Whānau Māori have limited access to safe, culturally appropriate spaces that welcome them without judgement, bias and barriers in Te Tai Poutini. Whare Manaaki empowers whānau Māori and provides access to mātauranga and taonga tuku iho to reconnect to whakapapa and tūpuna. Whānau together to recreate the narrative for who they are and how they choose to be in their whānau and hapori.
This initiative will enable whānau Māori the opportunity to regularly come together over waiata, haka, mau rakau, mau patu, kapa haka and traditional kēmu. It is a reminder of the ability to connect, have fun, raise tamariki and mokopuna and strengthen and heal without the use of alcohol and drugs. It normalises a whānau friendly environment that is free of AOD to unwind and support one another.
There will be weekly sessions in 2 locations and 3 weekend wānanga that bring both groups together and invite the community to participate. Sessions will include korikori tinana, mauri tau, cultural and well-being tools, parents and tamariki working together, fun and laughter, and kai.
