The British Empire drew its lines with rulers, documents and new names but my ancestors navigated by stars, currents, and winds that connects our islands across Te Moana Nui-a-Kiwa. My connection to Aotearoa predates any national flag, anthem or passport yet although I am Tagata Moana my family were granted access to Aotearoa through te Tiriti o Waitangi.

In the vibrant landscape of creativity across Australia, Aotearoa, and the Pacific region, Studio Kiin stands out as a collective of Indigenous-led storytelling and cultural empowerment that are passionate about story sovereignty.