Why I Wrote My Book on Spirit Wrestlers / Doukhobors? was my presentation to 39 people at ‘Arts Night’ in Ottawa on Friday evening October 31st, 2014.
The event was a monthly public educational meeting organized by a local artist for guest artists in literature, visual and music. I was the first of three speakers, each given up to half an hour to present and answer questions. It was a fun and educational experience with a diverse group.
I used my time to educate the audience about Doukhobors, talk about my last book and the next book in-progress — Spirit-Wrestlers: Doukhobor Pioneers and their Friends (2016).
I was pleased that most of the audience had heard of Doukhobors, and three gave rather accurate descriptions. I wanted to deliver what I thought were the most important aspects of the Doukhobor movement before I talked about writing. To save time, I prepared a one-page handout.
I wrote the book for 3 reasons:
Read the text of my presentation and questions, and click on the images to see what was projected on the large screen. At the end is the handout. And here are 21 photos of this Arts Night.
The event was a monthly public educational meeting organized by a local artist for guest artists in literature, visual and music. I was the first of three speakers, each given up to half an hour to present and answer questions. It was a fun and educational experience with a diverse group.
I used my time to educate the audience about Doukhobors, talk about my last book and the next book in-progress — Spirit-Wrestlers: Doukhobor Pioneers and their Friends (2016).
I was pleased that most of the audience had heard of Doukhobors, and three gave rather accurate descriptions. I wanted to deliver what I thought were the most important aspects of the Doukhobor movement before I talked about writing. To save time, I prepared a one-page handout.
I wrote the book for 3 reasons:
- biographies — our people
- misinformation — misconceptions, myths
- posterity — next generations
- Peter Oglow (1913 - 2004)
- Nick Troubetzkoy
- Kim Kanigan
- Jim Deacove
- Elaine and Alfred Podovinikoff
Read the text of my presentation and questions, and click on the images to see what was projected on the large screen. At the end is the handout. And here are 21 photos of this Arts Night.
Sorry we missed your presentation, Koozma… it sounds like you had a great turnout and much interest. The photos are great, especially the one of you alone… very luminous!
ReplyDeleteThe pleasure of coming to your presentation was all ours! I thought I knew a lot about the Doukhobors, but guess what: I learned so many new things and I enjoyed the rest of the presentations, particularly the singer, what a sweet lady with a sweet, sweet voice and her husband was very professional, too.
ReplyDeleteWe thank you for the pictures. We don't see each other very often, so I can tell you this: you do not look or act a day older than the day met you, and that was a long time ago! Bravo, you are an inspiration for us!
What a fascinating read- the history of you and your people ! I missed the evening, unfortunately, but I was able to catch up by reading the story in /on your blog. Congratulation Koozma. The story is very inspiring , touches the roots of a mature community.
ReplyDeleteI will inform the Polish group about your blog, the latest article and the Arts Night.
Peace. All the best.