Walk with Me

10 December 08 - 22 March 09

‘Walk with Me’ encourages people to connect either emotionally or practically with refugees resettled here in New Zealand.  The exhibition aims to enable people to understand and share experiences and knowledge, and to offer friendship, support and practical help.

'Walk with Me' provides an insight into the experiences of refugees highlighting some of the circumstances that force people to leave their homes and the issues confronting refugees from the time of leaving their homeland to resettling in a new country -  a journey that can take many years. The programme looks at ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances and are forced to rebuild their lives in unfamiliar surroundings.

Visitors are asked to think about themselves in similar situations to the refugees and there are feedback opportunities for visitors. Perceptions and stereotypes are challenged and there is opportunity for debate.

Developed and toured by the Petone Settlers Museum and sponsored by the Department of Labour

Events

Walk with Me sharing sessions

Every Wednesday in January in the Walk with Me Exhibition 12 - 2pm, Waikato Museum

Learn about different cultures from the refugee community in Hamilton as they showcase their skills and talents in a special area in the exhibition

Walk with Me, Share with Me Community Day

February 14, 10am- 4pm, Waikato Museum

Enjoy some special entertainment as the refugee and migrant communities showcase their skills and talents. Come and see dance and cookery demonstrations, take part in hair braiding, henna and nail painting or just soak up the atmosphere and learn about the different back grounds and cultures in Hamilton.