Matata-Sipu, Qiane

A first Ikura (period) is more than just a physical change - it's a time of learning, connection, and celebration. This beautifully told story follows a young girl as she experiences her first ikura, guided by the love and support...

A gentle and powerful story that reclaims the sacredness of a girl’s first ikura (period) through a Māori lens — celebrating connection, ceremony and whakapapa. Rooted in te ao Māori, My First Ikura and the reo Māori translation Taku Ikura...