For me it is about ensuring that I recognize the heritage of Aotearoa as a pakeha New Zealander. I feel incredibly lucky to have worked alongside people who have influenced my understandings of these commitments in both social work and teaching. Their influence has also made me parent differently and show my children my commitments in honoring Te Titiriti o Waitangi. What I have learnt is the language is beautiful and the meaning of it has so much wisdom and is a gift for everyone. Working in ways that enhance mana for all tamariki cannot happen unless we bring forward the language and this is my commitment - to learn more and encourage those I know to learn more because it matters most.
Clair Edgeler
continue working on my pepeha and mihi so that I can confidently bring these forward in all situations where I am greeing and introducing myself. Continuing to use as much new reo as I can through everyday situations. I am learning through emails from [email protected] - it is awesome. I am having conversations with my colleagues at work and we are supporting each other to learn new kupu. Beautiful language and meaning - always inspired. Nga mihi Clair
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