Unlocking and unravelling our potential to heal
Māori are disproportionately represented in current whānau violence statistics. Whānau violence is a complex societal issue, with added layers of colonisation and historical trauma. Spanning generations, its effects on whānau and whakapapa have been destructive.
The research was undertaken as an aspect of a larger research project that used wānanga in seven locations across Aotearoa to hear the pūrākau of whānau who had tamariki uplifted (or in the process of uplifting) by the state.
The outcomes of this research project brought whānau Māori experiences to light and amplified their strengths which empowers whānau Māori to see their own mana as well as having their experiences validated. The work also intended to challenge people's understanding of the complexities surrounding whānau violence.
The personal pūrākau shared also provides an alternate vessel for how data can be showcased by humanising the themes found and uplifting the pūrākau of whānau Māori.
