Mana: The power in knowing who you are | Tame Iti | TEDxAuckland

Tame explores how the old saying of "Te ka nohi ki te ka nohi" (Dealing with it eye to eye) creates a far more productive space for open dialogue around any issue.
Tame Iti (Ngai Tuhoe/Waikato/Te Arawa) is known as many things... Activist, Artist, Terrorist and Cyclist. Literally wearing his Tuhoe heritage on his face, Iti is hard to miss in a crowd despite being just 5ft 4" tall. His 40 year history of controversial and theatrical displays of political expression have included pitching a tent on parliament grounds and calling it the Maori embassy, shooting a national flag in front of government officials and the curious spate of public meetings where he appeared with a ladder so as to speak eye to eye with officials who were seated on stage. Iti explores how the old saying of "Te ka nohi ki te ka nohi" (Dealing with it eye to eye) creates a far more productive space for open dialogue around any issue. "No one can tell you that you are not important and your experience does not matter and if they do... I challenge them to say it to your face... where they can see your eyes and feel your breath."
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@truhawaii5957]

Your brothers and sisters in Hawai’i have dealt with the same challenge of mana but only by a bigger newer monster America. You give us inspiration Tame while our home is used for the pleasure of the wealthy. Mahalo Nui loa

[@Sanchellios]

Challenge… do you even know, how Maori dealt with each other before Europeans arrived?

[@willymacdonald7535]

@@Sanchellios no more than any other culture.

[@marthamaytepuia6854]

@@Sanchellios are you even listening to what Tame is saying ‘when the Pakeha arrived to Aotearoa’. Obviously not. Whakarongo to what he is saying.

[@SwervoWorld808]

@@Sanchellios Te toiroa prophesied white peoples arrival in aetearoa and his death in Hawaii 3 years before his arrival

[@SwervoWorld808]

@@Sanchellios once Europeans came the treaty of waitangi connected all tribes to force them away even in th early 18th century turned Christ away and went straight to Judaism( tribe of Naphtali) now it’s a lost story t

[@maifolau6996]

“History has woven us together. The kete. We are the baskets that hold the future.” If that ain’t Mana idk what will. Powerful.

[@mharrod258]

🧡 🧡

[@raquellemitchell655]

Quite the speech! 😍 although I have no idea where I come from! I know that I'm maori! Unfortunately grown up too be ashamed of the culture! Over the last 4yrs have learnt soooo much! So much about this culture iv never known! Always just told they want want want! The last 4 years! My gosh what a truly amazing culture I am fortunate too have! All the lies iv been taught from a part maori mother who is ashamed of her color is unbelievable! Unbelievable I grew up for 30 yrs believing her bulshit through her own shame! Now 34 I'm just in awe! The more I learn the more Im loving my culture and standing proud! This speech is absolutely amazing! Breath taking! Thankyou

[@Iam0.]

Respect to your mum many other mums who were put through the same thing back in those days their mums probably saw the land being taken. Your language is waiting for you I'm sure that calling too learn your Reo. Ka hoki ki Ki te Reo Rangatira

[@t-wez9631]

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt. (n.d).

[@edwardmatthews5899]

yeah hence why people judge trying to steal anothers mana.

[@oneracehumanrace4349]

t-wez ~ 😂 when indigenous people worldwide suffer from corporate oppression, your quote does not apply

[@hasanmorris5853]

t-wez not true. That is why children are usually targeted when it comes to breaking a people's identity.

[@Marla-CMnz]

One Race / Human Race I agree with you! The Brazilian indigenous, including my ancestors, thanks for the tricky neurolinguistic from Europeans, didn’t realise that they were consenting anything! Consent means be aware...not the case!

[@aztec999999]

Apart from maori people to other people

[@paulbennison6376]

I watched this today, this man in the New Zealand media was a terrorist. Well this Ted Talk shot that down. What an incredible talk and what an incredible man, Mana. Tami Iti I will show this in my classroom. Unbelievable, thank you for showing me who you really are. Take care my friend.

[@bishhwahh6229]

They were taking in troubled youth that the system could not handle and teaching them how to hunt and how to live off the land. Rumors went around saying they were training the youth to be terrorist which is not true. And because they are on land that is not governed by the crown they were illegally doing home raids in tuhoe. And named Tama Iti a terrorist for standing up to them.

[@sawackbissoondath5584]

u cannot be a terrorist in your own land.

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

@@sawackbissoondath5584 In NZ you can. According to the Govt & Crown.

[@ohhappydays10]

Crazy media... Tame iti has very strong mana you can hear it in his voice 😍

[@lightningandodinify]

A very 'democratic' form of censorship is to label people as terrorists.

[@helenrandell5163]

Much respect TAME ITI your not crazy you see the world for what it is , a strong spokes person for our people . Thankyou Tama iti

[@ngatibroffessor1840]

I've always respected Tame Iti's activism in service of Tuhoe and the wider Maori community.

[@bishhwahh6229]

I love this he came to Turakina Maori Girls collage when I was there. His presence was strong he is so inspirational and this talk is amazing love it 💜

[@manamanasana528]

Mana..is also a word in Punjabi old one.. knowing your heart

[@jane62603]

Manjot Sandhu history project that they have Indian blood in their blood

[@outsidechambaz]

Jane Topnaar maybe came from same place or originated from same ancient culture. Polynesians

[@klewchur9926]

Nah Indians are probably close to Australian aboriginals. Maori had no connection to them at all, they tested the blood of Polynesian and it sends us to a ancient dna match with Taiwan.

[@juzzybot3455]

@@klewchur9926 was going to reply saying this. Science and DNA have proven an Indian connection to the Aboriginal people. Our connection is to the South East Asians.

[@TritonK]

This meaning of Mana interps to power real! Powerfull fierce!

[@vkvkvk317]

I am not originally from Aotearoa, but I live in this land because I deeply love it and respect Maori culture, with which I find lots of similarities with my own original culture (before my country was colonized), I just wanted to say my eyes came into tears while watching that apology video at the end, I felt so much happiness to hear those words and my admiration for Maori people's resistance and courage has increased even more!

[@nickngaronoa6955]

Nga mihi nui Kristie (much thanks)

[@darthkage2163]

Kiaora may ask what's your cultural background

[@juanita7562]

What you started here in New Zealand has been a wake up call thank you so much tama iti

[@karlbates1172]

A great commentary from a man with great mana.....the NZ government had forgotten the land doesn't belong to the people, but the people belong to the land....as long as the land exists then the people will always have the right to be its guardian. Thats guardianship can't be brought with a treaty, but its good to see that progress is under way to address the disparity between the (haves) europeans and the (have-nots) native tribes of Aotearoa.

[@amorales5445]

The Maori (have nots)? Maoris have more rights than anyone in New Zealand what are you talking about?

[@billyramey9946]

This man reminds me a lot of my grandfather. Even looks a bit like him. 😅 But that aside, his talk reminded me of the lessons my grandparents passed on to me, and what I try to embody and teach others. Thank you for bringing back the memories of those lessons, and for such an incredible speech.

[@somebodywhocares9293]

Gangster?, No. Warrior?, yes. I see n feel his soul, his truth, His experience. With age and experience n struggle made him A philosopher and a wise man. RESPECT.

[@Krieger2214]

The important message here is that we, as humans, are all equal and we must treat eachother as such, even if we disagree, even if we do not see eye to eye, we must speak as equals, we must speak eye to eye, face to face, on the same level.

[@berniehiha2211]

I have watched this video many times. Spoken from the heart and with humour. We are all important and our experiences matter. Kanohi ki te kanohi - tangata ki te tangata! Mana ki a koe Tama Iti.

[@hetoc2243]

Tena koe e Te rangatira. Your words are not falling on deaf ears. Aroha to all iwi

[@victorstle2087]

Tena kå tøu 💙🏕🌏🏔🌍🏝💙 😢👏👏👏 🕵️‍♂️💂🏿‍♂️👳🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️ I love you, brother. That is some truth in action, in acting, in accent and in art. Thank you for this brave transmission of love. PS. I now understand why my Welsh actor friend, Jack, moved to New Zealand instead of pursuing his very promising acting career; I never realised how humans grow around the tyranny of the crown in such similar, even equal, ways. I will meditate on mana, and let it fuel me towards loving action. Blessings to all, town, gown, crown, frown and anyone else around with ears to see and eyes to help.

[@Fadil1954]

Lots of love and respect from Arabia ....... God bless the honorable chief Tame Iti......

[@chadamskidamus]

offering a horse blanket is such a good touch, given blankets and guns were a big part of the crowns initial offers lol

[@nyagumronya581]

Love the way he carries back the ladder !

[@palmtrees5459]

That was gangsta..respect to this OG.

[@RyanHellyer]

Awesome presentation. This is a side I've never seen of Tame Iti before.

[@bayaosborn1015]

I lived across the road from the boat the Tuhoe in kaiapoi 66 Charles Street blessed💪😎

[@trhoades2063]

The rock sent me here and I'm glad I got to listen to the full version

[@BamBamZ_Gaming]

My maori grandfather was adopted in Australia so I've no way of knowing my ancestry. Always wanted to learn more of my people but never had that available to me.

[@Iwalani-z1w]

THANK YOU FOR EDUCATING ALL THE PEOPLES. YOU ARE A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE. ALOHA

[@murrayeruera1204]

da man, ka nui taku ora, my life force is full.

[@pillakartinya1747]

It is time to REGROUP AND REDREAM THESE DREAMING 💭 yes please

[@miraclefifita650]

And this is man after God's own heart ♥️

[@carolinemerald77]

Thanks and praises for sharing this insightful video . . . ....

[@SteadyBark96720]

That ladder tho...brilliant👏🏽

[@nanamc881]

Tumeke, so proud to Maori with all my Mana 😍❤️🥰

[@cascade3769]

Don't forget your Pakeha roots too.

[@Dave183]

We Welsh had the same kaupapa... kore matau e korero matau reo kei te kura.

[@markturner2971]

How will you ever know who you are when you pick and choose what history you are going to accept and rewrite what is more fitting to your thinking?

[@Elizabeth-mn1hq]

well said Matua, you are an inspiration to me on my journey of knowing my mana

[@janhvibreath]

Goosebumps❤

[@bobanyfingelf]

Nice play on the 'blanket' - tailored well for you my bro...

[@nicktorea4017]

Tame Iti the Maori Morgan Freeman both powerful orators.

[@barbarapascoe5673]

Thank you for sharing this. The reality vs the media spin had me believing things about this man that were so wrong

[@fungames1594]

Great

[@epikwon]

Tsimshian Tlingit feeling this message strong and clear

[@thelotuspad]

Sir, you give me Strength🙏

[@jungletheme2094]

it is so ridiculous that a teacher made him write 'I will not speak maori'.

[@Lokieatsheaps]

Emotional!!!!

[@violetgrowers]

what a great story teller

[@jennykiss2235]

I love him!

[@angelrace8103]

I like hearing his voice.

[@bayaosborn1015]

This ain't over💥

[@senseilogan2233]

Mana has been theorized to be anything from white gold dust green algae. But a buddha nature or secret guru, ( the passionate expressive self) i like that definition too

[@adrianmokonuiarangihau1869]

Your the man tame iti

[@almightyyotto]

great speech. Truly inspiring words

[@ruthlilianatizondequreshi5282]

Aroha nui Tama Iti Rangatira!

[@bayaosborn1015]

♥️AROHA AUI NUI BIG LOVE💥 IS💥

[@djToniTontonNewZealand]

nga mihi nui, ka mau te wehi Tamaiti

[@fanaticforager6610]

Aroha Nui 🎵🌺🏝🌊🐋

[@allgood6760]

Thanks for this👍🇳🇿

[@shantellsnowden]

I’m Tuhoe…my old lady is a Waiariki from Ruatahuna…

[@missymason3850]

25 thumbs down....please speak...

[@josephinev2327]

[@Xzyel.]

I'm an Aboriginal Australian from the Paakantyi tribe I still live along the Darling river in my tribal homeland, this is all too relatable and real with not being allowed to speak our language and practice our culture when he mentioned the stolen land and communities displaced and showed the Aboriginal flag it really got me, especially when he says putting attention to these issues makes them uncomfortable this is so true in Australia, they rather forget about the past and us Aboriginals and about the bad things they have done to our ancestors rather than fixing the problem and having a proper conversation and making true peace with us Aboriginals, this was a powerful and inspiring video, love and respect to my Maori brethren and to Tame Iti!!

[@Esotericreation1618]

Powerful words brother or sister continue to awaken your people an speak your truth maori stand by side with you an we will always support you on every level love to your beautiful people an ancestors from mine to yours an all other indigenous peoples love an light my friend

[@cascade3769]

@Xzyel You're probably twice as white.

[@lightningandodinify]

Absolutely outrageous. Imperialism, and its need to spread its own culture and wipe out others. None of these emotes, fascistic or royal, have ever been a bonafide presence in the world.

[@LittleD1031]

Remember yourself.

[@gpl992]

Same thing with us West Melanesians whether West Papua,Maluku,or East Timor 🇹🇱

[@andrewuasi3689]

We can all learnt a lot from this great man. Many Polynesians are fighting same battles and so are our ancestral cussies in south east asia. As a Tongan, I have a lot of respect for you. Us Tongans have an old saying: "Mate ae toa, tu'u ae toa", meaning "when warriors fall, more will take their places". That is how I see you. Your tipuna were warriors, and now your a warrior in this era that we may all look up to. Ofa atu

[@maryybushh]

+Andrew Uasi Well said.

[@The_Maori_Taro_Planter]

Malie siana! Aroha atu ki a koe! ('Ofa 'atu kiate koe!").

[@andrewuasi3689]

your comment demonstrates hatred and ignorance. yes we are a human race but our human race has different cultures. the world sees cultures as being separated. But its not like that. culture comes from their environment were brought up in. for example like how im Tongan, my culture teaches me our values, my background, kindness towards others etc. if i was to meet you in person i would express those values and i would love to learn about your culture. For many of us our culture is way of looking to the past in order to see tomorrow. If i did not know my culture or myself, i would be like a tree without its roots....Tame and many others know the value of culture and how the developing world hasnt taken responsibility for cultures worldwide....thank you commenting and i hope to see your reply sometime. all the best and God bless

[@Rino10493]

Kia Ora Andrew - well said! You obviously have mana :)

[@jam5984]

Kiwi's are/is the term used by the British from england that now claim to be from new zealand, were as the maori people keep there ancestral name tangata whenua they are one of the most wise in the world being European i am proud of my ancestors but i also acknowledge the truth._.._.._.

[@amyturner6275]

Wow as a teacher this is powerful , I was in tears. To take away a language is to take an identity. You can't stop the Tui from singing. Keep fighting for your rights

[@ThePuhikarua1]

..

[@geraldcopeland5153]

M))

[@snigie1]

Can with a shotgun

[@Mothafuckenzay]

As a Mexican American I'm okay with speaking English and Spanish both not native languages

[@theubcr2pbc863]

Can YOU imagine what it feels like now to be of African descent in this country now? The middle passage was horrible and yet some people turned a blind eye.

[@jackiejames6510]

Once upon a time I had no respect for this man...thanks to the main media portraying him-as a crazy man. I am 44yrs old, maori and I laughed, cried, got the goose bumps and learnt so much from this short but well informed lecture. Im saving this to watch over and over to remind myself 'eye to eye'. Being on the same level and that ladder. Thank you Tame.

[@petespirals]

The western media by chance?

[@VITASartproductions]

The English did the same thing in Wales: part of the so-called UK. Just because someone lives in Britain, it doesn't mean that people agree with what the historical English did. Few people remember us, but Tame Iti gives hope to us all.

[@TwigJitsu]

As a Haole I love this man and everything Maori. I never apologize for "white people". Instead, I learn about others and share, post and talk about their positive influence. Don't focus on the negatives, promote the positive of all culture.

[@WHANAUPEACE]

"He iti nā Tūhoe ka kata te pö"

[@WHANAUPEACE]

As a Tūhoe soldier and a soldier of the Crown I live in both worlds but my heart waits for equality. Until then I remain a Tūhoe soldier.

[@shadowboxing7029]

I'd always seen this man portrayed in the media as being a fanatic nut case, I'm glad to really get to see him and hear how his beliefs came about, his journey. A powerful speech I will not soon forget, inspiring to say the least.

[@taumaihi241]

Don't know why people against us Maori wtf, glad finally y'all hearing truth instead of lies, gullible fools

[@richie3802]

@MrPippinsays be quite you troll!

[@greenhornetkato1568]

@@hamiorawalters5513 As being the Most evilest cultures,, I am saying its a pretty close draw to the White American culture..

[@musicmad67]

@@taumaihi241 Yea man! We're cool as!! 😆 From a Nga Puhi in Tamaki Makaurau 😁☮

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

I like fanatic nutcases. Makes me feel normal. 👍

[@tachiebillano6244]

Goosebumps. I am from the Philippines, and hearing the word “mana” (which we also still use here in my country in many of our languages) spoken by this Maori man, shows how enduring the concept of “mana” is to the descendants of the ancients who sailed the waters of the Pacific. In our languages, mana means personal inherited wealth or cultural heritage. But I like the extra layer of meaning the Maori have for it, which makes deep sense. Your heritage helps define what you’re made of, and what you can tap into for strength against those who marginalize you and your people.

[@1stfire_shadow]

Yeah its, in basic terms, your nobility/righteousness/pride/morality

[@aokealoakanakamaoli6958]

Mana could have a Spanish influence they were floating around the Hawaiian & Tahitian islands since the late 1200's.

[@chanddeepsingh7400]

Its mind blowing. Mana is psyche/ inner self/your conscience/you in punjabi. Punjab is state in india and Pakistan which got split up by the colonizers when they "freed" us. It's a very spiritual word strongly connected to Sikhism. It was crazy to hear a mouri man talking about mana. Humans have been global for a while.

[@OniZenBuddha]

@@chanddeepsingh7400 Maori, not mouri.

[@shadowztaff]

Same feeling as a hawaiian.

[@Tehui1974]

Sadly, most New Zealanders have little real understanding of NZ's history.

[@epikwon]

Do something about it

[@eyedea00dea61]

@@epikwon he did

[@snigie1]

Because any time we bring it up we're all told to be ashamed, hence waitangi day needs to be re labelled watch the amusing Maori protest day. And it's only getting worse so don't expect change any time soon.

[@POCOPICO28]

So what is being taught at history lessons in New Zealand?

[@eyedea00dea61]

RYaN H I never got taught New Zealand history 🙏🏽

[@MasonTorrey]

Chur brother. I'm not Maori, but you're my brother.

[@ryanhori530]

You don't have to be maori brother. As human we all share the mana Kia ora

[@chastautoko7177]

@@ryanhori530 mana is earned.

[@shaniya_hope]

That ladder and invoice for a blanket is peak activism and I love it

[@ricardopena3070]

I'm Mexican and my ancestors are Tarahumaras, I'm proud of my roots and my peoples traditions even when the conquistadors tried to annihilate my ancestors. Stay strong brother, stay awake keep shedding light

[@studiosnch]

"Mana" is also in Filipino. It's your material, spiritual, and transcendent inheritance. But for us, "mana" has more meaning than just gift. I think we Southeast Asians also have the same definition of "Mana" as with the Maori.

[@lorrainewest7408]

My Partner is from Negros Oriental, Philippines and he gets mistaken as Maori. Looks lsimilar in appearance except different eye color from usual brownish many have. Also some Islander Thai do, but different height.

[@kaaleewilson7018]

AE We related Cuz

[@lostdracco6744]

@@kaaleewilson7018 no we aren't 🤦

[@nolimit2974]

@@lostdracco6744 LOL

[@Aaroniusnz]

@@lostdracco6744 yes we are.

[@AlexKing29353]

The power of knowing you are the whole universe expressing itself as this organism here and now

[@outsidechambaz]

No

[@choopa1670]

Tame iti is my new hero. I’m proud to be Maori because of people like tame

[@hendrixruka5484]

Aha koa, he maori toonu ia

[@maorifilm]

Toutoko

[@pesaminofaasisila740]

I'm full blooded Samoa hearing speaking speaking from what you know much respect

[@TomvanBodegraven]

I have now watched this for the third time. I am so impressed with this great man Tame Iti. Tame, I am a permanent visitor to your land. I feel so privileged to be here and thank you so much for this amazing and important talk.

[@arohabuchanan72]

Thank you for your bravery Tama. I have never been a fan of yours but after that speech how can I not be?

[@awhitiamihaere]

Ka rawe e Tame

[@yalaenakawiti1177]

Aroha Buchanan chur

[@WHANAUPEACE]

Tame.

[@nameless6161]

@@WHANAUPEACE cool name bro 😁

[@philld2576]

What’s his name would like to look him up and see what’s he’s up to now

[@osascamp1002]

I'm cook island samoan from Auckland and this is so honest and real. I love it when people are proud and respectful to their lands. You can't knock the realness of this speech nothing but love for the truely authentic brothers and sisters. Peace and love to all! Keep up the good fight and never forget who you are or where you come from

[@cascade3769]

Yet Polynesians were sold Christianity so easily.

[@milkriyu5406]

The 5 dislikes are the principal and stafr

[@mysticmuscle8797]

those 5 dislikes represent those 5 clowns from the crown sitting above everyone else !

[@milkriyu5406]

+Mystic Muscle lol wth that doesn't make any sense

[@The_Maori_Taro_Planter]

lol

[@kfcsavage3925]

Probably John key making fake account

[@romananaru6800]

Probs the pakeha

[@kingoftheworld53]

the axe is small in comparison to the tree. the bullet is small in comparison to life. the universe has many stars bigger than this world, and yet they are tiny to the human eye.

[@ripme6616]

King Of The World chop chop, bang bang, knowledge is power. Thy Will Be Done.

[@mariakastler6650]

I have been watching this many times! I have cited this piece on 3 different assignments. I developed my understanding about who Tame Iti is, and why he has become the way he is? ( I understand you now, understand your culture, your passion, fearless activist, and deep down in your soul, a loving human being). I do identify with your pain, pain of colonisation, oppression, and loss. I'm going to reference this piece once more. "Ke ka nohi ki te ka nohi"!! Kiaora.

[@wezmoka]

Rachel J what your patners mums name ! coz uncle tame father and my Nan are brothers and sister

[@wezmoka]

Rachel J any other name ?? coz I only know he has 2 sisters , unless there are more that I have not met before 😂😂😂 , I'll ask one of his sisters kids , they stay with me lol :) cool more whanauna

[@wezmoka]

Rachel J up I do :) ! unless your talking about is tainui waikato side coz uncle Tame was adopted out to his whanau in the waikato region

[@wezmoka]

Rachel J oh true , I'm from Ruatoki too , from to rewarewa ! but the names your saying are not matching with his blood sister ! the sisters I know are Tiwai Iti And Wikitoria Iti ! must be a close cuzzie ! coz my mum coz him brother as she is really close with him also ! do you know if she's related to the Iti Toko whanau ! coz that's where his last name is from.

[@wezmoka]

my last name is not the rua , but I follow my nans side which she was a iti toko ! lol , Sorry to be hoha , just when people say they related to him , I like to find out by which side lol ! , it's confusing with his Tuhoe and waikato side 😂😂😂😂 ,

[@sandpaper631]

In Fiji mana means spiritual energy, i notice Maori language and Fijian is quite similar, tukutuku, marama same meaning in fiji, and theres a few other words in maori that have the same meaning in fijian

[@MrSicc274]

We came from Fiji Samoa Tonga

[@mrfin02]

There's no word such as mana in the Fijian language. 🤦🤦

[@sandpaper631]

@@mrfin02 And you know this how? I'm from Fiji and speak Fijian, mana has many different meanings and uses

[@rajwantkaurnagi2791]

Such a inspiring lecture, i have been in NZ for more than 5 years. But haven't heard from anyone about history of NZ. Now, started my studies with Te Rito Maioha and i began to realize that it is important for everyone to revisit the past.

[@zephheine9681]

Have a nohi at NZ Maori Wars on KZbin plenty of history there also🙂

[@KandMe1]

I went to school in New Zealand probably same ara as Tame. I can say honestly that I learned more from this talk than my whole time at school.

[@lynettewharerau1182]

Powerful!! My mountain! My river! My marae! My home! My mana! My experience! My voice! Very Powerful!! Pou, pou nga poupoua! Tuturu whakamaua kia tina, tina! Haumi e! Hui e! Taiki e! Nga mihi mahana!

[@petespirals]

he doesn't mean he owns it. He means he is the guardian of it. We belong to the land. But we say my mother, not meaning we own her, but we are from her.

[@WHANAUPEACE]

@@Psilocybiant from a pakeha perspective you are right. From a Tūhoe perspective you would have to be before you can understand that "my" and "our" are one in the same. Just as you would travel up to Christchurch and not down or down to Cape Reinga and not up.

[@dr.saadeh9328]

Peace and love from Palestine 🇵🇸 🇳🇿

[@Fadil1954]

Truly... those words brought tears to my eyes...... indigenous people everywhere should not have to suffer on the hands of the so-called civilized countries.

[@musicmad67]

@@petespirals Yes, like when you introduce your parents...this is my mum 😊☮

[@henz312]

Definitely one of New Zealand’s treasure’s Tame is.

[@lunalongshadow7510]

"They had my blanket. But they still had the land"

[@BothSidesNow52]

"We are all equal, we are all the same, on the same level ... eye to eye."

[@gavinstowers3927]

From perceived crackpot and rebel to wise orator. Who among my generation would have thought some of the wisest words of this day would come from this man? A superb speech borne of passion and experience - interspersed with unique wisdom - from a man who helped move middle ground perceptions into a deeper understanding of indigenous - come - universal issues. Much respect and love.

[@dumespune]

+Gavin Stowers you obviously have nothing to learn as you know all about your culture or lack thereof. Tama Iti has lived through and survived eradication of his language and attempts to swat out his culture and land confiscations. I pity the poor Pakeha and their lack of culture. They will never know what it is like to have Mana

[@gavinstowers3927]

Calm down George bro. I professed to nothing other than people like Tame Iti and George Smith now being seen as visionary.. moving middle ground perceptions based on their unmoving passions. I continue to learn daily..even on things I specialise in. My knowledge of my culture or lack thereof may he a banner to wave or a cross to bear. Time will tell. But like Tame, I will air my strengths, weaknesses and passions. I do not pity the Pakeha. I feel sad for those who continue to divide cultures...from both sides. For me it is never Pakeha vs Maori. It is love, tolerance and understanding vs fear, resentment and ignorance.

[@ngatibroffessor1840]

+George Te Nana The man just said in this very clip that all people have mana even pakeha...maybe you were watching different clip.

[@clairhills5368]

Delusional. You are more genetically pakeha than you are maori wake up from your religion!

[@shadowboxing7029]

+clair hills Blood is all you are? Do you know the person you are addressing, their ancestry to make such a claim? Your identity is your own and no one else can tell you who you are.

[@TheSpectacledOwl]

The Maori people - truly, all Polynesian peoples, in general - have definitely kept their culture & language largely intact. Unlike my people, the Chamorro.

[@MrSicc274]

I bet you still have people like this brother you just haven’t seen them yet. Aroha

[@logicalblackman8228]

My only true love is from Tamuning, Guam. She is proud of her Chamorro heritage, but only knows a few words.

[@christineharris5763]

what an orator ... We are all different and all have mana....beautiful sentiment..

[@Cherishripe]

MACHIOVALLI you act like an angry old man. Did a Maori give you a hiding back in 1987 and you just can't let it go?

[@shadowboxing7029]

+MACHIOVALLI Here I see you on another video with a Maori speaker attempting to cause division. Do you go looking for videos with Maori purely to do that? Take a good long look at yourself and ask if that seems healthy to you.

[@garyblackbourne120]

Youre a clown. How could they invade the country illegally when their was no central governance? There were over 500 tribes warring with each other , the word Maori was just a collective term for what were many different groups.

[@garyblackbourne120]

Tama Iti is a divisionist, he wants special treatment based on the colour of his skin.

[@robertstewart302]

this is one anchor that should be at the bottom of the sewage pond

[@terriakara9472]

Well spoken Tame, how your speech in expressing the views of indigenous iwi worldwide of meeting a challenge face-to-face, Kanohi ki te kanohi, tangata ki te tangata, man to man, eye to eye, if the world leaders took this approach there would be less war and less blood shed...! Ka nui te mihi e koro!

[@bevanwilson5642]

What a well spoken and articulate speaker, So differnt to how he is portrayed in the media. I think he would be an interesting person to speak to about life

[@jasonmoffitt2971]

Fate has woven us together . We are the basket - that holds the future . THE MANA IS FOR REAL

[@e-wilks9964]

really good listening to this i love my heritage (scottish) although makes me quite ashamed i can’t speak our own language and how divided our country is

[@e-wilks9964]

people of scotland and rest of “GB” never been eye to eye with england

[@velltangi1953]

This was beautiful to see, hear & experience. I laughed & cried & then after this I felt as though I knew a bit more about myself as a wahine of many ethnic backgrounds including nz Maori. I truly felt at peace & it was such a wonderful feeling. It makes me want to see out & learn more about my Maori ancestry because I want to be able to tell others about by waka, maunga & awa! Thanks so much for sharing Tame! 😍

[@georgiaash599]

Eloquent and considered. A dignified and proud man. Power to you

[@chrisepiha5902]

I just randomly came across this and what a speech I'm officially a fan 😁

[@EvelynNesbits]

“Hey diddle diddle, the Cat and the Fiddle, the cow jumped over The Moon” “Just because someone has more authority does not mean they have more mana.”

[@vanajames-murray8806]

He korero miharo tenei na Tame Iti! Me tuhia au i tetahi korero-a-waha mo te kura e pa ana ki te maoritanga. He kaiwhakaohooho koe Tame Iti.

[@daveaskin1333]

It is great to be challenged in such a positive way. Well done. Awesome actually.