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Following on from Dr King Day February in the U.S. is Black History Month -2010 U.S. Presidential Proclamation
"Overcoming today's challenges will require the same dedication and sense of urgency that enabled past generations of African Americans to rise above the injustices of their time. That is why my Administration is laying a new foundation for long-term economic growth that helps more than just a privileged few. We are working hard to give small businesses much-needed credit, to slash tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas, and to give those same breaks to companies that create jobs here at home. We are also reinvesting in our schools and making college more affordable, because a world class education is our country's best roadmap to prosperity." Obama
After Chinese New Year in Cairns the highlight is Waitangi Day, always a good funie.
(Left) Flag of United Tribes of New Zealand
The next Cairns party is St Patricks Day. Another Indigenous culture fond of a good time, the sharing of company, and songs that tell our stories.
2008 was particularly huge, heaps for the kids, congratulations to the organisers - a big job- done beautifully. We'll all be ready to line up for the waka race and other events again next year. And thanks to all the cooks and servers
TV tried replacing our traditional storytelling
with it's insipid totalitarianism but we're too fond of good times.
Waitangi Day in Cairns -Australia also provided the chance to meet New Zealand film-maker Reihana Waru, who has copies of the DVD Buda Dji Dreaming for sale at the kiosk. The lake is in the traditional lands of the Buluwai people. Visitors will also see Buda Dji portrayed on the Kuranda Train.
Aroha is Bigger than Love
Aroha is prayer that is heard Is the answer and the call.
The incessant drip drip drip, subtle erosion, assimilation and integration can't
break the Wananga or our Kohanga Reo Aroha is bigger than love...
Buddha: There is no path to happiness - happiness is the path.
Currently, wānanga offer certificates, diplomas, and Bachelor degrees, and some provide programmes in specialized areas through the Doctoral level. Wānanga educational programmes are accredited through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and Ministry of Education, and are partly governed by New Zealand's Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).
In traditional times wānanga conveyed meanings related to highly evolved knowledge, lore, occult arts, and also 'forum' in the sense of a discussion to arrive at deeper understanding
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for pulling of a mammoth task - with the meal. Oh yeah - and the music was deadly too.