Tag: maori new year
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Read Maori Creation Myths in Witi Ihimaera’s Navigating the Stars
Mānawatia a Matariki! Happy Matariki to all! Stories are a significant part of life. Myths are a kind of story, one that tells the story of the origins and beginnings of a world, of the first people, and the beliefs that shape who we are. Witi Ihimaera’s Navigating the Stars is a collection of Māori…
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Maori Historical Fiction in Monty Soutar’s Kāwai : For Such a Time as This
Calling all epic fantasy friends, historical fiction fans, and readers wanting to learn more about Aotearoa and its people. Kāwai: For Such a Time as This is the first fiction book released by Dr. Monty Soutar, revered historian and respected author in Aotearoa New Zealand. His historical non-fiction books showcase the courage, bravery, strength, and…
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Gearing up for Matariki
I’m back on the New Zealand fiction grid I started earlier in the year, but this time I’m focusing on Māori fiction. I have collected a bunch of Māori books to read and talk about this month with the intention to showcase Māori authors and stories that contain Māori perspectives as this month we celebrate…
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