The report “Te Mana o te Kupu,” spearheaded by Whare Tukutuku kaumātua, Koro Hata Temo, emphasizes the significance of language and power on individuals. The text underlines that discriminatory and stigmatizing language deprives a person of their mana (a term signifying prestige, authority, control, power, influence, status, spiritual power, and charisma in the Māori culture), and it’s through restoring this mana that healing can begin. The report will explore the presence of stigma, racism, and discrimination within the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) field. Its findings will inform Whare Tukutuku’s future initiatives, including developing educational tools, launching public awareness campaigns, and expanding research to include interviews, videos, and website content.

Find the full REPORT (2023, New Zealand) and visit Whare Tukutuku