12/12/2023

He Māori ahau i te tuatahi - I am Māori first

In this video we talk about why identifying with a disability can be disabling and how in traditional times Māori did not live with labels such as 'disability' or 'Austim'. It is important to understand that Māori identify via our whakapapa as this is what places you in the context of your whānau.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URY1kzjkSec

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