Services
Merging Mana & Minds offers a range of culturally grounded offerings shaped by ancestral knowledge, lived experience, and care for community. These ways of working support learning, reflection, and meaningful exchange — from cultural education and knowledge sharing, to ancestral and historical research, speaking, workshops, writing, and thoughtful cultural guidance. Each engagement is approached with intention and respect, allowing space for understanding to deepen and work to unfold at its own pace. If you’re unsure where to begin, you’re welcome to start with a conversation.
2026
Commences FEBRUARY (Free)
WEAVING : RARANGA / LALAGA / LALANGA →
“So cool, wish I had this when I was younger. What an experience it will be for our children, thank you”
Parent & Participant Cultural Education & Knowledge Sharing
I offer culturally grounded education that supports understanding of Indigenous and Pacific knowledge systems. This work includes clarifying distinctions between Tongan, Samoan, Māori, and broader Polynesian histories, and sharing oral histories and lived knowledge with care and accuracy.
Teaching is approached thoughtfully — grounded, contextual, and never mythologised or diluted.
Suitable for schools, community groups, cultural organisations, and individuals seeking reconnection or deeper understanding.
Ancestral & Cultural Research
This work supports people in exploring genealogy, lineage, and inherited histories with clarity and responsibility. Research is grounded in oral tradition, cultural knowledge, and academic sources, helping individuals and families make sense of stories, identities, and obligations passed down through generations.
This is offered as guidance and research, not spiritual authority or legal claim.
Speaking, Workshops & Facilitation
I offer talks, workshops, and facilitated conversations focused on culture, identity, ancestry, and responsibility. These spaces prioritise understanding over performance and create room for learning, listening, and reflection. Each engagement is shaped to suit the context and the people involved.
Available for schools, universities, community events, and organisations seeking culturally grounded engagement.
Cultural Consulting & Advisory
This offering provides thoughtful cultural insight for organisations, educators, and creatives working with Indigenous or Pacific content. Support may include reviewing language, symbolism, or narratives, and helping projects avoid misrepresentation or tokenism.
The role here is protective and supportive — offering guidance with integrity rather than endorsement without care.
Writing & Story Development
I support the development of writing and storytelling that honours ancestry, lived experience, and cultural context. This may include cultural essays, narrative shaping, or refining work where clarity, tone, and responsibility matter. The focus is on telling stories with integrity and depth.
One-on-One Conversations
For those seeking a more personal exchange, I offer guided conversations grounded in listening, reflection, and care. These are not coaching or therapy sessions, but thoughtful spaces to explore identity, culture, and responsibility without pressure or prescription.
Get In Touch
This work begins with conversation. If you’d like to connect, please reach out by email and share what you’re hoping to explore. I read all messages with care and will respond when appropriate.