About
Together
We shape our world
He Hōaka is a project to restore healthier tikanga and mātauranga—Moana Jackson would call this re-Māorification.
Colonisation is an oppressive relationship. It attacks Indigenous ways of being and knowing, and replaces them with the colonisers’ laws and belief systems. Colonisation undermines tikanga and mātauranga Māori, and brought in hierarchical systems like capitalism, patriarchy and white supremacy.
But together we can shape our own worlds, continuing the work of our tūpuna. He hōaka tātou.
We can roll back the damage of colonisation and shape the world we want by prioritising relationships based on our values. Whakapapa and manaakitanga are a great place to start.
Blog
He Whakaputanga, Te Tiriti and Māori never ceded sovereignty
An update of a (more than 13 years old) post giving a really brief overview of my understanding of He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti, plus new bonus… Read more “He Whakaputanga, Te Tiriti and Māori never ceded sovereignty”
Section 7AA and tamariki Māori
I’ve recently written about the proposed repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. This is a summary based on a piece for e-tangata (‘Not one… Read more “Section 7AA and tamariki Māori”
Of frippery and joy
This post is about writing, unexpected joy, and appreciating all the pretty things. At the best of times, I struggle to write. I enjoy it—writing helps me… Read more “Of frippery and joy”
Projects
He Ara Mataora
Information and tools for ending violence ourselves, without relying on police and courts, social workers or agencies.