Knowledge Is a Blessing on Your Mind

A landmark collection of essays exploring Māori history, cultural exchange, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Knowledge Is a Blessing on Your Mind gathers the selected writings of Dame Anne Salmond, a distinguished scholar whose work has illuminated the complexities of Māori and European interactions for over forty years. From her groundbreaking studies of Māori ceremonial gatherings to her insightful analyses of the Treaty of Waitangi and contemporary environmental challenges, Salmond weaves together history, anthropology, and indigenous perspectives to offer a powerful vision for a more just and sustainable future.

This collection is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand's past, present, and future. It is for scholars, students, and all those who are interested in Māori history, anthropology, and cultural studies.