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Ko Wai Mātou | Who We Are
MCF is a Māori-led charitable trust dedicated to uplifting Indigenous voices through music, cultural exchange and international creative development
Ō Mātou Uara | Our Values
Whanaungatanga – relationships at the heart of everything
Manaakitanga – generosity and respect in all our work
Kaitiakitanga – guardianship of culture, language, and creativity
Tuakana Teina – mutual uplift and intergenerational learning
Tā Mātou Whāinga | Our Mission
To create and deliver strategic cultural programmes that grow the capability, reach, and influence of Māori and Pacific artists, and to foster enduring partnerships with global Indigenous communities.
He aha ai? Our Why
Preserve Indigenous languages through music and storytelling.
Cultural activism — art as a vessel for resilience and rights.
Future generations — creating intergenerational impact and legacy.
Tā Mātou Whakakitenga | Our Vision
To see Indigenous artists, stories, and languages flourish globally through music and cultural exchange.