Curating a transnational intellectual space: A conversation with Dr Kumar Mahabir and Shalima Mohammed about the Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre’s Thought Leaders’ Public Forum
Interview explores community engagement and heritage preservation in the Indo-Caribbean cultural context, highlighting challenges and successes.
Key Points
The aim is to reflect on the significance of the Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre’s Thought Leaders’ Public Forum and its impact on community engagement.
Conducted interviews with Dr. Kumar Mahabir and Shalima Mohammed
Documented the history of the Thought Leaders’ Public Forum
Analyzed aspirations and challenges faced in community engagement efforts
Over 300 sessions curated, showcasing diverse themes and discussions
Highlighted contributions to heritage preservation and community building
Identified challenges in maintaining a participatory digital archive