Seeds of Matariki: Diana Kopua

In this episode, we share space with Dr. Diana Kopua, a Māori psychiatric specialist who incorporates pūrākau Māori through Mahi a Atua to support whānau in distress. We discuss her upbringing, spiritual connection, journey through medical school, stance against racism, standing in your power and kōrero related to Waitī, one of the nine stars of the Matariki cluster linked to the sea.   0:00 Intro 3:30 Path to becoming a doctor 5:30 Building Confidence 7:30 Spiritual Connection 9:20 The Concept of Wairua 13:00 Mahi a Atua: Way of Being 15:00 Story of Tangaroa 17:40 Holding Space 21:50 Sit in the Uncertainty 26:00 Oppression & Curiosity 28:00 The Beginning of Pūrakau 32:00 Banking of Knowledge 33:00 Te Reo Māori Journey 36:00 Matariki 39:00 Tangaroa Pūrakau 45:00 Violence & Racism 50:00 Standing in our Power 54:30 The Path to Change 59:00 Your Story   *Please note: Doctor Di mentions a pūrākau of Tangaroa's child Ikaroa but the correct named is 'Ikatere'. Corrected by Papa Mark Kopua.   Comment your feedback below and subscribe for future episodes.   'Seeds of Matariki' Supported by Te Māngai Pāho. Executive Producer: Kristin Ross Producer: Raniera Rewiri Director: Āio Media Te Reo Māori Advisor: Te Kanapu Anasta