St Lucia studies Conference 2007

The Folk Research Centre

In association with the Cultural Development Foundation

Presents the 2^nd Saint Lucia Studies Conference

Monday July 30^th - Tuesday July 31^st 2007

5.30 pm - 9.00 pm at CDF Conference Room

 

 Theme: "Struggle, freedom and sovereignty in St. Lucian history."

Monday July 30^th - 5.30 - 9.00 pm

Welcome remarks: Mr. Victor Poyotte, Chairman, Folk Research Centre

 

Dr. Humphrey Regis

Topic: "Reconciliation and Emancipation."

Moderator: Nkrumah Lucien

 

Winston Phulgence

Topic: "A case for abolition in St. Lucia before 1807."

Moderator: Solomon Ageymang

 

Dr. Michael Louis

Topic: "'In a dangerous predicament': the emancipation controversy in St. Lucia in 1838."

Moderator: John Robert Lee

 

 

Tuesday July 31^st - 5.30 - 9.00 pm.

 

Gregor Williams

Topic: "St. Lucia and liberty: the route to independence."

Moderator: Robert Harvey

 

Margot Thomas

Topic: "The social and economic impact of slavery on St.:Lucia."

Moderator: Winston Phulgence

 

Dr. Tennyson Joseph

Topic: "The problem of freedom in the independence movement: the struggle to define the post-colonial St. Lucian state."

Moderator: Kennedy Samuel