No longer scared to speak my language
“It’s only in recent years that I’ve even plucked up the courage to claim my identity, to proudly say: Yes, I am Māori.” — Siena Yates.
Read MorePosted by Siena Yates | Dec 6, 2020 | Identity, Reo
“It’s only in recent years that I’ve even plucked up the courage to claim my identity, to proudly say: Yes, I am Māori.” — Siena Yates.
Read MorePosted by Siena Yates | Nov 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
E kōrero atu nei ia ki a Kristin Ross o Punarau Media, e pā ana ki ngā mahi pakeke ki te whakatupu tamariki i roto i tētahi kāinga reo Māori, koia i whakaihu waka ai tōna pakihi.
Read MorePosted by Siena Yates | Nov 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
Anton Matthews e pā ana ki te mahi whakatupu tamariki kōrero Māori me te whakahaere pakihi reorua — me te wawata kotahi kei roto.
Read MorePosted by Siena Yates | Nov 29, 2020 | Reo
“Ours is an oral tradition and that’s important because it’s not only how we share stories but how we transfer and transmit knowledge.” — Lee Timutimu.
Read MorePosted by Siena Yates | Nov 21, 2020 | Reo
“We have almost four generations of te reo Māori speakers in our family. My goal in life before I leave this earth is that those teachings will funnel down to the next three generations after my children.” — Eli Smith.
Read MorePosted by Siena Yates | Nov 15, 2020 | Reo
“Their decision to be a reo Māori-speaking household instantly cut off friends and whānau who either didn’t agree with their decision or found it too challenging to communicate solely in te reo.”
Read MorePosted by Siena Yates | Nov 15, 2020 | Reo
“It really didn’t sit well with me that, outside our home, my kids would feel like they’d have to leave that part of themselves at the door and be somebody else. To put on a mask.” — Anton Matthews.
Read MorePosted by Siena Yates | Sep 20, 2020 | Reo
“I think had I stayed in Australia, I wouldn’t have been happy and my heart would’ve yearned to be here.” — Jeremy MacLeod.
Read MorePosted by Siena Yates | Sep 13, 2020 | Reo
“I was often defined by that moment which was probably, what, a minute? I get it. I understand the importance of it, but it’s nice to be able to focus on new and important developments.” — Hinewehi Mohi.
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