Research
The chief function of the NiNsee research team is to perform research from a multi-faceted perspective. The history of Dutch slavery is segmented and separated, from a historical perspective and with a departure point of Europe,. The social, economic, legal and gender based analyses and perspectives come sporadically into the discussion or not at all. This remains the case in much of the research that has been generated in the past twenty years. For this reason, our research values “oral history” and alternate sources to the archives, as an important focal point for the discussion.
The research domain is charged with developing broad based knowledge with respect to the history of slavery, with the result of achieving a balanced and truthful picture of the past. Within the research domain, active and meticulous investigation is incorporated within national and international institutions.
In the realm of international cooperation, the emphasis will lie on institutions in Suriname, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, but also with institutions in Africa, for example Ghana. It is these areas, where the archives and sources concerning the history of Dutch slavery are present.
This also applies to our cultural heritage. The National Institute for Dutch slavery and its legacy wants to make an important contribution to making several resources open to the public and to help develop new research possibilities. Students with an interest in the history of slavery can then, by means of or in association with the institute, conduct high quality research.