Why there is no peace in Israel: Defining Indigeneity
Dr Sheree Trotter discusses the indigeneity of the Jewish people and why it matters.
Guest Post: Jewish Connection to the Land of Israel
Shifra Horn discusses the Jewish connection to the land of Israel.
A symbolic exchange between peoples of the land
A special event organized by a Māori tribe in the north of Aotearoa New Zealand to welcome the new Israeli Ambassador also provided a unique opportunity to mark Earth Day.
The Forging of Māori/Israel Friendship
NgaPuhi kaumatua, Pat Ruka spearheaded the staging of a special event to welcome back the ambassador after he was recalled, following New Zealand’s infamous co-sponsoring of the anti-Israel UNSC Resolution 2334 in 2016.
Historic Māori-led Apology To Israel
History was made on 29 July 2018 when the indigenous people of New Zealand organised a special ceremony to honour and welcome the Israeli ambassador, His Excellency Dr. Itzhak Gerberg.
Indigenous support on Israel’s 70th
“We, the Māori people support Israel. And there are many behind me and all over this nation that support Israel.” With these words Tawhiri Littlejohn, Ngati Whatua, opened the ‘Celebrating Israel at 70’ rally at Silo Park Auckland. He then recited the well known karakia, E to Matou Matua (The Lord’s Prayer).
Not all Māori on board with Marama
The return of Jews to their ancient homeland has been an inspiring example for many indigenous peoples. Even though the Jewish people experienced expulsion and dispossession, they never abandoned their hope of return, and a small Jewish remnant kept ahi kā (continuous presence) in the land over many centuries of dispersal. The rebirth of Hebrew has been an inspiration for the revitalisation of Te Reo Māori in Aotearoa.