Reindigenising Ikura
What is Mai i Kurawaka Reindigenising Ikura?
This Para Kore wānanga is grounded in a Māori worldview and enriched by kōrero from Dr. Ngahuia Murphy. It explores traditional practices, including the atua associated with ikura (menstruation), and provides information about modern period products. Participants will learn about single-use and reusable options, considering their costs and environmental impacts, to empower them to care for their tinana and Papatūānuku.
Held both in-person and online, the wānanga creates a safe space to kōrero about ikura, explore sustainable practices, and learn how to make informed choices that support personal well-being and our taiao.
Wānanga Aims
Raise awareness about the te ao Māori worldview relating to Ikura
Enable a safe place to talk about Ikura and Ikura products
Understand the difference between single-use and reusable and the impact single-use has on Papatūānuku, our atua whānau, and our mokopuna
Familiarise participants with reusable Ikura products, thereby normalising these products and decreasing reliance on supermarkets
Why Wānanga Ikura?
We have been conditioned to view ikura as something shameful and not to be discussed. However, in truth, it is a powerful and sacred aspect of our being—deeply connected to our whakapapa, our atua, and our role as life-givers. Recognising and reclaiming this understanding is an integral part of our wānanga, where we create a safe and open space to kōrero about the divine nature of ikura and its importance in our lives. By shifting these narratives, we empower ourselves and future generations to honour this mātauranga and our well-being.
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Mai i Kurawaka Reindigenising Ikura is delivered free of charge where we have funding.
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“It’s about providing a safe space for an open and honest conversation about healthier and sustainable alternatives for the menstrual cycle.” This is the story of Arohanui West, a Para Kore kaiārahi delivering Ikura Wānanga online. The wānanga explores the impacts of colonisation on our relationship with ikura, celebrates traditional Māori practices, and inspires attendees to embrace reusable options—reconnecting with te taiao and transforming attitudes toward menstruation across generations.
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