The first exhibit in the indigenous section of Canterbury Museum has sat untouched since it was shrouded over with an apology for the offence it may have caused in 2020. Race Relations Commisioner Meng Foon has called for urgent action to rectify offensive Māori exhibits in two of Christchurch’s tourist attractions. Two years after complaints were made about the Christchurch Gondola Time Tunnel and the Māori history exhibit at Canterbury Museum, neither display has been updated. Now Canterbury Museum has apologised for not having altered its hurtful dioramas either but promises it will “reward [people’s] patience with something really special”. STUFF The Canterbury Museum has developed over the last 150 years.

Source: Stuff June 01, 2022 05:54 UTC