Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 7, 2019 16:11:25 GMT 12
FESTIVAL ORGANISERS APOLOGISE FOR DEPICTION OF NATIVE AMERICANS
The organisers of the Wild West Festival in Waimamaku have apologised and vowed to not incorporate any further Native American themes into their festival after this year's promotional material caused offence.
The apology comes after some social media backlash, leading to a letter from the Māori Women's Network, deriding what they saw as disrespectful portrayal of Native Americans.
Mera Penehira from the Māori Women's Network was disappointed by the festival's promotion of the event, which included people in blackface, and dressed up in Native American clothing.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/national/festival-organisers-apologise-depiction-native-americans
The organisers of the Wild West Festival in Waimamaku have apologised and vowed to not incorporate any further Native American themes into their festival after this year's promotional material caused offence.
The apology comes after some social media backlash, leading to a letter from the Māori Women's Network, deriding what they saw as disrespectful portrayal of Native Americans.
Mera Penehira from the Māori Women's Network was disappointed by the festival's promotion of the event, which included people in blackface, and dressed up in Native American clothing.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/national/festival-organisers-apologise-depiction-native-americans