“No one has denied that the bombing of Hiroshima occurred, and that a nuclear weapon was used on people and the environment. In Mā‘ohi Nui, we simply don’t have that level of accountability and honesty from the French state.” — Vehia Wheeler.
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“The spirit of our youth and people is one of determination. There is no going back. The fight for our dignity and freedom is a fight for all of humanity.” — Billy Wetewea in Kanaky.
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“Kanaky is a microcosm of the broader security contest in the Pacific, where external forces are undermining Pacific self-determination and our priorities, causing political and social instability.” — Dr Marco de Jong.
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“What we’ve always said is this: We are not French. We are Kanak. Let us make our own decisions on our own land.” — Joseph Xulué.
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“It’s through these two contexts — our ancient Moana ties and our common experience of colonialism — that the Māori and Kanak struggles have come together and stood in solidarity with one another over the years.” — Tina Ngata.
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