What is 'whenua' and why is it important to Māori?
Whenua is the Māori word for land. It's important because it represents a strong spiritual and ancestral connection for Māori people.
What are some examples of institutional racism that Māori have faced?
Māori face unfair barriers in schools, healthcare, jobs, and often encounter more problems with the law.
How did the colonial government's actions conflict with Māori cultural values?
The government often ignored or tried to stop Māori cultural practices, especially about land and community.
What are Māori-focused healing practices?
Māori healing methods use traditional practices and beliefs to improve wellbeing.
Equality vs Equity: In the workplace people have the same pay, benefits and rewards regardless of their work performance.
Equality
Why is it important to understand long-term hurt in Māori families?
Understanding past events helps explain current challenges for some Māori. This knowledge can guide better support efforts today.
What happened to the Tainui people after Governor Grey pushed them out?
The Tainui people became refugees in their own land. They moved along the Waikato River into areas belonging to other iwi (tribes), known as the King Country
Explain what 'Equality' is?
Involves treating people the same based on the assumption that everyone benefits from the same support to meet their needs. This is equal treatment.
Why was the suppression of te reo Māori (Māori language) significant?
Suppressing te reo Māori made it difficult for Māori to pass on their language, knowledge, and customs to their children.
(True or False) - The native school system was in place from years 1867 - 1969.
True
How did the loss of land affect Māori economically, socially, and culturally?
Losing land hurt Māori's ability to make money, keep community ties, and practice traditions.
How can we help heal the hurt in Māori families? (intergenerational trauma)
Support Māori through cultural respect, community aid, and historical awareness.
What was the Native Schools Act, and how did it impact Māori culture?
A law banned Māori language in schools, making it hard to keep the language and culture alive.
What are some long-term effects of the suppression of Māori language and culture?
Long-term effects include a decline in fluent speakers, loss of traditional knowledge, and challenges in maintaining cultural identity.
Explain what 'Equity' is?
Acknowledges individuals’ history, experiences, and needs and recognizes that treating people based upon their needs may be necessary to ensure their equality
What can be done to strengthen Māori communities?
We can support Māori by: Promoting cultural pride, Building community, Encouraging them to share their stories.
How did moving to cities (urbanisation) change Māori family life and traditions?
Moving to cities broke up Māori families, weakened support systems, and made keeping traditions harder.
How has inequity in education and employment opportunities affected Māori communities?
Māori often face fewer opportunities for success and income, trapping many families in poverty.
Explain what 'Social Justice' is?
With social justice, no support or accommodations are needed because the cause of the inequity is addressed. The system is changed.
How did colonisation make it hard for Māori to teach their culture to their children?
Colonisation disrupted Māori's ability to pass on their culture and skills to their children.
How has the loss of land and resources continued to affect Māori communities today?
Māori face money issues, traditional lifestyle challenges, and disconnection from ancestral lands.
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