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Whānau in Māori Culture
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Whānau in Māori Culture
📚 Part 1: Understanding Whānau
1. What does 'whānau' mean in Māori culture?
Only immediate family (parents and children)
Extended family and community support networks
Friends from school
Work colleagues
2. Complete this famous whakataukī: "He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, ___________"
Answer: ___________________
3. Which of these are important whānau roles in Māori culture? (Tick all that apply)
Kuia (elderly women)
Kaumātua (elderly men)
Tamariki (children)
All of the above
4. Why is whānau considered a foundation for identity in Māori culture?
It provides support, guidance and cultural knowledge
It helps with homework only
It provides money
It gives you a house to live in
✏️ Part 2: Personal Reflection
5. Describe three ways that whānau supports individuals in Māori culture:
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
6. Think about your own family or close connections. Write 4-5 sentences about how they support you and why they are important to you:
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7. Name three qualities or values that whānau members bring to support each other:
🎨 Part 3: Whānau Web Activity
8. In the space below, draw a simple diagram showing your own family or whānau connections. Include the different roles people play and how they support each other:
9. Write one new thing you learned about whānau in Māori culture today:
10. How can understanding whānau values help us build better relationships with others?
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