed messages and images sent to or from Judith Cowan.
File consists of an unedited proof copy of the novel “Far cry” (2023).
File consists of printed messages and images sent to or from Judith Cowan.
File consists of letters written by and to Judith Cowan.
19-year-old Mawadah was born in Egypt, moving with her family briefly to the U.S. and Canada before settling in Saudi Arabia. Mawadah compares living in Medina vs Jeddah, coming-of-age as a woman in Saudi Arabia, and finding home in Egypt..
21-year-old Andrew was born in Egypt, moved with his family to Jordan, and returned to Egypt just to move to Dubai on a whim following the 2011 revolution. Andrew discusses the challenges of assimilation, redefining his relationship with Copticity, and reclaiming Egyptianness.
55-year-old Hassan was born in the Philippines, and his parents' diplomatic career moved him between Egypt, Afghanistan, and the UK. Hassan discusses his experiences of migrating straight out of university to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, nepotism in the workforce in the GCC, and maintaing roots at home.
37-year-old Shereen was born in Saudi Arabia, returning to Egypt at the age of 10 before migrating to Oman to work as a teacher at the age of 31. Shereen discusses the challenges of living abroad as a single woman, the importance of financial independence, and why parents shouldn't hesitate to let their daughters live abroad.
44-year-old Mai was born in Kuwait, returning to Egypt at the age of seven. Mai discusses growing up around family in Kuwait, returning to Kuwait at 29 for her husband's job, and life as a homemaker vs a working mother.
21-year-old Alya was born in Egypt, moved to Kuwait for at six years old, then returned to Egypt for university. Alya discusses her love-hate relationship with Kuwait, living in Cairo vs Alexandria, and coming home after years abroad.
A 21-year-old woman who was born in Lesotho and moved to Egypt at the age of eight discusses culture shock, finding community in Cairo, and the difference between racism in Egypt vs the GCC.
77-year-old Mohsen was born in Egypt, taking the leap to migrate to Kuwait in 1966 and living there until 2015. Mohsen discusses early life in Kuwait, building a family abroad, and the impact of the 1991 Iraqi invasion on Kuwaiti society.
27-year-old Ziad was born in Egypt, migrated with his family to Saudi Arabia at the age of five then to Oman at the age of 12, and now lives in the UAE. Ziad discusses memories of trips home to Port Said, anti-Egyptian racism in the Gulf, and the transformative experience of re-connecting with Egypt during his mandatory military service.
22-year-old Touqa was born in Egypt before moving immediately with her family to the UAE. Touqa discusses her early memory of life in Sharjah, the challenges of 'blending in' on trips back to Egypt, and why Dubai will always be home.
A 22-year-old man who was born in Egypt, raised in Kuwait, studied in the U.S. and currently resides in Canada discusses differences between the countries and how migration has shaped his vision for the future.
File contains administrative records including budgets, correspondence with faculty and the university archivist, project plans, event programmes and promotional documents (conferences, symposiums, exhibitions), and report templates.
File contains administrative records documenting the project’s incorporation, by-laws, minutes, banking resolutions, and director consents.
File consists of a heavily edited typescript draft.
File consists of a typescript draft, edited by the author.
File consists of a typescript draft, edited by the author.