"From South Asia to the Caribbean" Talk at Canada Water Library

This free talk for adults shares the story of how over a million people from India were brought to the Caribbean through the indenture system after the abolition of transatlantic slavery. It explores how migration shaped their lives, culture, and identity, and how this connects to communities in the UK today. The talk also highlights how oral history has helped to preserve and share these important stories. No booking required.

Jeevan is a Heritage Officer at the Southwark Heritage Centre, as well as a historian and heritage professional working with archives, communities, and museums across London and Manchester. Her research and publications are rooted in intersectional and socially engaged approaches, aiming to explore and represent diverse histories within heritage and historical scholarship.

Part of our South Asian Heritage Month 2025 programme, 'Roots to Routes'.

Questions? Email museumcollections@southwark.gov.uk