In 2002, New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark delivered a historic apology during Samoa's 40th anniversary of
independence festivities. The speech recognised the past injustices of the Samoan people including the spread of the influenza virus in 1918, and a non-violent protest in 1929 that resulted in the death of nine people.
Our hosts draw on words and ideas that draw on addressing the past, but moving towards reconciliation.
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For the Whakamāori English - te reo Māori TRANSLATIONS - printable version here
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