Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 15, 2022 5:47:42 GMT 12
DHARUG NGURRA NATION OPPOSES MARAE IN SYDNEY
A plan for a first-of-its-kind marae built in Sydney's outer suburbs across the ditch, is being met with resistance by the indigenous people there.
The Sydney Marae Alliance (SMA) has been raising funds for almost 30 years to create the $4 million community facility, which aims to be a place for Māori to connect on Australian soil.
Earlier this year, the alliance secured a 20-year lease for a site in the city's southwest from Cumberland City Council. However, in a public letter, the Dharug Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation (DNAC) opposes the marae being built on its land, the clan place of the Wilmali Yiyura people, and says its people are experiencing deep hurt and trauma over the plans.....
www.teaomaori.news/dharug-ngurra-nation-opposes-marae-sydney
A plan for a first-of-its-kind marae built in Sydney's outer suburbs across the ditch, is being met with resistance by the indigenous people there.
The Sydney Marae Alliance (SMA) has been raising funds for almost 30 years to create the $4 million community facility, which aims to be a place for Māori to connect on Australian soil.
Earlier this year, the alliance secured a 20-year lease for a site in the city's southwest from Cumberland City Council. However, in a public letter, the Dharug Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation (DNAC) opposes the marae being built on its land, the clan place of the Wilmali Yiyura people, and says its people are experiencing deep hurt and trauma over the plans.....
www.teaomaori.news/dharug-ngurra-nation-opposes-marae-sydney