Pīkau ki Tua: from ancestral baby carrying to an Indigenous philosophy of care​

Pīkau ki tua—carrying children on the back—is a foundational Māori practice that extends far beyond physical child-rearing. This talk examines how ancestral baby-carrying techniques connect to a holistic Indigenous philosophy of care, exploring what this perspective offers contemporary discussions of wellbeing, kinship, and cultural knowledge.

Arianna Waller is a Research Fellow at Te Tātai Hauora o Hine — National Centre for Women's Health Research Aotearoa, Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington.