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"Five years ago we started a Journey to support the way New Zealand addressed mental health challenges and also the lack of connection fostered in many mainstream systems.Fusing Mahi Toi Maori Art and in background in youth work and social work the Toi Manawa initiative was formed to enhance the well being of all people, it has now grown to become the Aotearoa bone and stone carving academy. Auckland's first indigenously owned and kaupapa led bone and stone carving academy absca-nzIt has been a blessing to work with many schools, organisations, correctional facilities, Marae and tourism ventures fostering connections, professional development, cultural competency and creative practice Mauri Mahi Mauri ora"