Emancipation Day 2023 marked a pivotal moment in Belize’s cultural calendar. On August 1st, 1838, a British law granting full legal emancipation to enslaved Africans in Belize came intoeffect. To honor this occasion, a state ceremony was held on Monday,…
In a joint effort to safeguard and celebrate the vibrant heritage of the Maya people of Belize, the Institute for Social and Cultural Research (ISCR-NICH) and the Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs worked to acquire a…
On January 13, 2023, a significant milestone in Belizean history was marked with the launch of the “Let Belize Live: Speeches of the Premier” Exhibition. This collaborative effort between the Institute for Social and Cultural Research, the Belize Archives and…
