Maori Engagement And Health Contexts Flashcards
Rangatira
Chief/leader
Raranga
To weave
Tira
Community/group
Rangatiratanga
Authority of chief
Tino
Main/important
Describe whakapapa
A network that shows layers of information of your genealogy, cultural information, environment etc and is passed on from ancestors to next generations
Describe hauora
Health involving 4 dimensions, mental, spiritual, social and cultural
Why is Tino Rangatiratanga important?
It ensures Māori have autonomy over their own health outcomes, as they have their communities best interests in mind
Define genealogy
The study of families, family history and the reading of their lineages
Describe one feature of matauranga Maori
Dynamic, evolving with generations and varies depending on iwi/region