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Te Arawa Tikanga Exploration

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Te Arawa Tikanga Exploration

Te Arawa Tikanga Exploration

Te Arawa cultural symbols and marae

Wāhanga 1: Understanding Tikanga and Kawa

1. What is the difference between tikanga and kawa? Choose the best answer:

Tikanga are customs, kawa are protocols

They are exactly the same thing

Tikanga are modern, kawa are ancient

Tikanga are for whānau, kawa are for iwi only

2. Fill in the blanks about Te Arawa tikanga:

Tikanga and kawa help to maintain _____________ and _____________ within Te Arawa whānau and hapū. They govern our _____________ and guide how we interact with others in our community.

3. Why are tikanga and kawa important to Te Arawa people today? Write your thoughts:

Wāhanga 2: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary

4. Match the Te Reo Māori terms with their English meanings:
1. Tikanga
2. Kawa
3. Mana
4. Whanaungatanga
5. Tapu
6. Noa
A. Sacred, restricted
B. Relationships, kinship
C. Customs, correct way
D. Protocols, procedures
E. Power, authority, prestige
F. Free from restriction, ordinary
5. Which of these are examples of tikanga on a marae? (Select all that apply):

Removing shoes before entering the whare

Women speaking first during pōwhiri

Hongi as a form of greeting

Sharing kai together

Wearing bright colours only

Wāhanga 3: Te Arawa Stories and Origins

6. Think about the Te Arawa story shared in class. How do these traditional stories help preserve tikanga and kawa?
7. Draw or describe a symbol that represents Te Arawa tikanga to you:
8. Explain your drawing or description:

Wāhanga 4: Personal Reflection and Connection

9. How can learning about Te Arawa tikanga and kawa help you in your daily life? Consider your relationships with whānau, friends, and community:
10. Complete this pepeha template about yourself:

Ko _____________ tōku maunga (my mountain)

Ko _____________ tōku awa (my river)

Ko _____________ tōku marae (my marae)

Ko _____________ tōku iwi (my iwi)

Ko _____________ tōku ingoa (my name)

11. What is one tikanga or kawa that you would like to learn more about? Why?

Wāhanga 5: Looking Forward

12. Set a personal goal for this unit. How will you engage with Te Arawa tikanga and kawa learning?
13. True or False - Circle your answers:

True / False - Tikanga and kawa are only important in formal settings

True / False - Learning about Te Arawa culture helps strengthen identity

True / False - Tikanga and kawa never change over time

True / False - Whanaungatanga is about building relationships

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