The laboratory was founded in 2005 by Boulou Ebanda de B béri with the financial assistance of the Canada foundation for innovation and the research Fund of the province of Ontario. The space itself, which has been endowed by the Faculty of arts of the University of Ottawa, is home to a variety of camera equipment, sound recording and Web development to facilitate the mandate of the laboratory.

Complete list of donors contributors

• -University research Alliances (CURA)
  The program aims to support the creation of alliances between community organizations and postsecondary institutions which, by a process of ongoing collaboration and mutual learning, will foster innovative research, training and the creation of new knowledge. in areas of importance for the development of social, cultural or economic development of canadian communities.
• Research council social sciences and humanities (SSHRC)
  The research Council social sciences and humanities (SSHRC) is the federal agency that promotes and supports university research and training in the humanities and social sciences.
• Canadian foundation for innovation (CFI)
  The CFI's mandate is to strengthen the capacity of canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and research institutions, non-profit Canada to conduct research and developments in world-class technology that benefits Canadians.
• Funds for research in Ontario (ORF)
  The Fund for research in Ontario (ORF) is a key element of the government's plan to support scientific excellence by supporting research that can be transformed into goods and services that will boost the economy of Ontario.
• Government of Ontario
• Faculty of arts of the University of Ottawa