Biography: Ropiha Sisters (1950-1954)

Taipitopito | Details

Rā | Date1950-1954Ingoa Taitara | TitleBiography: Ropiha Sisters (1950-1954)Kaituhituhi | AuthorMarina SciasciaHilary PedersenKaihanga | CreatorHoriana Kataraena RopihaHanga Ā-tinana | Physical FormatpdfWhakaahuatanga | DescriptionA beautifully told story by Horiana Kataraena Ropiha; The fourth child of Ieni and Ani Ropiha. Horiana’s early life was marked by health struggles, but she survived against the odds. Her mother, involved in the Kotahitanga Movement and supporting faith healer Hori Gage, played a significant role in her upbringing. While she initially struggled with school and farm life, Horiana found joy in storytelling, cooking with her mother, and caring for her younger brother. This story welcomes you to read into the journey and life of Horiana and Sister Isobel.

Tūhonotanga | Related

Kohinga | CollectionTuahine – Sisters of PorangahauTangata | PersonIsobel RopihaHoriana Kataraena RopihaWāhi | PlacePorangahau

Whānau | Family

Whaea | MotherAni Mydie Diamond RapaeaMatua | FatherIeni Takou RopihaTane | HusbandLou Aranui (Isobel’s Exhusband)John Sykes (Horiana’s Husband) Tetahi Kaitiaki | Other GuardianErana Panapana Mete Rapaea Hokianga

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Biography: Ropiha Sisters (1950-1954)