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Public Engagement on Nuclear disarmament and the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons Dec. 1 2018
Picture

Kupu Ou" - Ruirua by Kura Moeka'a. (2017)

-Paomu-
Kua aruru te paomu. Te moana e te enua kua takinokinoia e te tangata.

-Bomb-
The bomb went off. This has damaged our ocean and land. (Damage brought on by man made weapons)

In light of both Cook Islands Language week and Fact Tuesday for Nuclear Testing in the Pacific - the literal and figurative means of 'bombing' ones land, ocean and culture has been detrimental in the survival of people and humanity.

The declining use of the Cook Islands Maori language in our communities (diasporic, autonomous, homogeneous?) is saddening and alarming.

The nuclear testing that occured in our Pacific Ocean has been a constant reminder of the influence the 'other' has had on our livelyhood in and of the Pacific. (Mostly negative!)

And in the wake of Elections in New Zealand - the 'bomb'ardment of broken promises is really upon us?

Waiting for the next bombshell??
F Bomb!

#new #clear #ways
#cook #islands #language #week
#bombs #away!

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  • ONLINE EXHIBITION
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  • OUR WEAVE
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  • OUR OCEAN
    • Maohi Lives Matter
    • The Ocean We Need
    • Connecting Our Ocean of Struggles: Remembering Why We Sweat and Cry Salt Water
    • Mai Em(Ocean) 2018
    • New Clear Ways >
      • Our Pacific Needs New Clear Ways NOT Japan's Waste
      • Not Japan's Dumpsite
      • We Are Not Alone
      • Pass the Solution for Nuclear Justice
      • 75th Commemoration of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
      • Solidarity with Guahan
    • Ban Seabed Mining >
      • Deep Sea Cop
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    • Self Determination >
      • International Day for Human Rights 2020
      • Kanaky Referendum
      • We Bleed Black & Red >
        • Let West Papua Join the MSG
        • Wan Musik Wan Sing Concert 2020
        • Raise the Morning Star 2019
        • Vigil and Call to Action 2019
        • Free the West Papua Seven
        • Fiji NGO Coalition Call for Intervention
        • MACFEST Solomon Islands 2018
        • Youngsolwara Artist Camp 2018
        • I am Nesia Campaign
        • Hawaii Bleeds Black & Red
        • Defenders of Self Determination Exhibition 2016
        • National Day of Action 2014
    • Madang Wansolwara Dance
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