The Journey Back to Whenua, with Jade Gibson, Natasha Koia, Kiri Nehua, and Bonny Hatami
Te Karanga o te Whenua - The Call of the Land by He Whenua Kanorau, He Whenua Manawaroa
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Bridging generations through whenua, wisdom, and the journey home
Tūpuna fed, mokopuna led
Jade Gibson, Natasha Koia, Kiri Nehua, and Bonny Hatami come together in a powerful roundtable exploring intergenerational journeys of reconnecting to whenua Māori. Bridging different perspectives and lived experiences, their kōrero reflects on belonging grounded in whakapapa, systems shaped by colonisation, and resilience forged through whānau, adaptation, and intergenerational healing. As a closing wānanga, this episode brings the series together, showing that the journey back to whenua is collective, enduring, and intergenerational, creating futures where whenua and whānau Māori can truly thrive.
Keywords
kaitiakitangawhenuaMāorimātauranga Māoriland rightsMāori governanceMāori landrangitahiauntiesintergenerational knowledge
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