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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ARCK Exhibition

National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) Cnr. Robert Mugabe Avenue / John Meinert Street, Windhoek, Namibia

Description of the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) and the National Museum of Namibia (NMN): NAGN and NMN are showcasing their collaborative efforts to create a safe space for the Namibian artist and researches their perspectives based on engagement with archival communal knowledge. Together with the Museums Association of Namibia (MAN), the Prussian Cultural Heritage […]

ARCK Exhibition – Opening

National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) Cnr. Robert Mugabe Avenue / John Meinert Street, Windhoek, Namibia

Description of the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) and the National Museum of Namibia (NMN): By announcing the opening of this exhibition, the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) and the National Museum of Namibia (NMN), are showcasing their collaborative efforts to create a safe space for the Namibian artist and researches their perspectives based […]

Nursing during German Colonialism in Namibia – Talk

ELCRN - Friedenskirche 6 Church St, entrance Konrad St. opposite DHPS, Windhoek, Namibia

Description of the Organisers: The Jane Katjavivi Archives Restoration Project in the ELCRN presents Tending to the Sick and Wounded – Nursing during German Colonialism in Namibia An evening with students and professors from the Department of Health Management, Ernst-Abbé University of Applied Sciences, Jena, Germany. Nurses were an integral part of the German colonial […]

Free

A Trilogy to Remembrance – Panel Discussion

House of Democracy 70-72 Frans Indongo St, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

'Trilogy to Remembrance' First of three panel discussions about the colonial past and the commemoration of the genocide. Description by the organisers, Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Namibia (FES): Raising awareness and educating youth on the OvaHerero and Nama Genocide of 1904 - 1908. Moderator: Ms Jacinta Kasume Panelists: Mr Shampapi […]

Free

Book Launch – Nama Voices

Tabitha Conference Centre F376+8P Windhoek, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

Book Launch - 'Nama Voices' Description by the organiser, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Namibia (FES): Nama Voices - Pains of the Past and Hopes for the Future Due to limited seats kindly confirm availability on or before 9 September 2024 Venue: Tabitha Conference Centre Hans-Dietrich Genscher Street, Khomasdal, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia RSVP: Cheryl Kahambea, FES […]

Free

Book Launch: ‘Beggars on our own land…’ by Willem Odendaal

Namibia Scientific Society C3QP+2F Windhoek, Namibia

Book Launch: 'Beggars on our own land...' by Willem Odendaal Description by the organisers, Basler Afrika Bibliographien (BAB) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Namibia (FES): BOOK LAUNCH INVITATION The Basler Afrika Bibliographien, Dr Willem Odendaal and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung invite to the launch of the Basel Namibia Studies Series' latest title: 'Beggars on our own […]

Free

A Trilogy to Remembrance, Part II: Reconciling the Present

House of Democracy 70-72 Frans Indongo St, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

A Trilogy to Remembrance, Part II: Reconciling the Present – Panel Discussion Second of three panel discussions about the colonial past, the commemoration of the genocide and reconciliation. Description by the organisers, Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Namibia (FES): Raising awareness and educating youth on the OvaHerero and Nama Genocide of […]

Free

Community Outreach Program on the Nama Genocide – NTLA

Ida Hoffmann Kindergarten 103 Abraham Mashego St, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

• Community Outreach Program on the Nama Genocide – NTLA • As per poster of the organisers, Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA): The Community Outreach Program on the Nama Genocide takes place at the Ida Hoffmann Kindergarten . Saturday, 28 September 2024, 14:00 Contact: Paul Thomas 085 781 7901 +264 63 222405, MABOSS.ORTMANN@gmail.com Editor's note: […]

Free

Conferences on Herero Genocide and OvaHerero Claims

Swakopmund Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia

• Conferences on Herero Genocide and OvaHerero Claims • As per poster of the organiser, OvaHerero Traditional Authority (OTA): Paramount Chief Mutjinde Katjiua invites all OvaHerero and supporters of our cause to Swakopmund PROGRAMME Monday, 30 September - Tuesday, 1 October 1st International Conference on the Herero Genocide: 120 years of Survival and Struggle Wednesday, […]

Free

A Trilogy to Remembrance, Part III: ‘Shaping a Brighter Future’

House of Democracy 70-72 Frans Indongo St, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

A Trilogy to Remembrance, Part III: 'Shaping a Brighter Future' – Panel Discussion Third of three panel discussions about the colonial past, the commemoration of the genocide and reconciliation. Launch of the book 'An Unresolved Issue' by Andreas Eckl, Matthias Häussler and Martha Akawa (eds.), published by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Namibia. Description by the organisers, […]

Free

Shark Island Concentration Camp Exhibition – Opening

Swakopmund Museum Swakopmund, Erongo Region

• Shark Island Concentration Camp Exhibition – Opening • Exhibition about the concentration camp on Shark Island at Lüderitz 1905 - 1908 during the German colonial era. Description by the organiser, the Scientific Society Swakopmund (see their Facebook page): The Landesmuseum Hannover in collaboration with the Scientific Society Swakopmund – Swakopmund Museum invites you to the […]

Free

Shark Island Concentration Camp Exhibition

Swakopmund Museum Swakopmund, Erongo Region

• Shark Island Concentration Camp Exhibition • Exhibition about the concentration camp on Shark Island at Lüderitz 1905 - 1908 during the German colonial era. Information by the organiser, the Scientific Society Swakopmund (see their Facebook page): The Landesmuseum Hannover in collaboration with the Scientific Society Swakopmund – Swakopmund Museum invites you to the Opening […]

Free