“Kim Mcbreen was adopted into a Pākehā family and grew up at the opposite end of the country from her marae. Like many Māori who’ve been disconnected from their whānau and whakapapa, she’s been trying to reconnect.” #kikorangi

'Disconnection is part of my whakapapa' | E-Tangata

“Every day that I haven’t taken them to their marae adds up. It builds a mountain of guilt and inertia that gets harder to cross.” — Kim Mcbreen on introducing her kids to their marae.

Wishing Kim all the best. As Pākehā we fostered and I have come away thinking that those children who go into long term care or home for life will have that disconnect if they are away from their culture. Not all of course but some.