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Introduction to Tikanga Māori
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Introduction to Tikanga Māori
🌿 Part 1: Understanding Tikanga Māori
1. What does "Tikanga Māori" mean? Choose the best answer:
Māori language only
Māori customs, values, and protocols that guide behaviour
Traditional Māori food
Māori art and crafts
2. Which of these are examples of Tikanga Māori principles? (Select all that apply):
Manaakitanga (hospitality and care for others)
Whanaungatanga (relationships and connections)
Kaitiakitanga (guardianship of the environment)
Playing rugby
Tapu and noa (sacred and ordinary states)
3. Why is Tikanga Māori important in Aotearoa New Zealand today?
It's only important for Māori people
It helps all New Zealanders understand and respect Māori culture
It's no longer relevant in modern times
It's only used in museums
🤝 Part 2: Tikanga in Action
4. You are visiting a marae (Māori meeting place) for the first time. Complete the sentence:
Before entering the marae, I should wait for _____________ and follow the guidance of _____________ to show respect for tikanga.
5. Explain what "manaakitanga" means and give one example of how you could show manaakitanga at school:
6. Match the Tikanga principle with its meaning:
Whanaungatanga
Kaitiakitanga
Tapu
Sacred or restricted
Guardianship and protection
Building relationships and connections
💭 Part 3: Reflection
7. Think about your own cultural background. Describe one custom or value from your culture that is similar to a Tikanga Māori principle:
8. How can understanding Tikanga Māori help create a more respectful and inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand? Write 2-3 sentences:
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