This documentary was presented by Rangataua Mauriora at the 2006 Healing our spirits conference - Edmonton, Canada. It explains the kaupapa as to why we as an iwi and AoD service use waka ama in our programmes & initiatives. This documentary features Matahi Brightwell who is the founder of the sport of Waka Ama in Aotearoa and the Club President of Mareikura & Toa Waka Ama Clubs.