2025 Haitian Heritage Conference

The CUNY Haitian Studies Institute is be hosting a conference on the 1825 Indemnity imposed on Haiti by France and its lasting economic, political, and social consequences. This conference seeks to provide a platform for critical discussions on the indemnity’s impact on Haiti, France, the United States, and the Caribbean.

Info: Friday, May 2nd, 5:00 – 8:00 pm

5:00 – 5:45 – Reception

5:45 - Opening & Welcome Address

6:00 – 7:30 – Panel I: Possibility for Restitution

Info: 10:00 – 10:45 – Breakfast/Greetings/Welcome

11:00 – 12:30 - Panel II: Global Actions and Connections

12:30 – 1:30 – LUNCH

1:40 – 2:40 – Student Panel

3:00 – 4:00 – Keynote: Sabine Cadeau

4:00 – 5:00 pm – Community Roundtable

5:15 – 7:00 – Closing Remarks/Reception

Host or Publisher Haitian Studies Institute