ABSTRACT
Drawing on the wisdom of our tūpuna (ancestors) and traditions is not to return us to a mythic past or golden age-our people have always adapted to new circumstances and experimented with new technology. Rather it is to understand and be guided by the symbols, values and principles that can enhance our capacity to live together peacefully as whānau and communities. Our capacity for resilience as an indigenous people is fed and nourished by our language, traditional practices and oral traditions.
