Community ofRECONCILE

RECONCILE (REthinking COmmunities, Narratives and Collections through Inclusive Learning and Exchange) is a research initiative focused on addressing the imbalances between former colonial powers and formerly colonised countries in heritage, archives, and academia. It emphasises the need for comprehensive decolonisation that goes beyond restitution, engaging local communities as co-creators of knowledge and fostering reciprocal learning. By connecting European, South African, and Indonesian institutions, RECONCILE aims to transform institutional narratives and practices, promote equitable partnerships, and centre indigenous knowledge systems.