Reindigenization & Te Ao Māori with Amelia Butler

Reindigenization & Te Ao Māori

The fundamental values and beliefs within an indigenous framework have the power to shift our thinking, connecting us in a deeper way with nature, our ancestors, our communities and ourselves. By engaging with an indigenous perspective we can decolonize from a Western colonial mindset and reindigenize our ways of thinking and being in the world. Through Te Ao Māori, the ancient Māori world, we open a doorway to re-discovering our own indigeneity and connection to nature, re-membering the parts of ourselves that we have forgotten. As we embody indigenous culture through song, dance/movement, chant, ritual, prayer/incantation and Māori cultural values & beliefs, we re-discover our connection to our own ancestry and activate the pieces of ourselves that we have disconnected from.

Online via Zoom Saturdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Time:

April 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th

Reciprocity Contribution Levels:

Benefactor:  $310 

      The Benefactor Tier supports the largest partial contribution for a fellow community member.

Spiritual Friend:  $230

     The Spiritual Friend Tier supports partial contribution for a fellow community member.

Supporter:  $155

     The Supporter Tier supports most of the program cost.

Community Builder:  $100

     The Community Builder Tier supports some of the program cost.

No one is turned away for lack of funds, please contact info@braidedwisdom.org 

Refund Policy:

If you've had a change of heart-mind and wish to withdraw from the program prior to the start date, you will be given a full refund minus a $25.00 cancellation fee. Once the program begins, there will be no refunds. We appreciate your understanding of the effort and costs that go into preparing for the program.

Setting the Container:

We request participants attend the whole program to respect the container of the class and Amelia. We understand that life happens, and if you know you will miss more than one class, we recommend that you join at a time when you are available for all the sessions. Your presence and engagement in the class is essential for the course.

At Braided Wisdom we strive to build an online environment that creates a safer container for all. Part of creating a safer environment is asking for participants to have their cameras on during the session. If you have an access need around this request, please reach out to info@braidedwisdom.org so we can discuss how best to support you. 

About Amelia Butler

Amelia Butler is an indigenous Māori woman, cultural practitioner and Māori cultural consultant from Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is the founder and director of Learn Māori Abroad, a global organization that shares Māori language, culture and performance online and in-person. Amelia moved to Turtle Island (US) in 2009 and has shared Māori language & culture with various groups and organizations in the US including UCLA, University of Hawaii, University of Washington, Pacific Island Ethnic Arts Museum, Warner Bros Studios, Sony, Tourism New Zealand, Penguin Random House, Atlas Obscura and Intel. Amelia's tribal affiliation are Ngātiwai, Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Awa. For more info about Amelia's work visit her website www.learnmaoriabroad.com. Ngā mihi!

Zoom Link:

An email with the Zoom Link will be sent to you within a few days and 15 minutes prior to the program. Please search for info@braidedwisdom.org and check your spam folder if you do not see our email with the Zoom Link.

This event registration is for the Reindigeniziation & Te Ao Māori with Amelia Butler, Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Pacific Time).

If you have any questions, please email info@braidedwisdom.org.