A Life Indigenous

Colonisation is at its worst when it’s internalised, when it’s your own personal oppression that digs its claws in deep, and makes us view our own people with disdain. We become the thing we are supposed to fight against, it’s when Moko turns to “scribbles” and self hatred rules.

When do we get to be considered “Māori enough” and how do we stop caring about a fictional bar set by a nonexistent judge for a metric that can’t be measured?When do we get to live our indigenous experience, without having to carry the expectation’s of those who should be amongst the first to support us?Let’s decolonise our perception of ourselves, let’s stop trying and start being.

A stereotype worth discussing, a real life issue in a spiritual war to fit in with people who don't want you to be unique, when we "fit" it comes at the cost of truly belonging.What''s left, but to find ways to dull, hide, escape from a pain you didn't have a hand in creating?But still living in the consequence of?

"What if you have a gift that was given only to you and you stepped away from fear and shared it fully? What if the Koha or gift you bring is you?"Kia Ora, its been a while since our host put "pen to paper" and posted, but we are back and being the only thing that matters, ourselves.

Bonfires and crisis situations, doing the most important thing, what we can.

Angry Haka? Angry people? or a Myth that needs dispelling? the way of the warrior might not be what you think?

What happens when we allow others dictate our opinion of ourselves, and in an effort to "fit in" we allow their bias, racism and fear stop us from running up our "flag"and being how we really are? Thanks for listening, you can check us out on our instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/a_life_indigenous_podcast?igsh=MW5vbDg0c2w1Y2drZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

How do we continue our forward journey when people in power don't just hate what you do but who you are as well? Step deeper into you and away from needing their permission, opinion or support, live a life indigenous : )

We are not the solution to other peoples ignorance about who we are, the art of encouraging personal responsibility for seeking a personal solution .

"The only thing that shows its teeth all the time is a shark!"  Beware those who style themselves allies, important to know who's who in the zoo, learn to tell the difference.

We are much more than what we do, own, drive and do.

"Invisible people" is how some view the Indigenous Nations around the world, and that suits those who don't want to deal with the reality of their own attitudes and where history has placed them.  The scariest manifestation of that is when its a goal to hide who we are in plain sight, the idea of just "blending in."

Blood quantum's are used by many countries governments as a measure of who gets to be Indigenous as opposed to being designated "part" here are some thoughts on why Indigenous bodies of knowledge around genealogy and sacred practises tell us exactly "who's who" is the only "measure" that matters.

Where do you land on the big questions around the what comes next? Is spiritual life a comforting fiction, or is there a universe waiting to be discovered?

Two arguments, spoken to the Boy and now the Man, vastly differing answers.  Why Money should not drive our search for identity.

What if my idea of success was none of your business?

"Religiosity" totally a made up word I created after recording this podcast, but the theme is a real one. Religion vs belief? What happens when you start asking questions that no-one has the answers to.   What happens when the fire of fear is replaced by the idea that the journey into your custom, culture & experience might hold answers that might mean freedom.  Our host Tuari Dawson shares his personal journey of a life indigenous. you can also reach us on Instagram on "A Life Indigenous Podcast"

MANA you know it when you feel it, you know it when you see it, but where does it come from? The answer may surprise you.

Kia Ora, Malo, Kiaorana! The old "I'm not a racist" conversation, there's always a "but" that in no way excuses what follows it. Welcome to an indigenous experience, spoken from me not FOR us. Enjoy