Culture is the spirit guiding you - OKIRU Huddle Pod #56
Tyson Tuala is the Founder of Melbourne Cultural Consultants and Chairman of Nga Matai Parua. In this episode he enlightens us with how culture can be a spiritual experience and can be your guiding light.
Culture is powerful. It is visible in the customs and traditions we practice and honour. Yet, invisible and deeply seated in our way of being and explains why we do the things we do.
This episode was incredibly eye-opening for the team at OKIRU. We encourage you to listen in full due to all the nuggets of wisdom shared by Tyson.
00:00-Introduction and Guided Meditation
09:18-Acknowledgment of Country
10:19-Language Acknowledgment
16:57-Teaching Culture
23:42-Effects of Colonization on Maori Culture
29:42-Embracing Culture and Learning from Immersion
33:36-Significance of Culture
35:12-Understanding First Nations Community
35:49-Engaging with First Nations Communities
40:16-Working Towards Land Rights
41:43-Learning from Each Other
45:16-Vietnamese Heritage
48:37-Importance of Cultural Knowledge
54:41-The Importance of Cultural Safety
01:00:42-Importance of Relationships
01:02:05-Resilience and Migration
01:05:02-Passing Down Knowledge
01:06:43-Filipino Businesses and Community Strength
01:08:11-Sacrifices Made by Families for Opportunities
01:10:22-Shared Superpower of Culture
01:13:55-Understanding One's Own History
01:16:06-Mindfulness and Presence
01:20:00-Sound Healing, Breath Work, and Haka Chant
01:26:19-Culture First Approach to Healing
01:29:56-Benefits of Meditation
01:31:34-Community Side of Sports
01:32:18-The Importance of Breath and the Haka in Maori Culture
01:35:52-Conclusion
01:38:37-The Addictive Nature of Community Sport
01:44:45-Appreciating the Value of Sports
01:46:55-Learning Martial Arts
01:49:43-Performing Arts
01:50:45-Creating an Intercultural Sports Tournament
01:56:31-Community Engagement
02:00:08-Self-awareness and Responsibility
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