In Mana, iconic Maori activist, artist, and performer Tame Iti shares his extraordinary life, defined by resistance, resilience, and rangatiratanga. Lyrical, wise, and deeply personal, Mana traces Tame's journey from a Tuhoe child silenced from speaking his native tongue to becoming a lifelong crusader for self-determination and an outspoken champion of te reo Maori. From marching for land rights in the 1970s to being imprisoned under controversial charges during the Tuhoe raids, Tame's memoir is a raw and powerful reflection on what it means to live with mana - dignity, integrity, and authority - in a world that often seeks to strip it away. Tame recounts his early years growing up in the shadow of colonialism, formative moments of protest, and the cost paid to uphold mana motuhake. He shares stories not just of confrontation, but of connection, healing, and the power of art as revolution. This is more than a political memoir. It is a meditation on identity and the lifelong pursuit of justice, told by one of Aotearoa's most fascinating figures. Woven throughout with te reo Maori, humour and moments of unexpected tenderness, this is the korero of a man who has never stopped challenging the status quo - and who never lost sight of the power of protest, performance, and collective action. Utterly compelling and profoundly human, Mana cements Tame Iti's place not only as a witness to history but as a maker of it.
Product code: 9781991006578
| ISBN |
9781991006578 |
| No. Of Pages |
292 |
| On Sale Date |
14/10/2025 |