Credits & Acknowledgments
This project is the result of countless contributions, collaborations, and acts of trust
The Drivers
Our deepest gratitude to the seven drivers who shared their stories with vulnerability and courage. Your narratives illuminate systemic challenges while reminding us of the resilience of the human spirit.
Names and certain details have been presented with consent. All participants maintain full rights to their stories and images.
Project Team
Project Director & Oral Historian
Conceptualization, interviews, editing
Technical Director
Digital exhibition design and development
Cinematography
Video production and direction
Community Liaisons
Multilingual outreach, participant support, translation services
Partners & Funders
Lead Partner
Toronto Ward Museum
Fiscal sponsorship, project guidance, archival support
Oral History Partner
Museum of Immigration
Methodology consultation, ethical framework development
Funding Support
Canada Council for the Arts
Ontario Arts Council
Toronto Arts Council
Technical Credits
Web Development: Node.js, Express, EJS
Design: Tailwind CSS, Custom CSS
Typography: Playfair Display (Google Fonts), Inter (Google Fonts)
Video Hosting: [Platform TBD]
Accessibility Testing: WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
Special Thanks
To the community organizations, advocates, and individuals who connected us with participants, provided translation services, offered feedback, and championed this work.
To the families of the drivers who supported them through the interview process and graciously shared their time.
© 2024 Qissa. All rights reserved.
Video interviews and personal narratives remain the intellectual property of participants.
Educational and non-commercial use permitted with attribution.