On a recent trip to the U.S.A. Hone Harawira was invited
to address a major gathering of the American Indian Nations
in Kitimat, B.C. due to his experiences in handling the New Zealand Indigineous situation in New Zealand
He spoke for almost an hour on his ideas for increasing
every First Nation's present standard of living.
At the conclusion of his speech, the tribes presented Hone
with a plaque inscribed with his new Indian name - Walking Eagle.
The proud Hone then departed with his entourage, waving to
the crowd as he left. A news reporter later asked the chiefs how they came to
select the new name given to Hone. They explained that Walking Eagle is the name given to a
bird so full of shit, it can no longer fly.
to address a major gathering of the American Indian Nations
in Kitimat, B.C. due to his experiences in handling the New Zealand Indigineous situation in New Zealand
He spoke for almost an hour on his ideas for increasing
every First Nation's present standard of living.
At the conclusion of his speech, the tribes presented Hone
with a plaque inscribed with his new Indian name - Walking Eagle.
The proud Hone then departed with his entourage, waving to
the crowd as he left. A news reporter later asked the chiefs how they came to
select the new name given to Hone. They explained that Walking Eagle is the name given to a
bird so full of shit, it can no longer fly.