Emancipation Day Commemoration 2026 | Panel Discussion & Mixer

🌍 What does liberation look like today? Not just freedom from — but freedom to. Join us for a remarkable event commemorating Emancipation Day 2026, hosted by the Saint Lucia High Commission in the UK, in collaboration with ReCreators Agency.

🤝 This gathering presents a unique opportunity to reflect on the significance of Emancipation, explore its ongoing relevance, and connect with fellow members of the Caribbean diaspora.

🗣️ Featured Panel Discussion: Theme: “The Relevance of Emancipation Day to the Caribbean Diaspora in the UK”

• Dr. Morgan Dalphinis — Saint Lucian Author, Linguist & Historian
• Ms. Jacqueline Roberts — Vincentian Fellow Royal Society of Arts, CEO of SV2G
• Mr. Weyland McKenzie-Witter — Jamaican Audio Artist, Archivist, Creative Producer & Writer
• Ms. Charis Davis — Jamaican-Barbadian Founder of Hush Healing & Beauty Therapist

🔍 The discussion will delve into themes of identity, culture, and heritage, examining their impact on Caribbean individuals today. Together, we will explore how we can continue to define a modern Caribbean identity on our own terms.

🌟 Special Contributions from:

• Dr. Jason Haynes - Barrister-at-law & Solicitor, Associate Professor of Law, University of Birmingham
• Ms. Rianna Patterson - Founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation

🗓️ Agenda:

• 16:00-16:50 — Guests Arrival, Check-in & Networking
• 17:00-19:30 — Presentations, Panel Discussion, and Q&A
• 19:35-21:00 — Refreshments & Networking

📜 Code of Conduct:
By registering for the event, all participants agree to uphold the following:

• Discriminatory or intimidating behaviour will not be tolerated.
• Compliance with venue rules and emergency procedures is mandatory.
• The Saint Lucia High Commission & ReCreators Agency reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any attendee breaching this code.

📸 Photography: Photographs and videos will be taken during the event for social media and promotional purposes.

🔗 Get your ticket here!