Rongoā Māori: Donna Kerridge

Recorded live at The Eternal Song Seven Day Film Premiere summit with Indigenous voices. 

Donna Kerridge, a Rongoā Māori practitioner from Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand, shares insights into her journey bridging Māori traditional medicine and the Western healthcare system. Kerridge discusses the challenges and beauty of indigenous healing practices, emphasizing the significance of connection to nature, ancestral knowledge, and the balance between the physical and spiritual realms. She reflects on her experience watching the film Eternal Song and the necessity of truth in storytelling. Through her work and this conversation, Kerridge elucidates the importance of understanding one's place in nature and the universe to achieve true wellbeing. Hosted by Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo.

Topics

00:00 Introduction to Donna Kerridge

00:58 Reflecting on the Film's Impact

03:45 Understanding Rongoā Māori

06:10 The Concept of Wellbeing in Rongoā Māori

10:55 Healing Practices and Patterns of Disease

20:19 The Importance of Ancestry and Connection

22:37 Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science

29:47 Challenges of Being a Healer in Modern Times

32:18 Exploring the Pillars of Ru Māori

33:42 Connecting with the Spiritual Realm

36:30 Healing Through Nature

43:28 Respect and Indigenous Knowledge

45:41 Bridging Western and Indigenous Medicine

52:28 The Role of Ancestral Knowledge

56:25 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Find out more about The Eternal Song film series and All-Access Pass and the SAND film Mauri which features all three guests from today’s show.

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