Introduction

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The CIE Institute of Heritage Justice explores how heritage is used—and misused—as a source of power. We work to uncover the ways heritage can reinforce inequality, while also showing how it can be reclaimed to support justice, inclusion, and community empowerment.

 

Alongside hands-on programs, we support interdisciplinary research that connects different fields and sectors working with heritage. Our goal is to better understand the impact of heritage practices and to promote knowledge exchange that leads to more inclusive cultural futures.

 

We challenge dominant narratives and uplift voices that have been silenced or ignored. Through care, creativity, and solidarity, we engage with the past to help communities reclaim their stories, spaces, and cultural resources.

 

What We Do

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 We focus on:

·       Academic research programs

·       Community-based research and partnerships

·       Innovative ways of recording and sharing heritage and memory

·       Developing alternative, inclusive curricula

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