Many misconceptions will be addressed during this course and new connections made as people go on a learning journey about #RasTafari and its foundations, precepts and contributions to society and consciousness....
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Find out more about this online course on colonisingthearchive.com
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This week we revisit the theme of RasTafari through the lens of Decolonising The Archives, who are bringing teaching and archival scholarship on RasTafari through their 'From Yard to Archive Reparative Archive Programme' which is an inity of collaboration between RasTafari bredrin and sistren from Jamaica and the UK (Birmingstrong).
If you want to know more about RasTafari contribution to world politics, consciousness and livity then tune in to find out how to enrol on this online course with an in person launch 13th June @Yard (Birmingham), and the 4 week course starting June 25th.
Our guests Sista Scholars Connie Bell (DTA) and Mama G/Tekina Nuna (Jamaica Maroon Community) bring us insights into RasTafari in both Jamaica and the UK and share details on this foundation course.
#Rastafari #OnlineCourse #Foundation #FoodForTheMind
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There’s less than one week left to apply for the Reparative Archive Prepatory Course that’s being led by @de_archive .
Using Rastafari as a framework the course promises to ground you in Birminghams black history and introduce you to the importance of community archiving.
Link to tickets in bio 🎟️
Decolonising the Archive ( DTA) has collaborated with AFFRIMUHERE to bring training and scholarships to community members interested in restitution work and museum best practice.
The groundbreaking initiative is joined by a team of scholars and experts in the field of provenance, restitution and museum best practice. Applications for scholarships are now closed until the next round.
Thanks to the many students, Kenyan based organisations embracing this journey.
#ACTIONNOTABAGAMOUTH
@Njoki.museologist@Its_vsion@AFFORDUK@tukface.ke@TwawezaComms@museumsofkenya , @michaelburgess227@_missboit
Decolonising the Archive is excited about our collaboration with @hoodfutures.studio to bring this conversation to the community.
As we continue to expand our approach to our reparative archiving program we aim to establish, despite the challenges, a critical comprehensive guide towards unity and pride in works done by our forefathers and mothers that have developed the frameworks of a global African heritage
Join Jamaica ‘s rising reggae artist @mysticwarriorofficial on May 22nd , 7pm for a live reggae performance addressing the lives/narratives of the community.
Participate in this archives inna di music special .
This is part of the @citysplashfest community partners programme hitting London and beyond.
This intimate (Online) mini concert will be accompanied with an interview by Decolonising the Archive ( DTA) and can be enjoyed in the comfort of your living room, backyard glamping or wherever is your vibe.
RSVP for your free space via link in bio
Applications are open for our new course with @de_archive .
From Yard to Archive: Rastafari, Resilience, Birmingham is a foundational course, facilitated and designed by Decolonising the Archive (DTA), exploring the historical, sociological and reparative narratives of Birmingham through the lens of the radical Rastafarian movement within a Black Birmingham context.
Four online sessions. Thursdays from 25 June to 16 July, 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Applications close Tuesday 19 May. Apply via the link in bio.
#ACTIONNOTABAGAMOUTH
Join Decolonising the Archive as we launch the scholarship program for Kenyan and Zimbabwean Nationals @tukface.ke (Technical University Kenya, Nairobi) on Friday 24th April.
Enjoy the informative panel conversation, share this scholarship opportunity for the Museum Restitution accredited Course in Africa and why there is a need for Restitution and Ethical approaches around museums.
Reception / refreshments is at 2pm ( Kenyan time)
Guests speakers ;
Director of Culture
Professor Kimani Njogu
Dr Tony Oduor
Dr. Purity Kiura
Dr. Rudo Sithole
Dr. Flora Mutere
Follow us to stay connected and if you’re in the area and interested, apply now…
From Yard to Archive. Something is coming.
A collaboration between Hood Futures Studio and @de_archive .
More soon. #ActionNotABagAMouth
Photo: @yonatantiruneh
Lock in to a performance essay with artist in residence @mutullu TODAY on DTA.SPACE our digital performance and exhibition platform.
More to come from our talented network of Correcting our Collecting Reparative Archivists.
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It’s about time we reclaim our narrative.
In this short film, Pan-African spoken word artist and aspiring community archivist Mutulu connects the dots between resistance against state pressure, traumatic events in our collective consciousness and the purposeful erasure of achievement.
This is the first in a new iteration of works delivered via DTA.SPACE; Decolonising the Archive’s digital platform created to share the work of the creative memory-workers within our international family.
New spoken word essay by @mutullu dropping April 10th 🙌🏾
Mutulu is an artist , actor and aspiring community archivist in our upcoming Correcting our Collecting: Introduction to Reparative Archiving programme.
@connor_strutt_cs@a8muf@singintheringuk
Decolonising the Archive (DTA) is proud to celebrate @hollycagraham 🙌🏾
Curator, artist, community archivist and Correcting Our Collecting course graduate, Holly has been awarded a Fellowship with the Benin Bronze Museum of Harlem.
She’ll be one of two DTA representatives sharing her work globally with @restitutionstudygroup and continuing her journey with DTA through our 2026 Museum Restitution Course.
This is what happens when creativity meets purpose.
Well done Holly and we are excited to continue working with you!
#DecolonisingTheArchive #CommunityArchiving
#Action Not A Bag a Mouth
