Golden Tales

"Golden Tales: Chronicles of Our Community" is an initiative aimed at curating a treasury of narratives and portraits contributed by local seniors (aged 55+) who have either settled in or were born in the Municipality of Clarington. The project's primary objectives are to foster inclusivity, forge social connections, and ignite inspiration through engaging interviews and events with older adults residing in Clarington. Interviews will unveil the rich tapestry of their diverse histories, celebrating the many life events and pathways that have led individuals to this region. This undertaking will not only acquaint seniors with the process of digitizing and preserving their oral histories using multimedia but will also encourage others to embark on similar endeavors.

Interviews with participants will provide them with the social setting to share their stories of how they arrived in Clarington, the families and connections they made, as well as where they worked and how they made their living. The stories shared will give the participants an opportunity to be heard, asked questions and feel a deep sense of satisfaction knowing their stories are being recorded for future years. We live in a time when it is easier than ever to document the life happening around us. We can bridge past and future by digitally recording the stories of our past for future generations. 

The Clarington Library, Museum, and Archives gratefully recognizes the financial support of the Province of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant Program.