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Mihi and Pepeha Introduction

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Mihi and Pepeha Introduction

Māori cultural symbols and mountains

📚 Part 1: Understanding Mihi and Pepeha

WALT: Understand the concepts and cultural significance of mihi (greetings) and pepeha (tribal introductions).

1. What is a mihi?

A type of Māori food

A Māori greeting or welcome

A Māori dance

2. What is a pepeha?

A tribal introduction that connects you to your identity

A type of Māori song

A traditional Māori game

3. Which of these might be included in a pepeha? (Tick all that apply)

Your mountain (maunga)

Your river (awa)

Your favourite colour

Your iwi (tribe)

Your name (ingoa)

4. Why are mihi and pepeha important in Māori culture?

✏️ Part 2: Creating Your Own Pepeha

Use the template below to create your own pepeha. Fill in the blanks with information about yourself and your connections.

5. Complete your pepeha using the sentence starters:

Ko _________________ tōku maunga
(My mountain is...)

Ko _________________ tōku awa
(My river is...)

Ko _________________ tōku iwi
(My iwi/tribe is...)

Ko _________________ ahau
(I am...)

6. Draw a picture that represents one part of your pepeha (your mountain, river, or iwi connection):
7. Explain why the place or connection you chose for your pepeha is important to you:

🌟 Part 3: Reflection and Extension

8. How did creating your pepeha help you think about your identity and connections?
9. Extension Activity: Research and write down one interesting fact about a famous Māori figure's pepeha:
10. Circle how confident you feel about sharing your pepeha with others:

Very confident

Somewhat confident

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