Look for partnerships for your oral history project. When community organizations work together and share resources, knowledge and skills, community projects are stronger.

Which groups could you partner with in your community?

• Elders, youth or cultural groups
• Churches
• Inuit organizations
• Nunavut Arctic College – Community Learning Centre
• District Education Authority or schools
• Library
• Friendship Centre or Family Resource Centre
• Hamlet
• Businesses
• Service organizations

The partners work together to plan the project.

What factors contribute to successful planning?

• A shared vision
• An understanding of the current situation
• Leadership
• A long-term commitment
• Community support
• Resources – financial, physical and human
• Funding support

What can partners provide?

• Funds
• In-kind services – such as space or equipment
• The programming for the project
• The participants
• Public awareness
• Resources