Indigenous Leaders Declare Jewish People as “First Nations” at Western Wall
He is ever mindful of His covenant, the promise He gave for a thousand generations… (Psalm 105:8)
By: Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz – Israel 365 News; israel365news.com
In a powerful display of solidarity, approximately 60 Indigenous representatives from across the globe converged on Jerusalem’s Western Wall Plaza on Monday to demonstrate their support for Israel and the Jewish people’s indigenous rights to the land.
The colorful procession, organized by the Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem (IEJ), made its way from Jaffa Gate through the Old City’s ancient streets. Participants wore their traditional attire, including beaded headbands, feathered headdresses, and embroidered shawls, creating a striking contrast against Jerusalem’s historic limestone walls while carrying Israeli flags.
“We really wanted to show our support for the Jews as indigenous people of this land,” Sheree Trotter, co-director of IEJ, told The Times of Israel. Trotter, a Maori scholar and activist who co-founded the Holocaust and Antisemitism Foundation in New Zealand, established the IEJ in February alongside former New Zealand parliamentarian Hon. Alfred Ngaro.
The march culminated at the Western Wall, where participants sang traditional Jewish songs like “Hava Nagila” and “Jerusalem of Gold.” IDF soldiers and local worshippers eagerly approached the delegation for photographs, creating a spontaneous celebration of cultural unity.
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