Caring for Whenua

Abstract

Bringing the summit of Mauna Kea and the lands of Ihumātao to Te Whanganui-a-Tara, leaders and protectors Pua Case and Pania Newton come together to discuss what it means to be in Indigenous-led movements that centre Indigenous rights, rituals, and protocols. In a moving keynote conversation, they talk about the work that comes with caring for whenua or ´āina in personal, relational, and sacred ways; they reflect on the importance of solidarities, networks, and following the wisdom of our ancestors; and they offer guidance and hope for ongoing and future movements dedicated to the protection of place.