Tuākana / Teina

Tuākana / Teina is a panel discussion held as part of Samesame but Different 2023 - a festival celebrating queer readers and writers in Aotearoa.

We’re excited to present a thought provoking intergenerational conversation that will explore the evolution and revolution of Aotearoa’s queer writing and creative community. The conversation will encompass both the broad and personal, and framed by questions such as: Where have we been and where are we going? How has the road been shaped by those ahead of us, and what paths are the newer members of the writing community carving out for our future? How do we see each other generationally? What inspiration do we draw from one another? Are we exploring new ways to be published? To be heard? To be queer?

Chaired by journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau, our writers are award winning author Gina Cole, educator, writer, theatre practitioner Josiah Morgan, and writer and blogger Laura Vincent. They come together to explore these questions and invite us all to reflect on our generational (r)evolution.

An earlier lineup for this event was planned to feature acclaimed lesbian feminist author Renée. Unfortunately she won't be able to attend. We'll miss you Renée!