Indigneous 100 - Episode 43 - Annette Sykes

A WOMEN OF JUSTICE
Annette Sykes is a remarkable figure in New Zealand's legal and political scene. Her journey began during a political protest in Wellington in the 1980s. Since then, she has fearlessly fought for the rights of Māori interests and indigenous rights for the past 40 years, both in New Zealand and internationally. Annette is known for her exceptional legal skills and unwavering commitment to social justice.
Despite facing criticism and backlash from both Pakeha and some Māori communities, Annette remains steadfast in her pursuit of justice, earning her the respect and admiration of many in the legal and political world.
Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Annette to discuss her thoughts on the current constitution and the need for change. She spoke candidly about the challenges of being a Māori woman in a predominantly Pakeha legal system and stressed the importance of having a constitution that reflects the diverse cultural identities of Aotearoa.
This is her story. Indigenous 100 - Annette Sykes.

[@gumdigger7595]

Absolutely fascinating, thank you so much for your fearlessness ❤❤

[@khzn9309]

Tena Koe Whaea same here with you 100% totally fed up here on our own Whenua seeing what has happened to Our Ancestors Our People Our Whenua Our Wairua and Our Future Generations ever since they came to this Beautiful Country given by Atua to Tupuna then to Tangata Whenua We are never more then Ready to Stand Up and Fight for Our Right Our Birth Right to Help bring Equal balance back upon these Lands again and to Set the Record Straight Kia Ora.

[@gailtaitoko1762]

Oh man, I could listen to her all day!! ❤

[@JonTeriini]

Rawe, endless inspiring light from Annette

[@kjmax1068]

39:21 great conversation thanks for the lesson. I love to listen ❤

[@monkey84966]

Invigorating and inspiring much. She doesn't mince words. Inspires me to continue in my haerenga and put my roots down. Nga mihi nunui ki a koe e te Whaea. x

[@richardrewita4941]

koro kiwi pouwhare would so proud of what you are doing for us today

[@tane1mahuta1]

A great korero a wahine toa of substance

[@umumclean8161]

Kia ora koe Annette. Kia pai hoki tona korero.

[@Melisa-vc8my]

So inspirational and so so interesting. Jeez he wāhine mīharo 🖤🤍❤️

[@tracymichaelsen493]

A Heroin for the Maori people. Thank-you Annette. ❤

[@Dave183]

Ka mau te korero.... he korero pai... kia ora...

[@annjohnson9131]

Ae tika tonu ….tautoko !!!

[@ShirleyZhang-bt4dj]

Maori culture is not my culture.

[@TheNesianscribe]

And? Congratulations? Why are you here for?

[@stephenkereopa7495]

Well done cuz 😊. You have a great brain and you use it well.😊