“Haiti and the Price of Freedom” (in French)

In 1791, the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti) became the site of a historically unique slave uprising. This revolt led to the abolition of slavery in 1793 and to Haiti’s independence in 1804 – the “first Black republic in the world.”

In this talk, author Marie-Christine Stigset takes us into this crucial period of Haitian history. She highlights how Western powers refused to recognize the new state, and how France imposed a massive indemnity on Haiti in 1825 to compensate former slave owners – what is now known as Haiti’s “double debt.”

The talk explores the social, political, economic, and environmental consequences of this historical injustice.

Talk in French, with the possibility to ask questions and receive explanations in Norwegian.
Marie-Christine Stigset’s books will be available for purchase and signing after the event.

Free event
Registration: https://franskkulturhus.extranet-aec.com/events/detail/518#/