Show notes
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 Meditation09:18-Acknowledgment of Country10:19-Language Acknowledgment16:57-Teaching Culture23:42-Effects of Colonization on Maori Culture29:42-Embracing Culture and Learning from Immersion33:36-Significance of Culture35:12-Understanding First Nations Community35:49-Engaging with First Nations Communities40:16-Working Towards Land Rights41:43-Learning from Each Other45:16-Vietnamese Heritage48:37-Importance of Cultural Knowledge54:41-The Importance of Cultural Safety01:00:42-Importance of Relationships01:02:05-Resilience and Migration01:05:02-Passing Down Knowledge01:06:43-Filipino Businesses and Community Strength01:08:11-Sacrifices Made by Families for Opportunities01:10:22-Shared Superpower of Culture01:13:55-Understanding One's Own History01:16:06-Mindfulness and Presence01:20:00-Sound Healing, Breath Work, and Haka Chant01:26:19-Culture First Approach to Healing01:29:56-Benefits of Meditation01:31:34-Community Side of Sports01:32:18-The Importance of Breath and the Haka in Maori Culture01:35:52-Conclusion01:38:37-The Addictive Nature of Community Sport01:44:45-Appreciating the Value of Sports01:46:55-Learning Martial Arts01:49:43-Performing Arts01:50:45-Creating an Intercultural Sports Tournament01:56:31-Community Engagement02:00:08-Self-awareness and Responsibility------------------------------------------------------📱Socials:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/okiru.com.au/Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3rOi6HOFacebook:https://m.facebook.com/okiru.com.au/Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@okiru.com.au------------------------------------------------------Help us share more stories and join the Okiru Collective by grabbing yourself or a loved one unique Okiru gear that will keep you comfy while you watch the podcast:Shop Now 👇http://www.okiru.com.auOKIRU Collective, a brand that's moreThan just clothes and designs we adoreTheir missions to share the untold storiesOf those who've lived through hardships and gloriesInspired by migration waves that overlapTheir founders strive to empower and mapA journey towards mastering one's universeA path they're on, they want you to traverseThrough sharing tales from diverse backgroundsThey delve deep into personal identities foundBelieving that everyone has a unique storyTo tell, to share, to feel its full gloryThey know life's struggles, the pain and strifeMental and physical health battles rifeSo they motivate you to push through the fightTo "Get Up" when knocked down, to igniteA courage to begin, strength to performPerseverance to keep going, no matter the stormOKIRU represents belief in oneselfAnd kindness to others, a valuable wealth.
