Life History of Tokerau Tinomana

The title Tinomana Ariki – translates as “absolute power” pretty much over your village so this lady – Tokerau Munro is the high chief of Vaka Puaikura (village) now.

Appointed Ariki of Puaikura in 2013, Tinomana Tokerau Ariki stems from a long line of “Ariki of the People”. Tinomana Tokerau Ariki is passionate about her culture and is often in attendance at community events in Rarotonga. Her passion lies in the art of Tivaevae.

Tinomana is descended from the first Rarotongan Ariki to accept Christianity – Tinomana Enuarurutini Ariki.

• 1948 Girl Guide Leader named the Red Rose
• Assistant President for Cook Islands Association of the Non-Government Organization (CIANGO)
• 1974-2013 Cook Islands Girl Guide Chief Commissioner
• 1985 & 2009 Organizing Committee for Medal Ceremony for Pacific Games held in RAROTONGA
• 1988 Cook Islands Teacher College with Merit
• 1995 Attending Patterns of Paradise Exhibition at Auckland Museum
• 2001 Woman of the Year

Passionate about her tivaevae and Ruaau group

Born on the 31st July 1937, Let’s do the Maths everyone........thats 84 years old!

Tinomana Tokerau Ariki, thank you so much for sharing with us on Kia Orana Podcast.

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