Reindigenizing through Te Ao Māori
Join Original Medicine 4-Part Series and Amelia Butler for Reindigenizing through Te Ao Māori
Reindigenization is necessary for us to break through the oppressive and destructive systems that exist within the Western world. By reconnecting to an indigenous worldview we create profound and lasting change in our relationships with nature, our ancestors, our communities, each other, our selves, and, for the world.
In this session we will explore the ancient wisdom of the Māori people, the indigenous people of Aotearoa (New Zealand), as a pathway to our own reindigenization journey. Through looking at the world from a Te Ao Māori (Māori cultural) perspective, participants will experience a new way of connecting with self and the world around them.
About the Teacher:
Amelia Butler is an indigenous Māori woman, cultural practitioner and Māori cultural consultant from Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is the founder and director of Learn Māori Abroad, a global organization that shares Māori language, culture and performance online and in-person. Amelia moved to Turtle Island (US) in 2009 and has shared Māori language & culture with various groups and organizations in the US including UCLA, University of Hawaii, University of Washington, Pacific Island Ethnic Arts Museum, Warner Bros Studios, Sony, Tourism New Zealand, Penguin Random House, Atlas Obscura and Intel. Amelia's tribal affiliation are Ngātiwai, Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Awa. For more info about Amelia's work visit her website www.learnmaoriabroad.com. Ngā mihi!