Transforming Lives By Exploring Histories | Rawiri Waretini-Karena | TEDxRuakura

Why do certain cultural backgrounds have disproportionate representation in some of the worst statistics of our society? A greater incidence of incarceration, of drug use, of violence or of poverty?
This was a question Dr Rawiri Waretini Karena posed to himself after undergoing his own epic transformation. His own journey from state care, to prison, to education and academic achievements was easy for him to understand, as he had lived it.
But why were others having similar experiences?
In this talk, Rawiri explains his work on Intergenerational Trauma, it’s impact and what can be done to help mitigate those effects, with his work on the program “He Kakano Ahau”, which looks at the impact of the doctrine of discovery and the papal bull decrees, and colonisation. This program works with those in prison to educate and work towards their own redemption.
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Rawiri began his life with no knowledge of his cultural identity, with no sense of self, enduring a childhood no child should have to go through. A series of events and actions caused ripples throughout his community. He now uses education as a vehicle, not to justify his past actions, but to understand the historical impact on people’s current situations and environment.
Dr Rawiri Waretini-Karena is a Post Doc Research Fellowship recipient from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Indigenous University in Whakatane 2017-2019.
He graduated in 2014 with a PhD Doctorate of Philosophy in Indigenous Studies and was the recipient of three prestigious doctoral scholarship awards for his research into transforming Māori experiences of historical intergenerational trauma.
tedxruakura.com/dr-rawiri-war... 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

[@joe_t871]

Kia Ora Rawiri, mum showed me this video this morning and it blew me away that you are a Doctor now, I still have the Taiaha you carved for me when i was 13 out of Kauri wood in Waikeria all those years ago in 1995, much respect brother.

[@rayallen3274]

Thank you for sharing your story Dr. Rawiri

[@waynewiddowson2692]

Te aroha , Te whakapono, Me te rangimarie, Tātou, tātou e. Thank you Rawiri.

[@NattyBeGood]

You're an inspiration, an example of faith, and evidence there is a merciful God and a loving Saviour. May we go on to be kind towards and willing to understand those that are different to us.

[@dogoargentine]

Nga mihi ki a koe rangatira. Your korero is raw and confronting.RealTalk

[@fredaamopiu-tutaki6092]

Kia Ora Dr Rawiri Waretini-Karena, this is truly an inspirational presentation, thank you for sharing your journey with the world. I am humbled to read and follow the work you do, as I work in Social services NGO, teaching Cultural identity to children in care. I know the work you have done to date is so encouraging to me and understanding my why? I want to keep pushing myself academically for the betterment of our Māori Tamariki in care.

[@angustepuni1068]

Kia ora, thank you for sharing, your talk really helped me. All the best moving forward.

[@rahera621]

Thank you Dr Rawiri. Mean alright Tumeke

[@elizabethchimens8807]

So moved. Thank you for sharing your history and the broader impact this has on our society. Numbers 6:24-26

[@whetuwhanau]

Wow truly amazing, thank you

[@schusterl]

Brought me to tears! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jenna_parker_03]

Fantastic talk!! Thank you Dr

[@Daydream_Singularity]

What an amazing life, story and talk.

[@angepalmer8167]

Kia ora Rawiri - I listened to this powerful talk today and have shared it with whanau as an Easter message of love and insight. Thanks you from the bottom of my heart ~ Kia kaha ~ Ange P

[@nikkles76]

Hey Rawiri. Thanks for contributing to my learning at Wintec in 2016 in Sociology.

[@ruatapungawhare-pounamu4050]

Made me fucken cry old man and that kuia was rite “ we are geniuses, descended from genius” Forgive my grammar.

[@makaleven07]

Inspirational

[@adrianneranginui9080]

Kia ora Dr. Karena, thank you for your truth, the truth sets us free. I have a couple of patai for you, Do you still love the Lord after your discovery of the impacts of colonisation on you and your whakapapa? And how do you support our whanau to overcome their anger when they discover the roots of their dysfunction in relation to our history, both pre- and post- colonialism? Aaannnddd can I get a copy of your thesis? Please?

[@tinagoldsmith7784]

Wow

[@cole19762]

Awsome. kia ora.

[@keanongee2032]

Like playlist

[@rawirigilgen6846]

Mataora next?

[@dawnrichards2118]

I am really sorry to ask who did the caption, these were obvs not done by knew the context !!!!!

[@twwoth]

Yes you are correct. The video editor didn't know the legislation and put it in wrong.