He added that museums in Namibia and elsewhere should be prepared to safeguard these returned items, ensuring that they are contextualised within the rich histories from which they originated.
- “This empowers communities to reclaim their heritage, reconnect with their past, and strengthen their identity for future generations. For Namibia, like many other African nations, the conversation around restitution remains a crucial issue,” he indicated.
Haitula was among a group of people who took part in a recent workshop in Paris, France, which was centred around the restitution of cultural artefacts and the critical role language plays in these discourses.
