Breanne Peters (Kai Tahu, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Atiawa) was born in Naarm (Melbourne) and didn’t know anything about her Māori heritage until a trip home to Aotearoa a few years ago that changed the course of her life. Now, the 18 year old artist is on a mission to heal intergenerational trauma so that future generations can have access to their language and culture. She is a passionate advocate for rangatahi Māori (young people) and has found community and support for her journey with the Naarm based kapa haka T’HONI. Breanne shares how singing vocals on Mana Takatāpui helped her to put words to what she had been feeling and how Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview) has deepened her respect for First Nations people and culture in Australia.

See tour dates and listen to Jen’s new album: https://bio.site/jencloher 

Credits:

Executive Producer/Host: Jen Cloher

Producer/Engineer: Mike Williams

Story Editor: Karla Arnall

Cover Artwork: Huriana Kopeke -Te Aho

Layout and Design: Sebastian White

Web Design: Aron Lebani

With thanks to: Triple R 102.7FM, Australia Council for the Arts