tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340901893892759228.post4909373293156305460..comments2023-07-12T20:25:09.496+12:00Comments on mars 2 earth: Remembering Steve BikoMarty Marshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07434142404949696557noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340901893892759228.post-32282451129852156922009-04-02T12:44:00.000+13:002009-04-02T12:44:00.000+13:00Kia ora HateateaOur vision is the same and I think...Kia ora Hateatea<BR/><BR/>Our vision is the same and I think many feel the same way, although they may not say it. <BR/><BR/>We will change things and create a more natural environment for Ngai Tahu whanui. This will happen and the lawyers and academics and others will not stop it.<BR/><BR/>It will take time but we will do it.<BR/>For too long our pride has come from our commercial success - now we need to front up to cultural success, and doing things OUR way.<BR/><BR/>Karawhiua Kai Tahu!Marty Marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434142404949696557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340901893892759228.post-59926751096584648812009-04-01T23:27:00.000+13:002009-04-01T23:27:00.000+13:00Tēnā koe mo ou whakaaro.I too admired Steve Biko a...Tēnā koe mo ou whakaaro.<BR/><BR/>I too admired Steve Biko and was saddened and angered that South Africa and the world lost his inspiration at far too young an age.<BR/><BR/>I dream of a time that all iwi positions, whether central or local are filled by are own, at realistic salaries and with a values base that is more in keeping with the aspirations of the flaxroots. Unfortunately, with so many of the whānui being long separated from their true turangawaewae, I fear that western corporate will remain the norm with an increasing focus on those with academic success and less value being placed on ahi kaa amd tikanga learned on the marae at the feet of the tāua and pōua.<BR/><BR/>I hope I am being pessimistic but worry that I may be merely realistic!<BR/><BR/>Kia kaha, kia maia, kia ūUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16408935367239453840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7340901893892759228.post-82363766569881159732009-03-29T13:21:00.000+13:002009-03-29T13:21:00.000+13:00You make some sharp points here MM, they're obviou...You make some sharp points here MM, they're obviously coming from a very sharp mind! Pity the people who stand in your way! I think your contributions to the blogishere are strong and that there is a place for them here. I love that you encourage people to stand proud in their strengths - this is a great thing to encourage people to do universally - we're all born with something unique to offer and the sooner we honour our seed, the better. You've obviously got something special to offer Ngai Tahu, I hope they listen and take the koha you're offering. Kia Kaha Kia Maia.HappyzineCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345454657859881027noreply@blogger.com