All Things Maramataka - Rikki Soloman

In this episode, I sit down with Rikki Solomon, a respected practitioner of the Maramataka. We discuss his upbringing with his koro, working with tūpāpaku, transitioning into Maramataka, and how it can be applied in our lives. This kōrero, recorded during a Mahi a Atua Rangi Parauri Wānanga at Pākōwhai Marae, explores indigenising data, the pressures of Christmas, and embracing the Māori lunar calendar. Tune in for inspiring insights on time, culture, and connection. Follow ⁠link⁠ to know more details about more upcoming Mahi a Atua Wānanga. 0:00 Intro 6:30 Growing Up with Koro 10:30 Learning Maramataka 14:15 Racism in Kura 15:30 Transitioning into Maramataka 18:30 Indigenising the Data 22:50 The, When 27:05 The Pressures of Christmas 32:00 Recovering Gregorian Addict  35:40 Younger Sibling of the Taiao 39:00 The Faces of Hine Marama 44:40 Celebrating 13 Times a Year 50:10 The Truth About Daylight Savings 57:00 Mahi a Atua Wānanga 1:00:00 Gregorian Calendar & Maramataka 1:07:15 Final Words