WheaTake

“Wheatake 86” The Light of our Constitution shines for each of us

December 28, 2022

The light from the north star of our Constitution has been shining above,before and around us since our birth. The light shone through our parents, grand parents, siblings, our extended...

“Wheatake 85” A Christmas Thought 2022

December 20, 2022

"Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but reflection." These words by Winston Churchill can challenge and inspire us to flavour this Christmas with, according to Agnes Pabro, "the...

“Wheatake 84” Passing the Baton in Self Determination

December 13, 2022

The foundation stones for balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love, and loyalty. (Zig Ziglar).When we think about becoming, we are engaged in nature, the essence about being true...

“Wheatake 83” Refining and Reshaping our Cultural Norms,Values,Beliefs, and Customs.

November 25, 2022

When I, as Chief Education Officer, recommended to the Minister of Health Education and Welfare, in 1983, that culture be classified as a subject and be added to a Ministerial...

“Wheatake 82” Power of Community narratives-A Cultural Attribute

November 11, 2022

Community narratives, one aspect of community oral history, can be powerful unifying agents in helping to bring about unity among residents/citizens. Narratives gain life and traction in response to events...

“Wheatake 81” A look at civil servants appointments.

October 25, 2022

This Wheatake is a personal response to recent developments in the Civil/Public Service. For many years I have noticed grown concered and spoken about the following "policy" in employing civil...