Te Awa Puketapu: When Language Is Power, Family, And Revolution Michelle Williams [SJmsEiLNZ9q]

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Some women don't just lead, they are warriors.

Today's guest is one of them. Te Awa Puketapu, is a Mori language champion, social leader, and an extraordinary force for change in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Of Ngi Tuhoe, Ngti Ruapani, and Te Atiawa descent, Te Awa was raised speaking te reo Mori and was among the very first children ever enrolled in a Khanga Reo in 1982. That early immersion didn't just give her a language, it gave her a purpose.

From the Office of the Children's Commissioner to Hutt City Council, she has spent her career fighting for Mori whnau (family), children, and communities. As a 2022 Atlantic Fellow for Social Equity, she is now boldly shaping the next forty years of te reo Mori revitalisation, putting language sovereignty, Mori-led pga championship bradford solutions, and the next generation of leaders front and centre.

She is a warrior. She is a leader. She is inspiration.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Mori Identity and Culture

02:47 The Treaty of Waitangi: Historical Context and Misinterpretations

05:51 Language Revitalization: The Kohanga Reo Movement

09:02 The Importance of Language in Shaping Worldview

11:59 Connection to Nature: Mori Perspectives

14:47 The Role of Women in Mori Society

17:48 Navigating Colonial Systems: Challenges and Resurgence

20:59 Community Support and Collective Action

23:56 Inspiration ella langley hamilton and Hope for the Future

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References

* Strochlic, N. "The Race to Save the World's Disappearing Languages." National Geographic, April 16, 2018.

* Awarau, A. "The Mori saved their language from extinction. Here's how." National Geographic, June 28, 2024.

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