1 Nov 2019

Installation tells story of Tokelauans sold into slavery

From , 6:02 am on 1 November 2019

In the late 1800's, Tokelau's population plummeted to 85 people, because of slavery.

This little known history is the subject of a new art installation, which will travel to next year's Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Hawai'i.

The work was launched this week in Porirua to emphasise the resilience of the Pacific country as part of New Zealand's Tokelau Language Week.

Dominic Godfrey has more.

Atafu, Tokelau

Atafu, Tokelau Photo: RNZ PACIFIC / MACKENZIE SMITH