In this panel from the The Eternal Song 7-Day Global Gathering Schedule, Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo speak with Dr. Diana Kopua, a Māori psychiatrist, Mark Kopua, a cultural leader and master carver, and Tina Ngata, an advocate for indigenous and environmental rights. The conversation explores the significance of revitalizing indigenous knowledge, ancestral connections, and reindigenization. They explore the effects of colonialism, the doctrine of Christian discovery, and the urgency of collective wellbeing practices. The conversations weaves reconnection with ancestral stories, the environment, and indigenizing oneself as crucial steps towards collective healing and resilience.
Find out more about The Eternal Song film series and All-Access Pass and the SAND film Mauri which features all three guests from today’s show.
Topics
00:00 Introduction of Extraordinary Voices
01:50 Personal Introductions and Backgrounds
07:09 Current Issues in New Zealand
12:24 Colonial Impact on Māori Wellbeing
18:42 Traditional Māori Wellbeing and Ancestral Connections
33:29 Healing Through Ancestral Stories
34:56 Impact of Colonization on Indigenous Mindset
37:04 Reconnecting with Ancestral Wisdom
40:55 Understanding Racism and Education
44:26 The Role of Christianity and Wealth
52:51 Indigenizing vs. Decolonizing
53:35 Practical Steps to Re-Indigenize
56:38 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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