“The importance of repatriation of ancestral remains to Māori of New Zealand.”

A presentation by Te Herekiekie Herewini and Ms Hema Temara

discussing:-

• The history of the trade and collection of Māori ancestral remains
• The continuous connection Māori have with their tūpuna (ancestors)
• Māori cultural concepts
• What happens when the ancestors arrive home?

There will be a demonstration of traditional Māori music and instruments.