Module 2: Enablers of wellbeing Flashcards
What is the Oxford definition of indigenous
People inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists
What is the UN understanding of indigenous
Self identification, historical continuity, strong link to land and natural resources, distinct language, culture and beliefs, non dominant groups of society
What is UNDRIP
Legally non binding resolution passed by the UN in 2007. Overarching principles: the rights of indigenous peoples to the full enjoyment of all human rights, non discrimination, self determination and autonomy, maintenance of indigenous institutions and the right to a nationality
How does UNDRIP relate to health
Indigenous people have the right to be actively involved in developing and determining health, right to their traditional medicines and health practices, access to all social and health services. Equal right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
What is dichotomy
Us and them separation
What does article 1 of the treaty say
The chiefs give governance of their lands to the Queen of England (not sovereignty)
What does article 2 of the treaty say
Maori will sell land to the Crown when happy to sell and with price. Give sovereignty/control to the Crown over their taonga
What does article 3 of the treaty say
The Crown gives to Maori all rights and privileges of British citizens
What is tino rangatiratanga
Maori self determination (in the design, delivery and monitoring of health and disability services)
What is active protection
Crown required to act to achieve equitable health outcomes for Maori
What is kaupapa Maori
Maori centred: by maori, for maori. Crown obliged to ensure that all health and disability services are provided in a culturally appropriate way
What is indigeneity
A quality of a person or group’s identity that links them to specific places with knowledge of and respect for original ways.
What is matauranga maori
Maori knowledge: all branches, past, present and still developing. Foundation to all things Maori, passed down through generations (e.g purakau)
What is the Te Kore-Te Po-Te Ao Marama narrative
Te Kore: the nothing/void
Te Po: the dark or night
Te Ao Marama: the world of light, with it came knowledge and understanding
Who is Hine-ahu-one
The first woman, created from soil/earth (papatuanuku). Life breathed into her (tihei mauri ora)
What is Tawhaki/Pou whenua
Ascended to highest heaven, had to overcome challenges and chant the right karakia on the way. Brought knowledge to earth
How can the maori worldview be described
Holistic, collectivist, non homogeneous, informed by whakapapa (humans come after papatuanuku, so should respect it)
What are some enablers of wellbeing for Maori
Language, connections (iwi, hapu, whanau, place), traditional knowledge (matauranga maori: purakau, whakatauki)
What do enablers of wellbeing ensure
Create a sense of belonging, social support you can go to, pride, knowing who you are, identity, sense of security and stability. Know you’re safe or where you can go to be safe