'Once were gardeners' : evaluation of the 'My Fathers Barbers' barbers wānanga
'Once were gardeners' : evaluation of the 'My Fathers Barbers' barbers wānanga
Ihi Research
- Ihi Research, 2020
- electronic document (72 pages) ; PDF file
This evaluation found the barber wānanga achieves significant impact for the barbers who attend. Primarily decolonising in nature, the wānanga encourages men to reclaim a new traditional, indigenous approach to masculinity and collective care. By demonstrating vulnerability, compassion and acceptance, Matt and Sarah Brown and their highly skilled team create a safe environment where the barbers can openly share their trauma. During the wānanga connection, cohesion, compassion, acceptance and support provides a pathway to healing.
The healing and learning experienced by the barbers leads to a range of behavioural changes. The changes highlighted by barbers are supported by the views of whānau and friends who reinforce the view that positive changes have occurred. Making positive changes in their own lives, in particular in their relationships, enables the barbers to replicate the safe space they experienced in the wānanga. This enables them to have a positive influence with the clients who sit in their chairs.
Reclaiming a new way of being based on traditional indigenous masculinity and models of collective care requires on-going support. A number of opportunities have been identified for consideration that have the potential to grow and develop the kaupapa, increasing its influence and impact. (From the website). Record #7350
Ministry of Social Development | Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora
BARBERS
COLONISATION
DISCLOSURE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EVALUATION
FAMILY VIOLENCE
INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA
INTERVENTION
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
MĀORI
MEN
AUKATI TŪKINOTANGA
PĀMAMAE HEKE IHO
RANGAHAU MĀORI
TAIPŪWHENUATANGA
TĀNE
TIKANGA TUKU IHO
NEW ZEALAND
This evaluation found the barber wānanga achieves significant impact for the barbers who attend. Primarily decolonising in nature, the wānanga encourages men to reclaim a new traditional, indigenous approach to masculinity and collective care. By demonstrating vulnerability, compassion and acceptance, Matt and Sarah Brown and their highly skilled team create a safe environment where the barbers can openly share their trauma. During the wānanga connection, cohesion, compassion, acceptance and support provides a pathway to healing.
The healing and learning experienced by the barbers leads to a range of behavioural changes. The changes highlighted by barbers are supported by the views of whānau and friends who reinforce the view that positive changes have occurred. Making positive changes in their own lives, in particular in their relationships, enables the barbers to replicate the safe space they experienced in the wānanga. This enables them to have a positive influence with the clients who sit in their chairs.
Reclaiming a new way of being based on traditional indigenous masculinity and models of collective care requires on-going support. A number of opportunities have been identified for consideration that have the potential to grow and develop the kaupapa, increasing its influence and impact. (From the website). Record #7350
Ministry of Social Development | Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora
BARBERS
COLONISATION
DISCLOSURE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EVALUATION
FAMILY VIOLENCE
INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA
INTERVENTION
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
MĀORI
MEN
AUKATI TŪKINOTANGA
PĀMAMAE HEKE IHO
RANGAHAU MĀORI
TAIPŪWHENUATANGA
TĀNE
TIKANGA TUKU IHO
NEW ZEALAND