We're joined by Lefaoali'i Dr Dion Enari - an Associate Professor from Unitec Institute of Technology, matai (chief) and sogaimiti (wearer of the Samoan tatau). In this episode he shares his research insights on the experiences of diasporic communities and highlights the tensions of fa'alavelave (giving), knowledge gate keepers and weighs in on the debate of who should be 'worthy' of our culture treasures such as chief titles and tatau. 

He offers his unique insight as an academic and a matai. As someone in the diaspora who has the experience of living in the homeland. He also shares his personal story of having received the tatau and challenges some popular narratives surrounding the tatau. 

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