A Garifuna conference on the history and heritage of St Vincent
A Garifuna conference on the history and heritage of St Vincent:
UK collaboration and co-production
In conjunction with
St.Vincent and the Grenadines 2nd Generation (SV2G), the UK Garifuna Foundation
& the Second Garinagu Delegation to the UK, 2022
Bringing together researchers and communities to continue exploring the history of St Vincent and the Garifuna, with the Central American Black Organization, SV2G, the UK Garifuna Foundation and UK diasporic communities
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10.30AM |
Arrival - coffee |
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11:00 AM |
Welcome |
Prof. Kate Astbury, University of Warwick |
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11:15 AM |
Garifuna tribute to our ancestors |
Félix Gamboa |
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11.20 AM |
Introduction to CABO |
Mirtha Colon, CABO |
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11:50 AM |
Prisoners of War from the Caribbean in the UK during the 1790s |
Abigail Coppins, University of Warwick |
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12.20 PM |
New Findings on the Garifuna people’s history |
Andoni Castillo, UK Garifuna Foundation |
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12.50 PM |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
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1.30 PM |
Drumming workshop |
Félix Gamboa and SV2G |
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2.00 PM |
Keynote session: Chatoyer, Leith and Saint Vincent in the 1770s |
Dr. Desha Osborne, Hunter College City University of New York |
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2:45 PM |
Co-production of research |
Jacqueline Roberts, SV2G |
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3.15 PM |
Tea/Coffee Break |
Wycombe Steel Orchestra Performance |
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3.45 PM |
Experiences of the Garifuna people in Central America |
Ingrid Gamboa- Guatemala, Yimene Calderon –Honduras, Sandra Miranda - Belize |
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4:15 PM |
Drumming performance |
Chief Joseph Chatoyer Performance Group |
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4.45 PM |
Plenary discussion on next steps |
All attendees |
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5:00 PM |
Closing Remarks |
Prof. Kate Astbury, University of Warwick |