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Dona Nham

Dona Nham is an artist and researcher interested in the intersections of memory, identity, and (dis)placement. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacology from the University of Alberta and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Media Studies at Concordia University. Dona’s academic work examines the impact of colonialism, imperialism, and white supremacy on cultural memory and identity fragmentation. Her current research project, Mediating Memory: Exploring (De)fragmentation in Vietnamese Canadian Diaspora, combines critical autoethnography and mixed-media approaches to reconnect fragmented family stories. She co-founded SistersInMotion, organizing numerous community events empowering Indigenous, Black and racialized women, femmes, and gender-diverse people through spoken word and creative practices. She has also performed at prominent festivals, including Festival TransAmérique and Festival Phénoména. With almost a decade of experience as a multidisciplinary artist, facilitator, and organizer, Dona is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices through her practice-based research and creative work.