School groups and members of the public came to participate in the Earth Family Project held in local libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and were invited to make a clay figure of themselves and their family. The concept of the Earth Family Project is that on the outside we appear different but on the inside we are made up of the same elements, and the creation of the Earth Family is symbolic of our human diversity.
Everyone enjoyed taking part, especially the children whom couldn't wait to get their hands on their piece of clay! With a creative spirit, alot of work was put into drawing faces in the clay and sculpting figures, a really fun activity!
The project has been running for a couple of years in different areas in Aotearoa New Zealand, and is gaining popularity year by year. The Earth Family project aims to deal with the concept of difference and race relations by drawing on creativity, and is suitable for all ages including children and youth.
Earth Family Project is held to celebrate Race Relations Day March 21st, in conjunction with Te Kahui Tika Tangata the Human Rights Commission as part of Te Ngira, the Diversity Action Programme and many events were organised and supported by city councils.
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