Dear all,
I am writing to let you know about an upcoming workshop that I will be leading, in conjunction with Dr Gemma Romain and the National Archives, UK. The workshop is entitled 'Obeah Histories: Exploring Caribbean Lives under Colonial Laws', and takes place on 25 January 2013. It is organised as part of the AHRC-funded project 'Spiritual Politics in Caribbean History' based at Newcastle University. This half-day workshop explores histories of Caribbean religion and its suppression from the eighteenth to the twentieth century, focusing especially on the use of laws against obeah. Participants will explore original archival documents as well as look at images from The National Archives' Caribbean through a Lens project. The session focuses on Caribbean people's practice of African-oriented religion and healing, and state efforts to suppress this. Drawing on legislation and the stories of individuals who faced prosecution, we will investigate practices that were made illegal through colonial laws against 'Obeah' and against 'Shouters' (the Spiritual Baptist religion).
The workshop is free and all are welcome, but places are limited, so please be sure to book at the link below.
Venue: The National Archives, UK
Date: Friday, 25 January 2013 from 1pm until 5pm
For more information, venue details, and to book a place, visit http://obeahhistories.eventbrite.co.uk
Best wishes
Diana Paton
Dr Diana Paton
Reader in Caribbean History
Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
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