2021 Latin America, Brazil
Programme Recap
Our engagement with Brazil enlightened our tauira to our Indigenous cousins from the various tribes living both within the Amazon and in urban settings that are paving new ways to support their own whānau, tribes and communities. Seeing how Indigenous culture, narratives and environment is paramount and carefully utilised to create new enterprises and tourism operations was inspiring. It was beautiful to connect as Indigenous to Indigenous to wānanga over our shared global challenges and how we can work together to see our cultures not only being recognised, but thriving in all spaces.
A highlight was definitely being able to speak with Chief Mapu as he shared his own karakia and stories from his people. It was clear to see how intrinsic the environment and nature is to everyday life. Like Māori, the Indigenous tribes are the protectors of the land and water and remain as strong voices to maintain their own kaitiakitanga. To be able to share relate other Indigenous students from the University of Roraima and see the rangatahi making moves in both urban and rural settings was evident that the next generation is in great hands.
2021 Latin America cohort student Daniel McWatters shares "I enjoyed the insights into the Indigenous Brazilian culture as well as struggles they go through to see that they have rights. This was both enlightening and fascinating”.
We are especially thankful for everyone that helped make Latin America Cape a success!
Tauira Highlights
Hana Te Puni, Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Raukawa, Rangitane o Manawatū
"I've been on many trips like this one before and thoroughly enjoyed it! It's always a massive experience to learn from others, especially through their culture".
Jazz Puriri, Waikato-Tainui, Maniapoto
"It was insightful and I’m really glad I did it :) , my three words from my experience would be - intimate, authentic and moving".
2021 Tauira Participants
Te Miringa Parkes
Iwi: Te Atihaunui-ā- Paparangi, Ngāti Kahungungu ki Herengataunga
Institute of study: University of Auckland
Qualification/Degree: BA / BCom
Year of study: 4th
About: I hope to inspire children who grow up in not so good homes. The statistical Māori homes where there is violence, toxic behaviour & gangs. Breaking intergenerational cycles & stepping into the greatness they are born to be.
Hana Te Puni
Iwi: Ngāti Porou, Ngai te Rangi, Ngati Raukawa, Rangitane o Manawatū
Institute of study: Te Herenga Waka
Qualification/Degree: Conjoint degree of Law and BA – Majoring in Māori Resource Management
Year of study: 3rd
About: "It’s not about how hard you can hit, but about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward" – Rocky Balboa Movie. I’ve loved this quote *and scene* since I first saw it. Boxing is one of the sports I love, and I feel as though this quote can relate to many situations in life. With many setbacks and failures, it’s the part where you push through that matters most.
Paurini Taylor
Iwi: Ngāti Tuwharetoa
Institute of study: Massey University
Qualification/Degree: Bachelor of Business major in Marketing and Minor in Economics
Year of study: 4th
About: ‘Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum’ is a Latin saying which translates to ‘never a footstep back’ this motto provided great motivation for myself during my high school years and still to this day. The simple quote has provided me with the mentality that failure is something to learn rather than it being a demotivating emotion.
Daniel McWatters
Iwi: Tainui, Te Arawa
Institute of study: Massey University - Manawatu
Qualification/Degree: Bachelor of Business Management
Year of study: 3rd
About: My why stems from providing for my whānau and my enjoyment. I aim for a comfortable and happy future. In aiming for this I look to establish my own business upon graduation, continue my participation in Muay Thai and travel.
Bae Fountain
Iwi: Kai Tahu
Institute of study: University of Waikato
Qualification/Degree: Bachelor of science, double major in Environmental science and Aquaculture
Year of study: 3rd
About: My immediate aspirations are to finish and graduate my studies with good grades. Once this is completed, I hope to play water polo overseas where I aspire to become a professional athlete. Although sports have been one of my main passions, I also have aspirations of making it into a career pathway that can benefit the earth and hopefully help to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Jazz Puriri
Iwi: Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Kahungungu
Institute of study: University of Waikato
Qualification/Degree: Bachelor of Science majoring in Ecology, Biodiversity and Environmental Science
Year of study: 3rd
About: I’m a pretty simple Māori girl, I love my kai, music and whānau time. I come from a family of hard working, all hands on deck kind of people that have taught me that if you’ve got a goal and you’re willing to put in the mahi anything is possible. This has grounded me as a person and influences me to make meaningful decisions and put aroha into the work I do.
Arapata Hapuku
Iwi: Waikato, Ngāti Kahungungu
Institute of study: University of Waikato
Qualification/Degree: Bachelor of Indigenous Studies
Year of study: 1st
About: I am currently doing a full immersion Te Reo programme at UoW, Te Tohu Paetahi. In my future I would like to run my own business that helps youth. I hope to learn from this programme different aspects that will help to support my aspirations to start my own business working with youth.
Hayley Wikeepa
Iwi: Ngāti Awa
Institute of study: Massey University
Qualification/Degree: Bachelor of Information Science
Year of study: 3rd
About: "Ehara tāku toa I te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" – my success is not my own, but from many others. I acknowledge all the people that came before me, all the people who are still currently supporting and encouraging my choice to decide to study as a mature student. It’s also clear that I can play a part in someone else’s success, through encouragement, mentorship and by passing on what relevant knowledge I can.
Tuākana, Kyla Campbell Kamariera
Iwi: Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Taranaki Tūturu
2019 Alumni, LATAM CAPE ki Chile
Ntkmade LTD
We were thrilled to have Nicola & Tania involved in our 2021 Programme as our business participants. Our students group project were tasked with researching and presenting how Ntkmade Ltd could work successfully in their cape region.
'A natural creative all her life Nichola Te Kiri, founder of the company, explores narratives drawn from the environment around her as well as her heritage and upbringing. Curiosity and innovation, drives Nichola to go beyond the normal expectation always striving to produce quality products with excellent service '
2022 Te Hononga-ā-Kiwa
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