by Claire Porima | Dec 18, 2020 | Inspiration, Reflection
REFLECTIONS The Ira Cards are a source of inspiration connecting two languages and two rich world views for you to use in your everyday life. Māori language is a ‘taonga’ or treasured possession in Aotearoa New Zealand Our vision is to preserve, protect...
by Claire Porima | Dec 7, 2019 | Connection, Inspiration
Ira Cards keep proving to be a simple tool for a complex world. I thought you might enjoy this heart-warming story of how one Ira card lifted the confidence of an already amazing woman. Mere* was about to go to a function being held to acknowledge her career...
by Claire Porima | Oct 6, 2016 | Inspiration, Language
“Call me Wāhine” is an article that appeared on Suffrage Day, September 19 in The Wireless magazine, by a young woman, Māni Dunlop. What captured my attention was how she expresses her love of language, of words, of the power of words, and particularly her...
by Claire Porima | Jul 17, 2016 | Connection, Culture, Inspiration, Language
E Ihowā – God of Nations Every year, in the build up to Māori language week there are reflections and numerous analyses about Te Wiki, and people expressing ideas on what was great about the week, and what could be done better. It’s great to see the interest...
