Shadrach’s Story

Born and raised in a typical Māori family, Shadrach was exposed to racist attitudes towards his culture while attending a largely non- Māori school. At the same time, his parents were involved in treaty settlements, so Shadrach began to see and understand the struggles others had gone through. As a result, he struggled with his perception of self and those around him, and blamed non-Māori for these attitudes. He knew something needed to change, but didn’t know how until he experienced unconditional love and acceptance.

If you find Shadrach’s story helpful or encouraging, you can watch a longer version of his story – just click the YouTube emblem.