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About the Trust Fund
In 2004, the Mauritian government decided to send the nomination dossier of “le Morne Brabant Mountain” for inscription on the World Heritage List, during that same year, the Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund was set up and the Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund Act was voted in parliament.
At present there are two heritage legislations which govern the management of the Le Morne Cultural Landscape; The Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund Act of 2004 and the National Heritage Act of 2003. Copies of these legislations may be obtained at the seat of these two institutions and they may be contacted for any queries regarding management issues related to the landscape.
The vision of the Fund for the cultural landscape is as follows:
“…to serve as a focal point for current and future generations to celebrate resistance against oppression anywhere in the world as well as commemorate the suffering of humans through slavery and other systems of exploitation. It should be a living example of oppressed people achieving freedom, independence, dignity and respect for their values and cultures. It will do so by becoming a centre of excellence in terms of research, in particular the history of maroons in the wider context of slavery, and by playing a prominent role in unlocking cultural and economic opportunities for those who have suffered most under the system of slavery."
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To preserve and manage the cultural landscape of Le Morne so that it can be used in a wise and sustainable manner without compromising its authenticity and integrity.
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To develop Le Morne as a focal for celebrating resistance to slavery by furthering high quality research on slavery in general that will not only be made available to the public but in which the latetr can also participate;
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To utilize Le Morne as a tool for local economic development and capacity building so that it will play an important role in opening up opportunities for those who have been left behind in terms of economic development.
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To cherish Le Morne as a symbol of reconciliation and forgiveness, not only nationally but also on a global scale, so that humanity will combine forces to resist exploitation of one human by another; and
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To rally around Le Morne in support of those who continue to be oppressed and exploited by other human beings, so that it is not only a symbol of the past but a living reminder of the present.
| Mr. M. Laclé | Acting Chairperson |
| Mr. D. Mungra | Representative , Prime Minister’s Office |
| Mr. F. Chuttan | Representative, Ministry of Arts and Culture |
| Mr. .A. Joomun | Representative , Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security |
| Mr. Banshi | Representative, Ministry of Finance & Economic Development |
| Mrs. C. Dookhony | Representative, Ministry of Education & Human Ressouces |
| Mrs. S.L.Ng Yun Wing | Representative, Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development |
| Mr. F.S.Dyalah | Representative, Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture |
| Mrs. M. Thannoo | Representative, National Heritage Fund |
| Dr (Mrs.) A. Jahanger-Chojoo | Representative, Mahatma Gandhi Institute |
| Mrs. Florise Antoine | Representative, Black River District Council |
| Mr. Y.Mungroo | Member |
| Mr. A.Latour | |
| Mr. H.Seetharamdoo | |
| Mrs. C Le Chartier |
It has been proposed that a consultative forum be set up so as to enable local and international individuals, institutions and organizations to share information and to voice out their views on the management of the Le Morne Cultural Landscape. Invitations have been sent out, and applicants may contact the Le Morne office for registration purposes.
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Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund
Corner Avenue des Camelias, Royal Road, Le Morne Village
Tel: +(230) 4515759
Fax: +(230) 4515765
Email: lemorne@intnet.mu