StrypeyA belated Parihaka Day greeting to all fedizens of Aotearoa, lest we forget. I kept intending to post this all through November 5 but kept getting distracted.
A perspective on the legacy of Parihaka from one of its descendants, Jack McDonald, published in 2017:
A milestone day for Parihaka – and for the long march to justice and peace in Aotearoa
I grew up knowing I was a descendant of one of the world’s most inspiring examples of peace and non-violence, but was ashamed to find it meant so little in my own country. Today's reconciliation event is a powerful sign that is changing, writes Jack McDonald At 5am on November 5, 1881, 1,600 sold
An official statement on Parihaka published yesterday:
https://www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/features/140-years-on-from-the-invasion-of-parihaka/
140 years on from the invasion of Parihaka - New Zealand Parliament
This year, we mark the 140th anniversary of the invasion at Parihaka. Read how Parliament has since acknowledged the legacy of the Parihaka community, recorded the apology made by the Crown to its people, and assisted Parihaka in looking to a positive future.