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When we began Transforming Stories, Driving Change<\/em> as a pilot research project in 2014, we wanted to see what would happen if we invited community groups advocating for change to use performance-based storytelling activities to communicate their hopes and priorities for Hamilton, this City we shared. In fact, these questions became the basis of a story prompt that animates our workshops and public events: Imagine what Hamilton might be like ten years from now if it were to become a much better City. What do you imagine life would be like in that much better Hamilton for people with experiences like yours?<\/em><\/p>\n

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In the years since that first pilot project,\u00a0TSDC productions have included performances about living in inhospitable and precarious housing (When My Home is Your Business<\/i>), dealing with the narrow mandates and inflexibility of social services (All Of Us Together & We<\/i>\u00a0Need to Talk!<\/i>), and working to overcome barriers and negative perceptions as homeless or street involved young people living in Hamilton (C<\/i>hoos<\/i>e Your Destination<\/i>).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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