Nuku – Stories Of 100 Indigenous Women

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ISBN: 9780473584313
Title: Nuku – Stories Of 100 Indigenous Women
Author: MATATA-SIPU QIANE

NUKU is a powerful and important snapshot of Indigenous wahine today. Through wide-ranging voices this ambitious social documentary showcases diverse representations of leadership,systems change and success. Readers obtain authentic insight into life as an Indigenous woman in a way like never before.

The 100 stories recorded here are of incredible wahine who seek to influence the world around them. Each offer significance to the story of mana wahine. From Oscar-nominated filmmakers and award-winning musicians, to scientists, entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, artists, environmental champions, knowledge holders, mothers and more.

The youngest wahine is 14, the eldest is in her mid-70s, and their locations span both North and South Islands and across to Rekohu (Chatham Islands). The majority are wa¯hine Ma¯ori, with wahine Moriori, Pasifika, Melanesian, Wijadjuri, Himalayan and Mexican also included.
NUKU prioritises and celebrates the wa¯hine experience: our ceremonies, our knowledge systems, our atua, our aupapa, our lives.

Each korero is accompanied by striking photographic portraits, inspiring generations of women to see themselves within these pages.

Format: Flexi Cover
Publication date: 21/11/2021
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