NUKU
Founded and created by mana whenua artist, Ihumātao-Māngere local Qiane Matata-Sipu (Te Waiohua ki Te Ahiwaru me Te Akitai, Waikato-Tainui, Ngapuhi, Ngati Pikiao, Cook Islands), NUKU is using a creative, storytelling platform to amplify 100 Indigenous female change-makers and leaders through audio podcasts, photography, videography, books, art and live events. These are wāhine doing things differently. Stories of women who do not conform to a ‘mainstream’ image, but dare to carve their own unique portrait, showing us how the world can be shaped by our unique Indigenous voice. Its all about who we are, and not who we’ve been told to be.
NUKU changes the perceptions of Indigenous women and, the way Indigenous women perceive themselves. The impact is the empowerment of Indigenous women to be agents of change in our communities, sectors and society. NUKU cultivates the opportunity to shape the world we want.
Website: www.nukuwomen.co.nz
IG: @nukuwomen
FB: /nukuwomen
For more information contact Qiane Matata-Sipu direct, or via the contact page on the NUKU website. Email: qiane@qiane.co.nz
