Revitalising the Languages of the Cook Islands w/ the University of Auckland's Dr Ake Nicholas: 5th August, 2026
We’re now halfway through Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani Cook Islands Māori language week, an opportunity to experience vibrant community events and learning initiatives designed to promote and preserve the languages of the Cook Islands. But revitalising the languages of the Cook Islands goes beyond just one week a year. A whole range of languages exist within the Cook Islands, but linguicide perpetuated by colonial powers - such as the Government of New Zealand - have traumatised language use for generations of parents. Today, the New Zealand Government is still shirking its…
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