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Guiding inquiry questions
Start by creating robust inquiry questions. Map what your learners already know and what fires them up, and get ready to explore!
Explore
Begin the inquiry by exploring the ways in which contemporary Māori and Pacific artists, such as Lisa Reihana, are examining themes of identity, colonisation, and representation.
Rich task 1: Redressing the past
Explore colonial representations of Pacific peoples within art and the ways in which this has inspired contemporary artists to retell history.
Rich task 2: Costume and identity
Discover the ways in which costume and adornment can be used to communicate who we are.
Rich task 3: Re-imagining histories
Examine local histories in your own context, considering the ways in which dominant narratives can be addressed.
Collating insights
Use simple activities to ensure the insights gained from the Explore kete are ready to inform a creative response.