Part 2 – Historical Indentureship Sites And Monuments In The Indian Diaspora

Invitation to join us THIS SUNDAY for the 155th weekly ICC (+AGI) ZOOM Public Meeting

Recognising and memorialising Indian indentureship in the diaspora with sites, sculptures, stones and monuments are immensely significant. These are tangible reminders of a crucial chapter in world history that shaped the identity and heritage of millions of people in Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific. Indian indentureship represents a period of migration, struggle and resilience, where individuals were deceptively transported from India to various parts of the world as labourers. Construction and preservation of these sites and monuments ensure that the experiences and contributions of the indentured labourers are acknowledged, remembered and passed on to future generations.

Indeed, sites and monuments are educational and cultural resources which, by their very existence, provide a deeper understanding of shared history and heritage. They offer an opportunity for individuals, both within the diaspora and from other places, to learn about the indentured labourers. Visitors can even engage with the stories, artifacts, structures and sites that embody the lives of those who endured indentureship. Truly, these monuments foster a sense of connection, empathy and respect for our ancestors who had laid the foundation for the diverse communities that exist today. It is vital that we honour the past with monuments and historical sites, thereby preserving our cultural heritage and promoting intergenerational dialogue which ultimately demonstrates the resilience of the diaspora’s spirit.

Please join us THIS SUNDAY for the 155th weekly ICC (+ AGI) ZOOM Public Meeting, Supported by the SCF, Office of the Prime Minister, T&T, May 21st 2023 at (1.00 p.m. Belize), (3.00 p.m. New York/Eastern time), (3.00 p.m. Trinidad/Atlantic time), (3.00 p.m. Guyana), (4.00 p.m. Suriname), (8.00 p.m. England), (9.00 p.m. South Africa), (11.00 p.m. Mauritius), (Mon 12.30 a.m., India), (Mon 7.00 a.m. Fiji).

Topic: Part 2 – Historical indentureship sites and monuments in the Indian Diaspora

Speakers:

  • Aniel Manurat (Suriname) – Policy Consultant, Chairman of Culture Union of Suriname (CUS), and Director of Sonal TV, Channel 8.11, using technology and content to deliver the best in entertainment.
  • Shadel Nyack-Compton (Grenada) – Attorney, President of the Indo-Grenadian Heritage Foundation, First Honorary Consul of India to Grenada, and Managing Director of Belmont Estate.
  • Junior Bacchus (St. Vincent) – President of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Indian Heritage Foundation, Former Honorary Consul of India, and UN Expert on Participation and Development.
  • Kiru Naidoo (South Africa) – A writer based in Durban with a keen interest in workers’ histories and women’s voices during indentureship. Bangladesh Market remains the centrepiece
    of his existence.

Followed by Q+A

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