{"id":8339,"date":"2025-05-25T02:41:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T02:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/?page_id=8339"},"modified":"2025-05-30T23:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T23:20:22","slug":"cultural-workshop-creating-a-maori-kakahu-huruhuru-maori-feathered-cloak","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/cultural-workshop-creating-a-maori-kakahu-huruhuru-maori-feathered-cloak\/","title":{"rendered":"CULTURAL WORKSHOP: Creating a M\u0101ori K\u0101kahu Huruhuru (Maori Feathered Cloak)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With Jasmine Te Hokinga Mai and Delise Tui Kerehona, New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This workshop will guide you through the process of creating a M\u0101ori K\u0101kahu K\u0101kahu Huruhuru (a Maori feathered cloak), a traditional garment deeply rooted in M\u0101ori culture. Participants will learn about the history, significance, and cultural importance of K\u0101kahu, which are often woven from flax and adorned with intricate designs and symbolism connecting to ancestors and culture. The workshop will cover basic techniques of weaving and constructing K\u0101kahu with modern materials. By the end, participants will gain an appreciation for M\u0101ori craftsmanship and be equipped with the skills to start creating their own K\u0101kahu, connecting with the rich heritage and artistry of Aotearoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time &amp; Venue:<\/strong> 1\u20135pm, Thursday 26 June, Danala<br><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 4 hours<br><strong>Limit: <\/strong>10 people<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/workshop-kakahu-huruhuru-1.eventbrite.com.au\">Click here to book\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Jasmine:<\/strong><br>Ko Ruapeka te Marae,<br>Ko Ngati Tukorehe te Hapu,<br>Ko Raukawa ki te Kaokaoroa o Patetere te Iwi,<br>Tihei Mauri Ora!<br>Ko Jasmine Te Hikinga Mai t\u00f4ku ingoa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kia ora, my mountain is Maungautari, Waimakariri is my River, and Raukawa ki te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is my tribe, a tribe of the north island of Aotearoa New Zealand. Weaving is a deep passion of mine, and it has been a meaningful way for me to help our family connect with our culture. I\u2019m excited to share my weaving journey with you and hope it inspires you to connect with your own roots and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Delise:<\/strong><br>Whakakatauk\u012b (M\u0101ori Proverb) \u201cTohaina \u014d painga ki te ao\u201d<br>\u201cShare your gifts with the world.\u201d<br>Pepeha (M\u0101ori Introduction)<br>E rere taku mihi maioha \u2013 My affectionate greetings flow. &nbsp;<br>Ko Whakapunake te maunga&nbsp; \u2013 My mountain is Whakapunake. &nbsp;<br>Ko Hangaroa te awa \u2013 My river is Hangaroa. &nbsp;<br>Ko Takitimu te waka&nbsp; \u2013 My canoe is Takitimu. &nbsp;<br>Ko Ng\u0101ti Kahungunu te iwi \u2013 My tribe is Ng\u0101ti Kahungunu. &nbsp;<br>Ko Hinehika te hap\u016b \u2013 My subtribe is Hinehika. &nbsp;<br>Ko Delise Tui Kerehona t\u014dku ingoa \u2013 My name is Delise Tui Kerehona.&nbsp;<br>Ko Wai Au? (Who Am I?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delise Tui Kerehona is a dedicated M\u0101ori practitioner, cultural researcher, and community leader with over25 years of experience across the Community Sector, Employment Services, Education, Health, and Fitness. Deeply connected to her Ng\u0101ti Kahungunu heritage, Delise specialises in M\u0101ori health and well-being, addressing intergenerational trauma through traditional healing practices, particularly r\u0101ranga (M\u0101ori weaving). Her expertise extends to M\u0101ori taonga (cultural treasures), where she has worked as a research assistant in institutions worldwide, helping preserve and revitalise Indigenous knowledge. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ng\u0101 Mahi Whakahirahira (Career Highlights)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthening Indigenous Kinship \u2013 For over 20 years, Delise has fostered strong relationships between M\u0101ori and other First Nations peoples, working in both remote communities and urban environments,&nbsp;including with the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation\u2014Currently supporting 10 remote Indigenous communities in Australia, Delise contributes to cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Te Kupu Whakamutunga (Closing Words) <br>\u201cNoo reira, e ketekete te kaakaa, e kuukuu te kereru, e koekoe te tui.\u201d<br>\u201cTherefore, the k\u0101k\u0101 bird chatters, the kerer\u016b coos, and the t\u016b\u012b sings.\u201d<br>*(Just as each bird has its own voice, so too do we all have unique gifts to share.)<br>Teenaa kooutou, teenaa kooutou, teenaa kooutou katoa.\u201d<br>I greet you; I greet you, I greet you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"8341\" src=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Cloak-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Cloak-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Cloak-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Cloak-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Cloak-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Cloak-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Jasmine Te Hokinga Mai and Delise Tui Kerehona, New Zealand. 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