Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 1, 2019 18:40:53 GMT 12
AN ORIGINAL VOICE FOR THE MĀORI RENAISSANCE
The Māori Law Society is honouring Justice Joseph Victor Williams (Ngāti Pūkenga, Te Arawa), following his appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. As the first Māori to attain the position, Justice Williams is a role model for a generation of aspiring Māori lawyers.
“If we think of someone who is strong is fighting for Māori issues in law, who is passionate about Māori culture, who is committed to Māori language, there's no doubt that's him”, says Alana Thomas.
An original voice for the Māori renaissance movement of the '80s, Justice Joe Williams is the voice behind the song “Maranga Ake Ai” by the band 'Aotearoa’.
Justice Williams will be formally acknowledged by the Māori Law Society tonight.....
teaomaori.news/original-voice-maori-renaissance
The Māori Law Society is honouring Justice Joseph Victor Williams (Ngāti Pūkenga, Te Arawa), following his appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. As the first Māori to attain the position, Justice Williams is a role model for a generation of aspiring Māori lawyers.
“If we think of someone who is strong is fighting for Māori issues in law, who is passionate about Māori culture, who is committed to Māori language, there's no doubt that's him”, says Alana Thomas.
An original voice for the Māori renaissance movement of the '80s, Justice Joe Williams is the voice behind the song “Maranga Ake Ai” by the band 'Aotearoa’.
Justice Williams will be formally acknowledged by the Māori Law Society tonight.....
teaomaori.news/original-voice-maori-renaissance