The power of words | Sala Tiatia | TEDxYouth@Christchurch
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
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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.
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.
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.
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 🙏👍
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 ❤️
Powerful Talk Sala. This will be a blessing to many. Ofa atu
Sala, you are amazing You are really good! 🥺🧡 Love from St. Paul, Minnesota.
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.
Kia kaha te mahi ehoa! You're doing an awesome job Sala. God bless.
This is one of the best speeches ive ever heard his delivery is amazing,
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!!
What a powerful ending, I’m crying 😭
"I am loved" "I am worthy"
This was so beautiful opens my eyes now seeing that words hold so much power that could impact your life
May God Bless you Sala, and the Word became Light Amen 🙏
One word ( Beautiful ) 👏🏽
I'm in tears. 💛
Holding back tears.. Wow.
Amazing talk. Incredibly moving. Thank you Mr. Tiatia for this life changing gift.
Wow Sala- That was powerful! Thank you for what you are doing
Love this uso 💛🙏🏽 it pulled on the old heart strings for me and personal experience. Ofa lahi atu.
I weep. I weep! Thank you for sharing your story so authentically!
Deep...powerful. Way to speak on it Sala
SEKI USO ! LOVE YOU AND YOUR WORK USO !
The chant at the end gave me chills!!
Wow. Powerful. From beginning to end. Whew!
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
Thank you Sala. This is a blessing. Beautiful journey.
And a standing ovation too? Wow, well deserved Uso! Love and Blessings!
This is so powerful thank you for sharing your beautiful message.
Sole that was so good!! Brought me to tears. Well done Uso! Alofas to you and Dan ❤️
You have made such a difference to so many young peoples lives.
Wow this message is powerful and this man speaks it so eloquently! 👏👏
Kia ora for sharing! So powerful your story and words are. I’m so glad I have had the privilege of hearing them.
This video is everything 🙌 thank you champ 💛
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Much love sala the mahi u do in Otautahi is unforgettable xx
Loved this talk ❤
Tkw 2014 OG rep👌💯 Teared up soooo much!! Brought back so many memories🥺😭
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POWERFUL! Thank you Sala!
I love this!!!!!! My God
Pretty powerful talk
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!
A issue world wide.. powerful speech.. thank u brother
... and the words become flesh ... Love you, Sala
Thank you Sala for your spoken word of truth that gives others the power to find courage to love thy self 🌸🌸🌸
Wow, powerful & absolutely lifechanging words, thank you sooo much for your bravery in sharing your story. ps the ending.... omg..... no words......
Such a good talk, wow, whew ❤️
Your whole Talk of words is like a Poem .... to become Flesh ! Wonderfull and Strong !!! ;) Much Love , You Are !
Thanks to my Uso co-worker Leo for sending me this documentary!
All I have to say is in two words... Awesome!... Incredible! Thank you for sharing.
I love it I can hella translate I appreciate this message it made me cry thank you Sala
So powerful
Thank you brother this was awesome. And the word become flesh x Ngā mihi
Amazing!
Thank you Sala...Malo le faaea, You Uplift our Spirits. God Bless.
I am crying.
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!!!
amazing!
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
🙏🏽Powerful🙏🏽
Amazing 💞
Beautiful 💜
Amazing uso wow
Respect champ🤙🙏
Beautiful uso, continue sharing Gods favour
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That was Wayne by the way
Beautiful korero awesome healing for the young hairdresser lady. Inspiring I am loved I am worthy💞
That Haka was incredible. Anybody know which one this was exactly?
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
Meeeaaan
Sala Tiatia, Faafetai Lava, fakafeta'i! Keep shouting your words, and they will become flesh! Malo, malo moe 'ofa lahi atu
Chur bo