S1 Ep. 43 Exploring Maori Frameworks in Aotearoa New Zealand and Abroad with Dr. Christina Severinsen, Angelique Reweti, and Cynthia Begay

"It really encourages us to think about how we draw on those rich resources of knowledge and expertise that are already within our local communities. So, you know, where he saw Waka Ama is a really positive example of health promotion within an Indigenous Maori context, where those Maori values and practices are really foundational to the every day being."

In this episode, Dr. Christina Severinsen, Angelique Reweti, and Cynthia Begay talk about their work as Native and Indigenous researchers. Dr. Christina Severinsen Angelique Reweti are authors of a paper in Health Promotion Practice’s 3rd annual Native and Indigenous Voices Collection. Their paper and discussion of Maori values are reflected in Cynthia Begay's upcoming paper about Native people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.

This episode discusses the article "Waiora: Connecting People, Well-Being, and Environment Through Waka Ama in Aotearoa New Zealand" by Christina Severinsen, PhD and Angelique Reweti, BHlthSc. The Waka Ama short film can be viewed on Youtube.

Health Promotion Practice's Paper of the Year and supporting content is available at SAGE.

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