Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 11, 2019 16:12:39 GMT 12
IWI GRAPPLE WITH DESTRUCTION OF ANCIENT BURIAL GROUNDS
Iwi representatives say that coastal erosion due to climate change is destroying some of Aotearoa's most ancient burial sites.
Ngati Ranginui environmental manager Carlton Bidois says he has been picking up ancient koiwi, or bones, that have been washed out of burial sites for the past 15 years.
He says it's an issue that also tests relationships among iwi and they grapple with working through to whom the bones belong.......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2019/03/iwi-grapple-with-destruction-of-ancient-burial-grounds.html
Iwi representatives say that coastal erosion due to climate change is destroying some of Aotearoa's most ancient burial sites.
Ngati Ranginui environmental manager Carlton Bidois says he has been picking up ancient koiwi, or bones, that have been washed out of burial sites for the past 15 years.
He says it's an issue that also tests relationships among iwi and they grapple with working through to whom the bones belong.......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2019/03/iwi-grapple-with-destruction-of-ancient-burial-grounds.html
