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Join us on Saturday, October 10 for a special gathering for the opening of "Uhengaparaoa, Taonga Tuku Iho: Ancestral Gifts and Contemporary Māori Art" from 2-4:30PM.

This collaborative exhibition connects contemporary Māori textile artists from Whakatōhea with an ancestral kaitaka (cloak) in the Fowler Museum collection. Inspired by the legacy of Uhengaparaoa, a renowned pre-18th century Whakatōhea weaver whose raranga (weaving) skills were shared across Māori communities, this presentation celebrates taonga tuku iho—ancestral treasures and knowledge passed down through generations.

Through artists’ perspectives, cultural presentations, and opportunities for community engagement, the program invites visitors to discover the enduring significance of Indigenous knowledge, stewardship, and storytelling. The afternoon honors the resilience and creativity of Whakatōhea people who carry forward ancient practices while expressing contemporary experiences, identities, and connections to whenua (land), ancestors, and community.

RSVP at the link in bio!

Image: Unidentified artist(s); Uhengaparaoa, kaitaka (cloak), late 1800s; New Zealand flax, wool; Fowler Museum at UCLA, X65.8014

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Opening on October 11, "Uhengaparaoa, Taonga Tuku Iho: Ancestral Gifts and Contemporary Māori Art," celebrates Whakatōhea identity, connection to whenua (land) and whakapapa (genealogy), and the resilience of cultural traditions in the face of colonial suppression.

At the heart of the exhibition is a treasured kaitaka (cloak) from the Fowler Museum collection, regarded as an ancestor by the Whakatōhea community. In response, contemporary Whakatōhea artists create works that honor, reinterpret, and extend the knowledge carried through generations. From finely woven kete and kākahu to contemporary works incorporating recycled materials, feathers, and new forms, these artists demonstrate how mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) remains vital and evolving.

Learn more at the link in bio!

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As I make plans to return to the US later this year for an art exhibition that I am collaborating on at UCLA, I was searching for any information about me researching in the USA - only to find this on Stanford University's website.

After examining this model wakataua (war canoe) and producing an Historical & Technical Report on it, I was asked to draft a script and record an audio guide.

https://www.purakauproductions.com/post/contributing-to-the-cantor

I'd like to acknowledge the Cantor Arts Center (Stanford University) and their staff for their assistance with this research project. See less

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#Oceanic #Art Society 2024 #Forum
#Tradition to Transition: from #kastom Objects to #Pacific Art
Friday 2 August
Chau Chak Wing #Museum, University of #Sydney

#Māori #researcher and #educator Brent Kerehona Pukepuke-Ahitapu will speak on recent advances in traditional object #research.

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Yesterday, we had the pleasure to welcome Brent Kerehona (@meanderingmaori), a Māori teacher, author and documentary maker, based in Australia, who is doing research on his famous ancestor Hongi Hika, who visited England in 1820, met King George IV, assisted Anglican missionaries in compiling a Maori-English dictionary and negotiated an arms deal. He collected hundreds of high-quality muskets in Sydney on his way back to New Zealand, which he put, from his point of view, to good use, until he died from a musket-ball wound in 1828.
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#sainsburyresearchunit #sainsburycentre #norwich #brentkerehona #maoriart #māoriart #research #hongihika #aotearoa

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Dün Büyükelçiliğimizde, Yeni Zelanda'nın kuruluş belgesi olan ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi’ Antlaşması'nın imzalanmasında, tupuna'sı yani atası olan Ngāpuhi şefi, Moka Te Kaingamatā'nın rolüne odaklarak bir sunum yapan Maori tarihçi ve araştırmacı Brent Kerehona'yı @meanderingmaori ağırlama ayrıcalığına sahip olduk. Araştırma bulguları, Te Tiriti o Waitangi Antlaşması ile ilgili gizemli sırları ortaya çıkardı ve mevcut anlatıya meydan okudu. #YeniZelanda Büyükelçiliği sunumu için Brent'e, ve bu özel etkinlikte bize katıldıkları için, kordiplomatik ve Türkiye Dışişleri Bakanlığı mensuplarından oluşan, Yeni Zelanda Büyükelçiliği dostlarına teşekkürlerini sunar.

#maori #tarih #tarihçi #günaydın

#instagood #instadaily #instagram #instaphoto

Yesterday, the #NZ Embassy had the privilege to host Māori historian and researcher Brent Kerehona @meanderingmaori, who gave an insightful presentation focused on the role of his tupuna (ancestor), Ngāpuhi chief Moka Te Kaingamatā, at the signing of te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. His research findings uncovered hidden secrets and challenged the status quo narrative regarding te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi. The New Zealand Embassy thanks Brent for his presentation, and our guests: friends of the New Zealand Embassy; from the diplomatic corps and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, for joining us at this special event.

#newzealand #TreatyofWaitangi #Treaty #Waitangi

#ilovenz #history #historian #research #morning #morningmotivation #presentation

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Eternal

“ My facial marking is called a moko mataora.

It is a traditional practice done by Māori people of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The designs represent my tribal affiliations, social status, educational background, career, and achievements.

Mine is a combination of a Toa - Warrior, Rangatira - Chief, and a Tohunga - Scholar. “

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#newzeland #australia #istanbul #indigenous #maori #fujifilm #streetphptography #portrait

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Proud of this one!

Father's Eyes @kobiedee47 ft. @stanwalker

Indigenous men have been demonised across the world for centuries. A tool used by colonisers to weaken and suppress our people. This song shows that despite all the obstacles we face, we show up and stay strong in the face of it all. A message to all the fathers, grandfathers, uncles and mentors keep showing up and doing your best. We see how DEADLY you are!

@ga.ru.wa x @amanakistudios co-production

Aboriginal and Cook Island/Tongan production companies linking up to shoot a Gomeroi x Māori music collab! That's intercultural spirit, strength and power right there 💪🏾

Director: Kieran Ampetyane Satour @ksat21
Producer: Ramona Telecican @RamonaTelecican
Director of Photography/DP: Andrew Amanaki @AndyAmanaki
Camera Operator: Josh Amanaki @Joshyoouare
Camera Assistant: Gabriel Waterstreet
Set Designers: Maire and Phyllis Amanaki
Editor: Andrew and Josh Amanaki, Amanaki Studios @AmanakiStudios
Colour Grade/Colourist: Kim Bjorge @kimbo.colour , The Post Lounge @ThePostLounge
Sound Recordist: Richard Luu @RichieTheBall
Photographer: Tristan Stafan Edouard @Tristan_Edouard

BTS Videographer: Rohan Saini @Xinsain

Maori Dance Group: Te Raranga Whánui Kapahaka @TerarangaWhanui

Aboriginal Dance Group: Muggera Dance Group @MuggeraCulturalEnterprise

SPECIAL THANKS to Hangi Works, Kallico Catering, Sharon
Smith, Brent Kerehona Pukepuke-Ahitapu & Delise Tui Kerehona , Myles Maniapoto, Laurie Sarich @lozsarich and the GARUWA team.

Shout out to Kobie's and Stan's teams behind the scenes @mardidiles @katie_shar

Marrungbu to all the fathers, uncles, families that showed out 🙏🏾

🔗 in bio...run it up!

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On Friday night, our newest exhibition ‘Tidal Kin: Stories from the Pacific’ was officially opened by The Hon. Tony Burke MP. The event was a joyous celebration of the exhibition which reclaims the stories of eight Pacific Islander visitors to Sydney during the 18th and 19th centuries and we were lucky enough to welcome direct descendants of those stories alongside notable guests on the night.

Image 1: Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku'aho and Curator Jude Philp

Image 2: Curator Jude Philp, the Hon. Tony Burke MP, Vice Principal (External Relations) Kirsten Andrews, and Vunivalu of Bau, Ratu Seru Epinesia Cakobau

Image 3: Guests gathered for the event

Image 4: Curator Jude Philp and Grace Hull

Image 5: Guests during the official opening

Image 6: ‘Tidal Kin’ curatorium: Jude Philp, Ruth Choulai, Steven Gagau and Leo Tanoi

Image 7: Brent Kerehona

Image 8: Director Michael Dagostino

#ChauChakWingMuseum #TidalKin Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku'aho and Curator Jude Philp

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We welcomed the Māori to Tongva Land at the New Zealand Consulate Residence. Amazing to meet new First Nation relatives, what a special evening! #tongva #tongvaland #tongvatimes #tongvatribe #tongvapeople #tongva #tongvaland #tongvatimes #tongvatribe #tongvapeople #sangabrielbandofmissionindians #gabrieleno #tongvagabrieleno #sangabriel #sangabrielmission #tongvala #losangeles #tongvapride #tongvaterritory #native #nativeamerican #indigenous #nativepride #oc #la #maori #kiwisinla

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Learning about #māori culture from the amazing @meanderingmaori . Thank you for your work!

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