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Inside Memory

A Story of Living in the Past and Present of a Social and Cultural Movement

University of Victoria, Canada, ahnab{at}uvic.ca

The following is a story of the author and her mother. This story takes place within a small social and cultural movement of the Sons of Freedom Doukhobors. Through a coconstructed narrative, the author captures personal discourses, thoughts, and memories extending throughout 30 years. Their experiences and distinct cultural locations reflect a tenacity to preserve cultural identity while struggling to maintain their relationship. Throughout the story are glimpses of history, which is woven into their lives. The author demonstrates how culture, tradition, and motivation transmit the spirit of their ancestors into the present. The author looks at how present and past share time and space, in spirit and in action.

Key Words: cultural identity • collective memory • social movement • narratives

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