Pacific histories

Hear Toeolesulusulu Damon Salesa speak at the annual Founder lecture, marking the date that the Turnbull Library opened to the public in 1920. Dr Salesa is a prizewinning scholar and Associate Professor of Pacific Studies, University of Auckland and will speak about indigenous Pacific histories in this year of Tuia Encounters 250.

Tuia Encounters 250 marks 250 years since the first meetings between indigenous peoples and Europeans in NZ and the Pacific.

The Friends of the Turnbull Library will provide refreshments after the lecture.

Free event. Booking is not required. Koha from non-members appreciated.