International Conference on Memory and Global Migration Studies (ICMGMS - 26)

This track explores the interplay between cultural memory and the narratives constructed by migrant communities. It seeks to understand how these narratives shape identities and influence social cohesion within diasporic contexts.

Focusing on the complexities of transnational identities, this track examines how heritage practices are maintained and transformed across borders. It aims to highlight the role of memory in the preservation and reinterpretation of cultural heritage among migrant populations.

This session addresses the critical relationship between memory, social justice, and migration. It invites discussions on how collective memories of migration can inform contemporary social justice movements and policies.

This track investigates the dynamics of intercultural communication within diaspora communities and its impact on memory formation. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue in fostering understanding and solidarity among diverse cultural groups.

This session critically examines the influence of historical memory on contemporary migration policies. It seeks to uncover how collective memories of past migrations shape current political and social attitudes towards migrants.

This track applies critical theoretical frameworks to the study of memory in the context of migration. It encourages participants to interrogate power dynamics and the politics of memory in shaping migrant experiences.

Focusing on community-based approaches, this session explores how memory practices are enacted within migrant communities. It aims to highlight the role of local narratives in fostering community resilience and identity.

This track examines the concept of memory landscapes in diaspora contexts, exploring how physical and virtual spaces contribute to collective memory. It invites discussions on the implications of these landscapes for identity and belonging.

This session employs narrative analysis to explore individual and collective migration experiences. It aims to uncover the ways in which personal stories contribute to broader understandings of migration and memory.

This track investigates the role of cultural memory in driving social change within migrant communities. It seeks to understand how memories of struggle and resilience inform activism and community development.

Focusing on identity formation, this session explores how global migration influences individual and collective identities. It aims to highlight the complexities of identity in relation to memory, belonging, and cultural exchange.