2.5 hours

Starting time: 10:30am

Location: Meeting point: The Salmon of Knowledge (The Big Fish), Donegall Quay, Lagan River bank (postcode BT1 3NG Belfast). This is by the Lagan Weir footbridge and behind the Customs House.

With Dr Tom Thorpe and Mark Doherty (Co-Founders)

"Fugitive Slave" Frederick Douglass visited Belfast in the 1840s to gather support for his campaign to abolish slavery in the USA. He spoke at around 12 locations in and around Belfast, causing a huge sensation. His presence had a significant impact on the city, helping to unite its divided Protestants, Catholics, Unionists and Nationalists around the abolitionist campaign. The Anti-Slavery Belfast Tour explores Douglass and his visits, as well as Belfast's connections to the transatlantic slave trade from the 17th century. It highlights how its citizens became integral to the abolitionist movement in the British Isles, ultimately contributing to the end of slavery in the British Empire and the wider world.

Tickets: £25 Buy tickets HERE!

1 hour

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Location: Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NG Belfast

Author Jan Carson will read from her latest short story collection (April 2024) and poet, storyteller and playwright Nandi Jola will talk about her decolonisation of museums journey, followed by a conversation between the two artists and a Q&A session.

1.5 hours

Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Location: 2 Royal Avenue, BT1 1DA Belfast

Featuring speakers Dr Ashok Malhotra (QUB) and Dr Kieran Connell (QUB), Dr Colletta Dalikeni (Dundalk Institute of Technology), writer and playwright Nandi Jola, Kwame Daniels (Bounce Culture) and others

Delving into the pressing need for decolonization within educational frameworks across Ireland and Northern Ireland, this event will unite scholars, educators and community members to explore diverse strategies and initiatives aimed at dismantling colonial legacies in different educational systems. Through dialogue and shared insights, the panel will examine the current state of curricular structures, assess actionable steps for meaningful transformation and foster collaborative pathways toward sustainable change. Join us and engage with critical perspectives and contribute to shaping an inclusive and equitable educational landscape for future generations.