COVID-19 pandemic  poses  a grave  health threat to
Indigenous peoples around the world. Indigenous communities already
experience poor access to healthcare, lack of access to essential
services, sanitation, and other key  preventive measures, such as
 clean water, soap, disinfectant, etc. Most local medical facilities, if there are any, are often under-equipped and under-staffed. Even when  Indigenous peoples are able to access healthcare services,  they can face stigma and  discrimination.

During this time of dislocation and fear, we may find ourselves in a situation of stress and uncertainty. Fortunately for us, living in New Zealand, we are in a better position, that allows us to support each other and help those in need.

Nelson has incredibly rich ethnic diversity, with many Latin American immigrants and former refugees. This event aims to support the connection to those communities and cultures, through a small gesture to show we are with them even from far away.

We will all be united for South America - From Nelson with Aroha.

Where: Deville (22 New Street, Nelson)
When: Saturday January 30, from 6pm till late

//Live Entertainment//
* Dance classe by NelsonSon Afro & Latin Dance
* African Drumming
* Sambassadors, percussion and dance
* Group singing by Nelson Voice Collective

//Live Music //
* La Roomba by Alvaro Saura
* Latin Rock by Alvaro Dafonte
* Sambaxé, Brazilian band
* Los Galanes band
* Cumbias by 'Trasandinos' Latin band
+ DJ Uli Rainbow
+ DJ Green Chilli
and more

* Programme TBC - It will be posted on facebook.

This is a beautiful opportunity to bring the Nelson/Tasman community together. Unity in diversity. Dancers, musicians, former refugees, locals and those passing through, we can all help and stand strong!

Funds will go towards indigenous groups affected by COVID-19 in
* CHILE: ...TBC...
* COLOMBIA: Organización Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas de la Amazonia Colombiana [OPIAC]
* BRAZIL: Articulation of the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil [APIB]
If you want to know more about them, find their details HERE.

Articles: Coronavirus in South America
- Coronavirus decimating indigenous Latin American communities
- How COVID-19 Threatens the ‘Very Survival’ of Indigenous South Americans
- Indigenous peoples of South America face 'genocide' as coronavirus pandemic exposes historic inequalities
- The situation of Latin America’s indigenous population and the impact of COVID-19

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