Making Connections - The Power of Oral Storytelling | Trent Hohaia | TEDxUOA

As an increasingly isolated generation, that spends less time face to face with other human beings than at any time in history, oral storytelling has become more important than ever. It is through storytelling we are able to find identity in the present, and to better navigate the future through connection to the past. Trent is passionate in the pursuit of the repatriation of traditional Māori learning methods into the homes of Māori whanau.
Held deeply in this passion is a belief is that the old ways of learning of his people are relevant, powerful and have helped esoteric knowledge bases survive the many oppressions faced. He is a proud descendent of Ngāti Maniapoto, of the Tainui Waka. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@MinimalMama]

Simply put... WOW... Bless you Trent

[@saskianewzealand7684]

What a powerful, beautiful and inspiring story, and so well told. Tēnā rawa atu koe!

[@waynemustache8367]

I believe we all knew about connecting our roots, but we never were able to put it into words. Now this guy has his accent. But could’nt have said it anymore perfect. Thank you for this

[@alicerivierre]

That's powerful! The art of oral storytelling is quite a gift in modern cultures

[@bekksplore4669]

This was such a beautiful talk and is helping me look at my Masters work, and my own connection to Aotearoa with new eyes.

[@RavenWolf11]

I absolutely love your message and your beautiful soul.

[@frankeeandrews5564]

The beauty and the connection I felt in this korero, brought a tear to the eye. Thank you for sharing Trent alot of Māori, myself included can relate to alot of what you speak of which makes us connected. This is so in depth another tear from the eye fell. Thank you again Trent Hohaia.

[@marjmarks365]

Loved this talk and the connection with the trees. Thank you.

[@marcellemessenger1976]

Tēnā koe Trent. Ngā mihi mahana mō tōu kōrero.

[@jessicameda1415]

this was truly inspiring

[@apisaikoroi6456]

Vinaka vakalevu,totoka vakaoti taciqu. Au tokoni kemuni. Thank you my bro ,beautifully delivered. Totally agree ! !

[@isaacmalmsheimer]

nice, this was a great storyl!!!

[@scljbtippett]

Thank you for sharing your story, it was beautiful.

[@ambermcphail3940]

Excellent, thank you!!

[@MrJeampo]

BEAUTIFUL

[@sofianunez6930]

Hi :)

[@ramonsmith4195]

Great message bro .Been on the Gold Coast many years .I believe in the age to come , our ancestors ,and their connection with the creator and creation ,will be a picture of what Hashem is looking for !!

[@sofianunez6930]

I love your story :)

[@angusbustamonte9979]

hey wolfpack...

[@jacknelson8770]

whattup

[@isaacmalmsheimer]

sup dude

[@arky5674]

i keep hearing malding