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//034 Dr Diana Kopua

Aug 25, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 4
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Episode description

Dr Diana Kopua (Ngāti Porou) is a psychiatrist that is changing the system by preferencing Indigenous approaches to orangatanga.

As the developer of Mahi a Atua, she uses Māori creation stories and pūrākau to transform mental health frameworks, providing an affirmation of our amazing genealogy and validation for our resilience.

Dr Di is teaching communities of practice an alternative to the Western model, using a culturally sensitive new therapy to address mental distress and suffering amongst Māori.

In this episode we talk about her upbringing, her career journey, and how her approach to health is smashing white supremacy.

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