Ko Wai Au? Identity Journey
Discovering who we are through whakapapa Year 5 Social Studies Kīwaha: Kei te pai! – All good!
Our Guiding Whakataukī
Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au I am the river, and the river is me This teaches us about our deep connection to our environment and ancestors
What is Whakapapa?
Our family connections and genealogy Links us to our ancestors and descendants Includes our connection to the land and environment Helps us understand our place in the world Every person has their own unique whakapapa story
Learning Our Pepeha
Ko wai tō ingoa? (What is your name?) Practice introducing ourselves in te reo Māori Share one thing about our family or heritage Listen respectfully to others' introductions
Sir Āpirana Ngata: A Leader's Identity
Born in 1874 in Te Araroa Lawyer, politician, and cultural leader Worked to preserve Māori culture and language Helped create the Māori Battalion in WWI His whakapapa connected him to Ngāti Porou iwi Used his identity to help his people
Reflection: Ko Wai Au?
What makes you special and unique? How do your family connections shape who you are? What would you include in your own pepeha? How can understanding our identity help us in life?