Living in Aotearoa/New Zealand
When a 'later in life' OE becomes something more ... burgers become pies, peanut butter becomes Marmite, French Toast becomes spaghetti on toast, friends become mates, and perspectives change.
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Pea, Pie, Pud
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Pepeha
A few years ago, in preparation to attend a work conference, all employees were encouraged to create their Pepeha. I loved the idea since I think it's important to embrace the language(s) of where one lives. But I have to say that I found it quite intimidating, and therefore, I didn't do it.
This week being Maori Language Week, I thought that creating my Pepeha would be a good way to participate in Maori Language Moment 2021.
I researched how to create my Pepeha by speaking with a colleague who championed the Pepeha creation idea at that work conference and by using the websites in the images above. I came to understand what a Pepeha really is. I love the idea. I connect with it. Creating my Pepeha forced me to think about who and where I come from ... who and what I'm truly connected to. Thinking about these things also has reminded me how challenging it can be to be an immigrant and to be away from your "foundation". More about this later ...
I know that my Pepeha is going to evolve over time to include my Aoteoroa whanau. In the meantime, here is my Pepeha ...