Published Articles

In our paper, we explore the impact of history. We introduce six reflective questions that help trace the whakapapa of poverty in Māori lives, revealing how poverty shapes identity and desire. We also discuss two key findings: the persistent wound in abundance and the Stain of Impoverished Living, emphasising the importance of recognising poverty as a teacher in the context of colonisation. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!​

In our paper, we explore the impact of historical land alienation and the suppression of te reo Māori through an autoethnographic lens, reflecting on how these experiences manifest as childhood poverty, shame, and silence. We introduce a framework that distinguishes between what was taken, what was lived, and what can still be built, inviting readers to consider the connections between historical loss and personal experience. We welcome your thoughts and reflections on this journey.​

In our paper, we trace rupture and restoration across nine generations of whakapapa, using autoethnography to reflect on personal and collective experiences. We invite you to engage with our findings on historical trauma and the hope that future generations will inherit a rich cultural fluency.​

In our paper, we explore the connections between somatic healing and traditional Māori practices, highlighting how methodologies like wai-māori and waiata creativity resonate with other contemplative traditions. We invite you to read our findings and share your thoughts on this intersection of culture and healing.​

In our latest work, we explore the historical and epistemological insights from Jeffrey Paparoa Holman's research on Elsdon Best and Tutakangahau, shedding light on the impacts of colonisation through a Māori lens. We invite you to read our paper and share your thoughts on this important conversation.​

In our paper, we explore the concept of "loosing" as a distinct clinical category essential for healing from the impacts of colonisation. By examining three independent traditions—Mātauranga Māori, a kaupapa Māori clinical protocol, and a reinterpretation of the Aramaic Lord’s Prayer—we provide cross-traditional evidence that supports the necessity of this practice in addressing spiritual strongholds. We invite you to read our findings and share your thoughts!​

In our final paper of the Whakapapa of Colonisation series, we explore Te Tuku, a transformative phase where personal healing evolves into ancestral work, emphasising the importance of intentional gift transmission in the context of Colonisation PTSD. We invite you to engage with our findings on how this process shapes our understanding of whakapapa and healing across generations.​

In our paper, we explore how introducing alcohol in Aotearoa New Zealand led to a profound disconnection from Wai-Māori, creating a unique wound within the context of colonisation. We propose a healing pathway that emphasises restoring this sacred water and the importance of metabolising these historical wounds, rather than simply abstaining from substances. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!​

In our latest paper, we introduce Te Whakahuatanga, the transformative phase of healing from Colonisation PTSD, emphasising the critical distinction between catharsis and metabolisation. By exploring the biological and psychological processes involved, we map the specific exiles faced by urban Māori and highlight the gifts that emerge when false identities are released. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!​