As so much of our heritage has been hidden, so too was my knowledge of even being Maori. My Grandfather was shamed into hiding his Whakapapa and any mention of being Maori.
I know a little, but I want to learn more. So I can go to my Marae and speak my mihi, pepeha with pride and passion.
I also need to learn tikanga Maori so I am fully immersed into my culture, properly.
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