How might we connect with the colonised histories of the land here in Aotearoa if we know little about our own histories?
 
Humble gratitude to many of you that were able to join us at our last in person panel discussion - South Asian Solidarities supporting Tino Rangatiratanga. The conversations we had were met with an openness of genuine reflection and uncovered that we don't actually know much about our own histories. This upcoming panel is an opportunity to respond to this by sharing some of the stories and histories that we might know about, and as we do so, acknowledge the multiple perspectives and understandings we have. So what's partition? Celebrating Independance while colonised is a helpful introduction offering a perspective. "For 200 years, India was under British colonial control, but then won back its independence in 1947. Partition, as it is also referred to, involved recruiting a British lawyer (who had never visited India) to draw arbitrary lines on a map. A geographical division along religious lines " Lines on a map that became physical and have created trauma's, wounds and legacies that we need to heal from.

Our time together will be 3.30pmm - doors open4pm start 60-minute panel discussion.

Our panelists come with stories of what partition means to them and the stories that have been passed down. We are honoured to have Bangladeshi, Punjabi Indian, Pakistani and Fijian - Indian perspectives as part of our conversation together.
Abdur Rahman Khan
Anu Kaloti
Haya Khan
Jennifer Khan-Janif

We will also have time to hear stories from our audience

Food will be available to purchase on-site from Indigo restaurant in their traditional style food carts  . There will be lots to try, from dosas to fresh fire paan!This event is a labour of love for our community and creating spaces for us to be in conversations that support our own healing. 

If you think I don’t identify as South Asian, this event can’t be for me; we would say this event is for everyone, which includes our supporters and allies. We have much to learn from each other and who knows, it may spark action in you wanting to hold a similar conversation with those that form part of the communities you belong to. 

With extreme gratitude to Haven Avondale for the space to hold this conversation and our friends at I Love Avondale for supporting us in creating our flyer.Our capacity is limited so registrations are essential. All koha received through our registrations will go to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund.