Activity A: The rhythms of te taiao
Observe the passing of time using environmental indicators.
How do we live in harmony with te taiao?
Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua.
As man disappears from sight, land remains.
Mātauranga Māori has developed through a practised relationship with the land here in Aotearoa. It has evolved from the ancient traditions of the Pacific navigators who made their way here, and from a deep, reciprocal relationship with te taiao. Mātauranga Māori is not something that can be read about, and understood, as it is knowledge that develops from practice.
In this section, explore some of the mātauranga Māori that has developed from embodied relationships with the environment.
Activity B: Once were gardeners
Consider some of the mātauranga (knowledge) involved in the growing of marā kai (food gardens).
Activity C: Developing understandings of kaitiaki
Explore what kaitiaki could mean in your context.
Extra links for the extra curious: How do we live in harmony with te taiao?
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