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A glimpse in the whakapapa
Regan Balzer
New ZealandGALLERYCONVERSATION
Therefore a huge amount of traditional Maori knowledge of balance between the land and it’s people, that had been practiced for...
During my youth there were many movements that I saw my mother fight for, though I was un-aware of the profound importance these things meant for me as a young Maori woman. However, due to the hard work of the women and men of those times, there are more opportunities available to us; there is an awareness of the rights we should have and there is a resurgence of Maori self-esteem with the renaissance of Te Reo Maori (the Maori language) and Maori knowledge.
We now have reclaimed our mana and have the option to birth at home, (which I have done with two of my children and these were the most amazing experiences of my life). Our language is growing stronger too with the option of being able to send our children to Maori Medium Schooling. There is also a huge demand for people with traditional Maori knowledge or Maori language skills in the work force. And there are people who are interested in hearing our story.
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