Commemorating Dawn Raids – 50 years on
‘Ua Tafa Mai Ata, The Darkness has moved away, the light is starting to come in.
Pacific voices reflect on 50 years since the Dawn Raids.
11.00am–4.00pm, 9 and 10 November
Rongomaraeroa, the marae, Level 4
Free with museum entry
During 2024, a series of talanoa took place with the local Pacific community, to discuss and reflect upon their experiences of the Dawn Raids.
These discussions have informed the design of a new street mural by artist Liana Leiataua. Commissioned by Te Papa, the mural will be hand painted on a wall of the Wesley Methodist Church grounds in Taranaki Street, Wellington.
Join us for a weekend of making, performance and Pacific voices to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Dawn Raids, including panel talks, making activities, and walking tours to the mural.
Full schedule announced soon.
Dawn Raids 50th Anniversary Commemoration is presented by Te Papa in partnership with Wellington City Council, Pātaka Art + Gallery, Toi Poneke, and Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
Illustration by Te Papa
The Dawns Raids mural is supported by Resene.
