Indenture No More: Gandhi’s Role in the Abolition of Indentureship
Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
- In-Person event
- Room 103,, Steacie Building, Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
A sought-after speaker on slavery, indentureship, and entrepreneurship, Hemraj Ramdath has addressed audiences at colleges, universities, and global Indian diaspora conferences worldwide. He is the author of Beyond Indentureship: Indo-Trinidadian Entrepreneurs (2023) and Iconic Brands of the Caribbean, scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.
Ramdath’s talk follows a garlanding ceremony at 10 a.m. commemorating the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth at his statue in front of Richcraft Hall, located next to the Steacie Building on Carleton University’s campus.
This event is co-sponsored by the College of the Humanities, Carleton University, and the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Council of Ottawa.