M9 July 2023 | Hohepa 'The Hori' Thompson

He toi whakairo, he mana tangata - Without Māori art, who are we?
When we collectivise and weave together the tapestries of our arts, it creates a deeply rich and diverse cultural landscape that reflects our unique experiences, stories and perspectives. So, it begs the question: without Māori art - who are we?
To celebrate Matariki and our one-year M9 anniversary, our kaikōrero will reflect on the resilience their tūpuna required to pursue their respective art forms, how their continued practice in the face of colonisation led to revolutionary change and how integral Māori arts are to our collective survival as a nation today.

[@djpomare]

Great stuff Hori. Let's hope the message gets out. I've been asked the same thing and like you asked who they were talking about. My tipuna was the sixth to sign the treaty so I guess I'm elite like you. I like the ukulele more than a guitar, so I guess I'm plastic too. Spread the message Hori. You da man.

[@HaremaRimene]

Wairarapa haaard !!! Had a F’n mean night that night 😂🔥🤌🏿

[@DorothyMatatia]

Kiaora Tenakoe Theirs also Te Ao Amalekites Pakeha (Re:Genociding Bloodline )

[@tangihorofitzgerald915]

Te Reo existed long before the World was created. Te Reo was with its Creator & Te Reo became Flesh.

[@jeremymartin3816]

You poor wee dear