Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 10, 2021 4:11:27 GMT 12
A CALL TO ARMS FOR HONESTY ON HAMILTON’S HISTORY
The Hamilton city emblem tells one side of the city’s history - now activists are calling for a new design and approach to history including the Māori perspective
She has started a petition calling for an update to the coat of arms that would reflect the partnership between Māori and other New Zealanders, rather than a depiction of the city’s painful colonial history.
She wants to see the city's emblem updated to reflect the council's commitment to Te Tiriti, show the city's true history and be something Hamiltonians can be proud of......
www.newsroom.co.nz/hamilton-youth-calls-for-coat-of-arms-change
The Hamilton city emblem tells one side of the city’s history - now activists are calling for a new design and approach to history including the Māori perspective
She has started a petition calling for an update to the coat of arms that would reflect the partnership between Māori and other New Zealanders, rather than a depiction of the city’s painful colonial history.
She wants to see the city's emblem updated to reflect the council's commitment to Te Tiriti, show the city's true history and be something Hamiltonians can be proud of......
www.newsroom.co.nz/hamilton-youth-calls-for-coat-of-arms-change