The power of words | Sala Tiatia | TEDxYouth@Christchurch

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
  • At the age of six, Sala Tiatia experienced domestic violence for the first time. It was the verbal abuse however, that bought the most darkness to Sala’s internal world⁠-until one particular English class, with one particular English teacher, turned Sala’s dark world around. In this compelling and emotional talk, Sala shares the words that bought light to his world and how he speaks light into the world of some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable young people. Sala Tiatia is a local youth educator who has been involved in youth work for the last 30 years; his roles have varied from church ministry, community work and running youth work workshops about youth work for youth workers, right through to running leadership programmes in mainstream schools and alternative education.
    He is still working with youth and their whānau today, and is a huge advocate for everyone, especially men, to seek help in counselling, have a greater sense of self care and be intentional with their holistic health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Komentáře • 78

  • @cmarquise92
    @cmarquise92 Před 2 lety +13

    I’m surprised this doesn’t have more views. The entire message of this video is so true it’s kinda of mind blowing, how so many ppl overlook the power of your words.

  • @balenaivanawalu7918
    @balenaivanawalu7918 Před měsícem +1

    YOU.ARE.AMAZING. Your strength to overcome and transform is remarkable! Thank you Vaofusi!

    • @Leofaumeo
      @Leofaumeo Před 26 dny

      He's a snake that sleeps around with co workers behind his wife's back..well known for it

  • @jordypomare197
    @jordypomare197 Před 4 lety +24

    i went to this talk. it was my first time i’d ever been to a ted event. and let me tell you, everyone was tearing up.

  • @adambuckingham143
    @adambuckingham143 Před rokem +5

    This is one of the best speeches ive ever heard his delivery is amazing,

  • @ghostxgaming1577
    @ghostxgaming1577 Před 6 měsíci +4

    sala is my youth worker at christchurch nz, and he one of the best people you can talk to, hes funny and he is caring, 1 on 1 coversations with him are amazing and he makes me feel safe.

    • @Leofaumeo
      @Leofaumeo Před měsícem

      And likes to sleep around on his wife with co workers...a real snake

  • @TamaFit
    @TamaFit Před 3 lety +16

    This brings tears to my eyes, we have a long way to go with our trauma upbringing, it's so amazing that the new generation is changing this around for the next generation. Faafetai tele lava USO, amazing work you do God bless 🙏👍

  • @Aspenpod
    @Aspenpod Před 9 měsíci +2

    Amazing talk. Incredibly moving. Thank you Mr. Tiatia for this life changing gift.

  • @tonyfeao817
    @tonyfeao817 Před 5 lety +13

    Powerful Talk Sala. This will be a blessing to many. Ofa atu

  • @sequoialadeilvelez4263
    @sequoialadeilvelez4263 Před 5 lety +20

    Well spoken Sala, words bestowed upon us by our parents become our future programming. Sometimes we must unlearn what has been spoken over us and become what it is we speak over ourselves.

  • @curtisforbes1
    @curtisforbes1 Před rokem +1

    All I have to say is in two words... Awesome!... Incredible!
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @jamesfirth-haydon7381
    @jamesfirth-haydon7381 Před 25 dny +1

    Wow. This is absolutely stunning and very inspiring. The fact that you have handcrafted all the pieces is spectacular and congratulations to you. Thanks so much for this piece of creative genius. Totally love it. Tempted myself to make this as well now. I tackled Weathertop and Amon Hen recently and they were great fun.

  • @hughesdela
    @hughesdela Před 5 lety +10

    Maximum respect for sharing - best Tedx talk I've seen 🙌
    The power of life and death is in the tongue.
    Words carry spirit. Speak life. Amene!

  • @NattyBeGood
    @NattyBeGood Před 4 lety +6

    Kia kaha te mahi ehoa! You're doing an awesome job Sala. God bless.

  • @mrskauvaka
    @mrskauvaka Před 2 lety +3

    "I am loved" "I am worthy"

  • @LittleTiger11
    @LittleTiger11 Před 3 lety +4

    What a powerful ending, I’m crying 😭

  • @lanez685
    @lanez685 Před 3 lety +8

    It’s sad that this is the norm in Pacific Islander households, but it’s courageous men like Sala that spark change and bring light to these truths. I’ve had similar experiences in my upbringing but was too afraid to speak up about it. Thank you for sharing your story uso … And word became flesh ❤️

  • @TheBittersweetLegacy
    @TheBittersweetLegacy Před 2 lety +6

    Sala, you are amazing You are really good! 🥺🧡 Love from St. Paul, Minnesota.

  • @patricialloyd866
    @patricialloyd866 Před 3 lety +4

    May God Bless you Sala, and the Word became Light Amen 🙏

  • @thedonfonz2481
    @thedonfonz2481 Před 5 lety +7

    SEKI USO ! LOVE YOU AND YOUR WORK USO !

  • @jenniferpoutoa6021
    @jenniferpoutoa6021 Před 5 lety +7

    Amen Sala!! And the Word became flesh...Power of Words!! Keep doing what your doing Sala.. speaking LIFE into the lives of our young people!!

  • @filitapa8089
    @filitapa8089 Před 5 lety +12

    Love this uso 💛🙏🏽 it pulled on the old heart strings for me and personal experience. Ofa lahi atu.

  • @TAUUSO
    @TAUUSO Před 2 lety +4

    Wow Sala- That was powerful! Thank you for what you are doing

  • @olivequeenietongiahoe5990

    Thank you Sala for your spoken word of truth that gives others the power to find courage to love thy self 🌸🌸🌸

  • @TV-wy1py
    @TV-wy1py Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you Sala. This is a blessing. Beautiful journey.

  • @iamheartslight
    @iamheartslight Před 2 lety

    So Power-Full heart speak spoken. Faafetai tele lava Sala... Alofa tele atu, from my heart's light to Yours, may you lead many more young peope to realising their true beauty... x

  • @maharamarley8993
    @maharamarley8993 Před 3 lety +2

    Tkw 2014 OG rep👌💯
    Teared up soooo much!! Brought back so many memories🥺😭

  • @pana6572
    @pana6572 Před rokem

    Round of applause for my Uso here Mr Sala Tiatia, Praise The Lord for this awesome speech and documentary. I'm so blessed to have come across this. Big fa'amalo lava and fa'afetai tele for reaching out and speaking the Truth. God bless you and keep on winning!!!

  • @meatv6375
    @meatv6375 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you brother this was awesome. And the word become flesh x Ngā mihi

  • @user-ib5cu8xh8m
    @user-ib5cu8xh8m Před rokem

    You have made such a difference to so many young peoples lives.

  • @MasterWilsons
    @MasterWilsons Před 4 lety +2

    Much love sala the mahi u do in Otautahi is unforgettable xx

  • @sheldonsmith8707
    @sheldonsmith8707 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow this message is powerful and this man speaks it so eloquently! 👏👏

  • @pana6572
    @pana6572 Před rokem

    And a standing ovation too? Wow, well deserved Uso! Love and Blessings!

  • @katiegasson6259
    @katiegasson6259 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow, powerful & absolutely lifechanging words, thank you sooo much for your bravery in sharing your story. ps the ending.... omg..... no words......

  • @mariafuamatu1749
    @mariafuamatu1749 Před 2 lety +2

    This is so powerful thank you for sharing your beautiful message.

  • @jennakelly9771
    @jennakelly9771 Před 5 lety +2

    Kia ora for sharing! So powerful your story and words are. I’m so glad I have had the privilege of hearing them.

  • @sunadercas
    @sunadercas Před 5 lety +2

    Sole that was so good!! Brought me to tears. Well done Uso! Alofas to you and Dan ❤️

  • @siligadavidsetoga6156
    @siligadavidsetoga6156 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Sala...Malo le faaea, You Uplift our Spirits. God Bless.

  • @lyricmum215
    @lyricmum215 Před 4 lety +2

    Oml that was beautiful, thank you this is what I'm currently learning and wanting to teach mothers
    Telling new stories for themselves and telling their children new stories

  • @samarasuafoa2474
    @samarasuafoa2474 Před rokem

    I weep. I weep! Thank you for sharing your story so authentically!

  • @cjfuego9663
    @cjfuego9663 Před 2 lety

    A issue world wide.. powerful speech.. thank u brother

  • @ithastobesaidpodcast
    @ithastobesaidpodcast Před 11 měsíci

    The chant at the end gave me chills!!

  • @emilyespinozas6853
    @emilyespinozas6853 Před 7 měsíci

    This was so beautiful opens my eyes now seeing that words hold so much power that could impact your life

  • @yohssuwondo9618
    @yohssuwondo9618 Před rokem

    ... and the words become flesh ...
    Love you, Sala

  • @jaypzl
    @jaypzl Před 2 lety

    Wow. Powerful. From beginning to end. Whew!

  • @katriendelbeke7658
    @katriendelbeke7658 Před 3 lety

    Your whole Talk of words is like a Poem .... to become Flesh ! Wonderfull and Strong !!! ;) Much Love , You Are !

  • @tassahlopati2443
    @tassahlopati2443 Před 4 lety +2

    This video is everything 🙌 thank you champ 💛

  • @wezdom_nz
    @wezdom_nz Před rokem

    POWERFUL!
    Thank you Sala!

  • @geebaybee3717
    @geebaybee3717 Před 5 měsíci

    One word ( Beautiful ) 👏🏽

  • @Terinabaybee
    @Terinabaybee Před 7 měsíci

    I love it I can hella translate I appreciate this message it made me cry thank you Sala

  • @candisfirchau3810
    @candisfirchau3810 Před rokem

    Such a good talk, wow, whew ❤️

  • @puaweal9762
    @puaweal9762 Před rokem

    Pretty powerful talk

  • @_amoopoint_1458
    @_amoopoint_1458 Před 4 lety

    Holding back tears..
    Wow.

  • @francisadjei2408
    @francisadjei2408 Před rokem

    I love this!!!!!! My God

  • @jenniferpoutoa6021
    @jenniferpoutoa6021 Před 5 lety +2

    Beautiful uso, continue sharing Gods favour

  • @ianagirl
    @ianagirl Před 4 lety

    Deep...powerful. Way to speak on it Sala

  • @pana6572
    @pana6572 Před rokem

    Thanks to my Uso co-worker Leo for sending me this documentary!

  • @beatafaller248
    @beatafaller248 Před 5 lety

    I'm in tears. 💛

  • @sjosephlaurore
    @sjosephlaurore Před 2 lety

    amazing!

  • @ironboy1991
    @ironboy1991 Před 4 lety +2

    That Haka was incredible. Anybody know which one this was exactly?

  • @nancytemoana162
    @nancytemoana162 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful korero awesome healing for the young hairdresser lady. Inspiring I am loved I am worthy💞

  • @shanjames3853
    @shanjames3853 Před 3 lety

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

  • @prissymcc
    @prissymcc Před 2 lety

    🙏🏽Powerful🙏🏽

  • @nathanohlson4208
    @nathanohlson4208 Před 2 lety

    So powerful

  • @mikishajoseph544
    @mikishajoseph544 Před 3 lety

    Loved this talk ❤

  • @rsila25
    @rsila25 Před 5 lety +1

    Respect champ🤙🙏

  • @josaianamoumou8674
    @josaianamoumou8674 Před 2 lety

    Amazing!

  • @onelove3495
    @onelove3495 Před 2 lety

    That what make us strong we try to prove those words are not for you some will take to the heart to push them to be better than that. like our tua’a that conquer the Pacific Ocean

  • @alexitamm72
    @alexitamm72 Před 3 lety

    Amazing 💞

  • @BD-683
    @BD-683 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful 💜

  • @mataiocruz90
    @mataiocruz90 Před 3 lety

    Amazing uso wow

  • @jamaltiatia8819
    @jamaltiatia8819 Před 5 lety +4

    Meeeaaan

  • @anapenteado7227
    @anapenteado7227 Před 2 lety

    I am crying.

  • @luseanelafitani4831
    @luseanelafitani4831 Před 2 lety

    Sala Tiatia, Faafetai Lava, fakafeta'i! Keep shouting your words, and they will become flesh! Malo, malo moe 'ofa lahi atu

  • @jock8363
    @jock8363 Před 3 lety

    Chur bo