Everyday experiences of te reo Māori trauma
The report investigates ‘Te reo Māori trauma’, which refers to the emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual harm and distress experienced by Māori individuals due to a lack of proficiency in te reo Māori (Roa & Roa, 2023). The report, entitled Everyday Experiences of Te Reo Māori Trauma (Dr Mohi, 2025) highlights personal narratives that illustrate the experiences of individuals grappling with language loss and te reo Māori trauma. It builds on Roa & Roa’s working definition of te reo Māori trauma, 2024, a follow up of the Manawa ū Ki Te Reo Māori report by Te Huia et al, 2019.