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Māori Pepeha Identity Introduction
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Māori Pepeha Identity Introduction
🏔️ Part 1: Understanding Pepeha
1. What is a pepeha?
A traditional Māori song
A way to share who you are and where you come from
A type of Māori food
A traditional Māori dance
2. Which of these are parts of a pepeha? (Tick all that apply)
Maunga (mountain)
Awa (river)
Kai (food)
Iwi (tribe)
Waka (ancestral canoe)
Kōrero (story)
3. Why is pepeha important in Māori culture?
It helps people remember their phone numbers
It connects people to their ancestors, land, and identity
It tells people what to eat for dinner
It helps people learn to count
🌊 Part 2: Pepeha Components
4. Match the Māori words to their English meanings by drawing lines:
Maunga
Awa
Iwi
Waka
Hapū
Sub-tribe
Mountain
Ancestral canoe
River
Tribe
5. Fill in the blanks to complete this pepeha structure:
Ko __________ te maunga (My mountain is __________)
Ko __________ te awa (My river is __________)
Ko __________ te iwi (My tribe is __________)
Ko __________ ahau (I am __________)
✏️ Part 3: Your Own Pepeha
6. Think about your own identity. What mountain, river, or special place is important to you or your family?
7. Write one line of your own pepeha using the structure "Ko _______ te maunga" or "Ko _______ te awa":
8. How does learning about pepeha help you think about your own identity and connections to places?
9. Draw a picture of a place that is special to you (like a mountain, river, beach, or hometown):
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