My Speech is going to be about the Dawn Raids.
Back in 1974 Dawn Raids Happened,Polynesians and Pasifika people were targeted by most people in NZ, Polynesians would either get thrown out of their house at the early hours of morning for apparently being overstayed their visas or their work permits, many Polynesians have been sent to the pacific islands for this cause, the reason why they call it dawn raids is because the police would arrive in early hours in the morning.
In my Opinion this should have never happened to the polynesians and their family, this was a crucial act and movement made by the government that targeted pasifika people by their skin color and their culture, Pasifika people should have gotten an apology ages ago before their last moments, the pacific cultures should have never been treated differently by racist people.
The color of pacific peoples skin were only noticed by the government himself and people that were racist and fought by the government's side, the color of pacific people should have never mattered to anyone, The skin color of pacific people were judged by most people who were cruel and mean and treated other people differently and judging without knowing their whole story. This is why we should stand up for our rights and what's good for people.
Polynesian Panthers were a group of people that fought for their own rights and did what was best for Pacific people and protested against the government. In protest Polynesian Panthers would organize Counter Raids on homes of several prominent cabinet members who were in favor of the raids.
What's your opinion on the Dawn Raids and Why?
What do you know about the Dawn Raids?
Have you ever experienced it?
Hi viena it's me va'a from last year I miss you guys already..But I love reading this speech I have read it more then 10 times go bestie hope you get chosen...
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The Dawn Raids did not happen that long ago, and many people who experienced them first hand raised this issue to everyone's public attention. The recent acknowledgment and official apology were the result of people being committed and having the courage to tell their story. People who express a view that is different to the majority are courageous and brave. I believe if they do this for the right reasons, with a good heart and for the good of all, then the choice is a good one.
Congratulations for writing a well thought through and informative report about the Dawn Raids Viena. It is good to see that Va'a enjoyed reading this more than ten times too.
Kind regards to you all at home.
Sheona
Hi Talofa Viena.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an exquisite piece of writing, not only does it tell me a lot about New Zealand history, but it also helps me understand the complexity of emotions in our current daily existence. Well done!
Moira P
Hi Viena. You go girl. I enjoyed reading your speech. I could hear your emotion behind your words. It is beyond reason why people were and continue to be racist over the colour of a persons skin, their belief system or culture. Thank you for your informative speech. Well done.
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