Events related to Namibia’s Past

Please note: In this event calendar, ‘Dialogue on Namibia’s Past’ publishes events based on submissions from event organisers.
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Annual Genocide Memorial Walk 2026 – NTLA

Lüderitz ǁKharas Region, Namibia

• Annual Genocide Memorial Walk 2026 – NTLA • As per announcement of the event on Facebook by the organiser, Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA): Annual Genocide Memorial Walk 10 April to 12 April 2026, in Lüderitz, Karas Region "The NTLA is delighted to announce that we will host Professor Joshua Castellino at the Annual Genocide […]

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Economic Inequality & Post-Colonial Justice – Discussion

NAMSOV Learn In Peace Centre Cnr. 21st Avenue / Mica St, Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, Namibia

• Economic Inequality & Post-Colonial Justice – Discussion • Part 3 of the discussion series 'Intergenerational Dialogue' Information by the organisers, Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Namibia (FES):   Economic Inequality & Post-Colonial Justice What does justice look like in the aftermath of colonial dispossession, and how do we address the economic inequalities it […]

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From Genocide to Marginalisation: Narratives of San Communities in Namibia – Presentation

Hotel Thüringerhof Cnr. Independence Avenue / Prof. Mburumba Kerina St (former Bahnhof St), Windhoek, Namibia

• From Genocide to Marginalisation: Narratives of San Communities in Namibia – Presentation • From Genocide to Marginalisation: Narratives of Historical and Contemporary Realities of the !Xun, Ju|'hoansi, Naro and Haiǁom San Communities in Namibia Information by the organiser, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Namibia (FES): This report presents preliminary findings from qualitative fieldwork, conducted among San communities in […]

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Gender, Identity & Healing – Discussion

Swanevelde Community Hall P. Gurirab St / Cnr. Dr Libertina Amathila Avenue, Orwetoveni, Otjiwarongo, Namibia

• Gender, Identity & Healing – Discussion • Part 4 of the discussion series 'Intergenerational Dialogue' Information by the organisers, Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Namibia (FES):   Gender, Identity & Healing – Discussion How do histories of violence, shifting gender norms, spirituality, and trauma shape who we are, and how we heal? […]

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Genocide Remembrance Day 2026 – Official Events

Lüderitz ǁKharas Region, Namibia

• Genocide Remembrance Day 2026 – Official Events • Information as per Facebook post of the Ministry of Information and Communication (MICT), Hardap Regional Office:   ǁKharas & Hardap Regions The Offices of the Regional Governors of ǁKharas and Hardap cordially invite members of the public, stakeholders, community leaders, youth, and all Namibians to join […]

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German Colonial Architecture – From Contested History to Shared Built Heritage – Talk

Online - Zoom , Namibia

• German Colonial Architecture – From Contested History to Shared Built Heritage – Talk •   Online Lecture on behalf of the ICOMOS Germany Working Group on Shared Built Heritage Information by the organiser, Deutsches Nationalkomitee von ICOMOS e.V.: German Colonial Architecture – From Contested History to Shared Built Heritage – Talk Built structures dating from […]

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POSTPONED – Post-Colonial Perspectives on the Role, Identity and Challenges of Youth – Talk

Online - Teams , Namibia

• POSTPONED to 26 June 2026: Post-Colonial Perspectives on the Role, Identity and Challenges of Youth in Contemporary Society – Talk •   Part 1 of the talk series 'Political Dialogues' Information by the organiser, Landless People's Movement (LPM) - Youth Command Element:   Post-Colonial Perspectives on the Role, Identity, and Challenges of Youth in […]

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Post-Colonial Perspectives on the Role, Identity and Challenges of Youth – Talk

Online - Teams , Namibia

• Post-Colonial Perspectives on the Role, Identity and Challenges of Youth in Contemporary Society – Talk • (postponed from 24 June 2026 to 26 June 2026)   Episode 1 of the talk series 'Political Dialogues' Information by the organiser, Landless People's Movement (LPM) - Youth Command Element:   Post-Colonial Perspectives on the Role, Identity, and […]

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Post-Colonial Perspectives on the Role, Identity and Challenges of Youth – Talk

Online - Teams , Namibia

• Post-Colonial Perspectives on the Role, Identity and Challenges of Youth in Contemporary Society – Talk • (postponed from 26 June 2026 to 29 June 2026)   Episode 1 of the talk series 'Political Dialogues' Information by the organiser, Landless People's Movement (LPM) - Youth Command Element:   Post-Colonial Perspectives on the Role, Identity, and […]

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Red Flag Heroes Commemoration Day in Okahandja – July commemoration

Okahandja Okahandja, Khomas Region, Namibia

• Red Flag Heroes Commemoration Day in Okahandja – July commemoration •   17 July to 19 July 2026 (Friday to Sunday) Venue: Okahandja Erf 1755 and Okahandja Community Hall Information as per programme by the organisers, OvaHerero Traditional Authority (OTA) and OvaHerero Genocide Foundation (OGF): JULY COMMEMORATION Program 17th to 19th July 2026 - […]

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OvaHerero Commemoration Day in Okahandja

Okahandja Okahandja, Khomas Region, Namibia

• OvaHerero Commemoration Day in Okahandja •   24 July to 26 July 2026 (Friday to Sunday) Venues: Okahandja Erf 1755, Kukuri Center and Okahandja Community Hall. Information as per programme by the organisers, OvaHerero Traditional Authority (OTA) of Paramount Chief Mutjinde Katjiua and OvaHerero Genocide Foundation (OGF):   'Their Legacy Our Strength, Their Vision […]

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A New Ethics of Cooperation (Germany & Namibia) – Symposium

Creative Industry Institute Africa 3 Hügel Street (turn-off from Sam Nujoma Drive at the crossing Robert Mugabe Avenue), Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

• A New Ethics of Cooperation (Germany & Namibia) – Symposium •   Exploring collaboration, care and shared futures in places shaped by complexity and possibility between Namibia and Germany.   Buhle Ndhlovu * Aziz Sandja * Gabriel Schimmeroth * Tuli Mekondjo * Golda Ha-Eiros * Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja * Prof. Susanne Kuß * Nesindano Namises […]

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