Veda Allen

Veda Allen is a Māori elder from Aotearoa New Zealand who shares the traditions of her people through prayer, ceremonial calls and storytelling. Her work carries the voice and spiritual practices of her ancestors into the present, helping communities reconnect with their cultural roots, the natural world and the responsibilities passed across generations.

Through karakia, ceremonial call and the stories she tells, she helps ensure that Indigenous knowledge is not only remembered, but remains relevant and alive for younger generations navigating a rapidly changing world.