Talanoa Tai?
You Spot It, You Got It: Unpacking cultural conditioning and turning the mirror inward
Deepen self-awareness by recognising some of your cultural conditioning and its impacts on your daily life and your practice. When we are not conscious of the things that ‘irk us’ then we can unknowingly and knowingly project them onto others. What we reject, we project. By examining patterns and recognising our conditioning, we can live in more conscious ways. In this Talanoa Tai learning experience we offer practical tools and exercises to facilitate personal growth by turning the mirror inwards.
"A powerful and affirming learning experience that I would recommend to anyone seeking to deepen their self-awareness journey. Polu created a safe and thoughtful space that invited me to reflect on what I bring to my roles, while also identifying areas where I can continue to grow. In a world that is increasingly complex and polarised, opportunities like this -- where we are grounded in our core values -- are truly worth celebrating."
Julene Duerksen-Kapao
Resource Teacher for Learning & Behaviour, Te Whiri Kōkō, Cluster 26
Voices from the Moana: Amplifying Pacific stories of healing and resilience
Explore and share rich narratives of healing and resilience from different Pacific nations and perspectives. The Pacific ocean is a diverse place and we have our own unique stories of healing through traditional practices, beliefs and methods. This Talanoa Tai learning experience invites reflection on your own understanding of different healing modalities from the Pacific and the impact it has on your worldview. It will equip you to advocate for social justice through Pacific voices.
"You invited us to share who we are. You reminded me to wake up and remember some of the stories we haven't spoken about for a long time. Voices from the Moana is more than just sharing, it's about igniting the voice within to remember who we are and our purpose, so fa'afetai."
Rasella Fuauli
General Manager, Pasifika for Tomorrow
Together in Dialogue: Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pacific Partnerships
Engage in facilitated meaningful conversations around Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the role and responsibilities of Pasifika allies. By engaging in deep talanoa, participants explore the cultural, historical, and contemporary implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how Pasifika peoples can strengthen this unique relationship and promote cultural awareness.
"The presentation was so good! Clear, warm, inviting us to think about our relationships and partnerships. I loved the way you brought us together through Talanoa Tai, the vā we shared was beautiful."
Rhea Hyde
Kaiako, Shannon School
Who should attend?
Whether you’re in social work, education, government, community sectors or beyond, these learning experiences have been designed to help everyone build their skills.
If you’re a team leader or interested in booking for your organisation, we also offer private sessions. We can handle the organising to keep things easy, and will coordinate a session that fits your team’s schedule and unique needs.
A supportive learning environment
These learning experiences are for both Pacific professionals and those from other communities. You don’t need to have prior knowledge or experience in this area – we’ll meet you where you are and provide a welcoming, supportive environment for you to learn.
