📚 Part 1: Tikanga Knowledge

1. What does the word "tikanga" mean?

Māori language

Correct way of doing things/customs

Traditional food

Māori clothing

2. Which of these are important tikanga concepts? (Choose all that apply)

Manaakitanga (hospitality/respect)

Whanaungatanga (relationships)

Kaitiakitanga (guardianship)

Shopping at the mall

3. On a marae, what should you do when you first arrive?

Walk straight onto the marae ātea

Wait for the pōwhiri (welcome ceremony)

Take photos immediately

Start eating the food

4. What is a hongi?

A traditional dance

A type of food

A traditional greeting (pressing noses together)

A Māori song

✏️ Part 2: Tikanga Scenarios

5. You are visiting a marae for the first time. Describe two important tikanga you should follow:

6. Fill in the blanks with the correct tikanga terms:

When we show _____________ (hospitality and respect) to our manuhiri (visitors), we are following important tikanga. Building strong _____________ (relationships) with our whānau and community is also a key part of Māori values.

7. Explain how tikanga Māori can guide your behaviour at school or in your community:

🤔 Part 3: Reflection

8. Think about the whakataukī: "He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata" (What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people). How does this connect to tikanga Māori?

9. One new thing I learned about tikanga today:

10. One question I still have about tikanga Māori: