KANORAU.
1. (adjective) be diverse, varied.
2. (noun) diversity, variety.
Vision
Kei wētehi, kei wētehi anō he rerekē, he kanorau tōnā ake āhua, tōnā ake mana, tōnā ake mauri - Each and everyone has their own uniqueness, life essence and presence.
At Kanorau, we aim to create a positive and nurturing environment for people to express their special abilities, to empower whānau and professionals to change the deficit narrative that surrounds ‘disabilities’ and to raise awareness on inclusive practices that accept diversity.
Kaiārahi support
Kanorau have a dedicated Kaiārahi (support person) to assist with navigating various services, providing education and training to whānau and professionals on all things takiwātanga and providing advocacy support for whānau within all settings. Click on the link below to find out how we can support you and your whānau!
Upcoming events
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Ngataki Takiwātanga Wānanga
7 Februrary 2024, 10am - 2pm
We are excited to be holding a wānanga in Ngataki, Muriwhenua! The wānanga will be held at Waiora Marae, 5284 Far North Road, Ngataki 0484.
Click on the link below to learn more!
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Te Hāpua Takiwātanga Wānanga
8 February 2024, 10am - 2pm
We are excited to be holding a wānanga in Te Hāpua, Muriwhenua! The wānanga will be held at Te Hiku o te Ika Marae, 15 Waharua Road, Te Hāpua 0484.
Click on the link to learn more!
WHARE KŌRERO
WHARE KŌRERO
Take a look at our whare kōrero (information hub)! A space where we share reliable and relevant information for whānau and professionals on all things takiwātanga (Autism).
Our services
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He Toi Tupu
The source of growth.
Sharing knowledge through education and training services to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to incorporate Te Ao Māori approaches into their work practices.
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He Toi Mahora
The source of flourishment.
Empowering whānau through wānanga to realise their potential to flourish and become self-determining and empowered leaders within their lives.
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He Toi Taararau
The source of upliftment.
Uplifting whānau and professionals through culturally appropriate resources and information that will encourage you to have a future of increased resilience and capability.
Amie Kiely - Kaiako
“After attending a Takiwātanga professional learning day at which Jess and Tuhoro presented, we were so moved and inspired by their passion.”
Ngahuia Nuri - Kaiako
“Jess and Tuhoro’s story of Takiwātanga from a positive strength-based approach that is grounded by Te Ao Māori rather than a clinical Western approach changes the narrative of Autism, repositioning tamariki of autism as taonga takiwātanga is so profound.” Kia Kaha Jess and Tuhoro. Whāia te ahi i roto i ō kōrua puku.”
Ko wai māua?
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Jessica Hita
Kaiwhakahaere
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Tuhoro Paki
Kaiwhakahaere
