The COVID-19 worldwide pandemic has caused the world to stop. It has disrupted traditional funeral processes for Māori and Samoan peoples. Their collective ways of mourning were particularly affected, as social distance restrictions and travel bans meant they were unable to physically gather in large numbers. Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, digital innovation has meant these groups have been able to remain socially connected, at a physical distance. This cohort has also been able to maintain collective interconnectivity with their family and friends during times of grief. Through the digital space, funerals are still able to be a communal time of mourning, support and comfort. As insider researchers, we present our stories, chants and oratory during times of sorrow, while centring our collective digital resilience.

全球COVID-19大流行已经使世界停滞不前。它扰乱了毛利人和萨摩亚人的传统丧葬程序。他们的集体哀悼方式尤其受到影响，因为社会距离限制和旅行禁令意味着他们无法大量聚在一起。尽管COVID-19造成了破坏，但数字创新意味着这些群体能够在一定距离上保持社交联系。在悲痛时刻，这组人还能够与家人和朋友保持集体的相互联系。在数字空间中，葬礼仍然是哀悼，支持和安慰的公共时刻。作为内部研究人员，我们在悲伤的时刻展示了我们的故事，圣歌和演讲，同时集中了我们集体的数字适应能力。