106: Tristan Marler | Why Do Māori Undervalue Themselves
What happens when you begin to understand where you come from?
In this episode of The Martin Show, I sit down with Tā moko artist Tristan Marler for a conversation about whakapapa (genealogy), self-worth, and how he found a deeper connection to te ao Māori through his art.
We talk about Tristan’s own journey of reconnecting with te ao Māori, how that connection has enriched his life, and why he chose to deepen his understanding of te reo Māori.
We also explore a question that sits at the heart of the conversation:
Why do Māori undervalue themselves?
Why can we struggle to recognise our own…
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