| source University of Canterbury (X) |
level |
department MÄori and Indigenous Studies (X) |
A comprehensive introduction to: the settlement of the Pacific, Polynesian navigation, star paths, renaissance of voyaging. Maori astronomy, new year stars. Creation myths, Skyfather, Earthmother, gods, origins of life and death. Demigods - Maui, Tawhaki,Whaitiri. Oral traditions, first arrivals, canoe ancestors, explorers, romance, sexual imagery, war. Spiritual beliefs, mana, tapu, makutu black magic witchcraft. Maori geography of New Zealand, greenstone trails, forest lore, pa and settlements, meeting houses, sacred rituals and protocols. Social structure, tribal organisation, leadership, marriage, sex, death. Fortifications, warfare, weapons, canoes,cannibalism. Wood, bone, greenstone carving, tattoo and moko. Performing arts, haka, contemporary themes. Ngai Tahu traditions.
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A comprehensive introduction to: Colonisation: arrival of European explorers, missionaries and traders, disease, Musket Wars, Treaty of Waitangi, alienation of land, NZ Wars, Kings, prophets, guerrilla warfare, Pacifism, population decimation. 20th Century Recovery: Price of Citizenship, sacrifice of the Maori Battalion, assimilation, racism. Renaissance: urbanisation, youth protest, Waitangi Tribunal. Revitalisation of culture: language, kapa haka, education, health, business, radio, television, film, sport. New identities: Mongrel Mob, Black Power, Rastafarianism, Bro culture, Mana Wahine, Plastic Maori, Muppies, Nuppies, Corporate Warriors, the Emerging Brown Middle Class, Nga Hutu Wellington Brigade, Born again Maori, Language Fascists, Gangstas, Cultural Transvestites, Mozzies. Current issues: Treaty settlements, tribal development, leadership, self-determination, globalisation, indigenous human rights, Pakeha backlash, biculturalism and multi-culturalism.
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This course focuses on traditional material culture, including weaving (raranga), cordage (taura), fire making, working with stone to make adzes and tools, hand made musical instruments, bone carving, wood carving, and the use of plants as traditional medicines. Students will learn customary protocols, guardianship and respect for knowledge and taonga (treasures) and undertake practical work, library based research, and work with taonga such as cloaks, nets, personal and other artefacts in the Canterbury Museum. Other topics are included depending on available expertise.
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This course provides a comprehensive introductory range of skills and understandings to people who may work, research or otherwise engage with Maori communities. Topics include: basic Maori language including pronunciation, greetings, introducing oneself and asking questions; formal and informal marae protocols and customs; traditional and contemporary values and beliefs, social rankings, structures and organizations; the Treaty of Waitangi; the practical application of the Principles of the Treaty.
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This course provides a comprehensive introductory range of skills and understandings to people who may work, research or otherwise engage with Maori communities. Topics include: basic Maori language including pronunciation, greetings, introducing oneself and asking questions; formal and informal marae protocols and customs; traditional and contemporary values and beliefs, social rankings, structures and organizations; the Treaty of Waitangi; the practical application of the Principles of the Treaty.
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Defining indigenous peoples. Indigenous knowledge, spiritual and cultural origins, oral traditions, traditional environmental knowledge. Colonisation, first contact, fatal impact, Christianity, treaties, war, adaptation and resistance, final invasion, cultural alienation, suppression and assimilation. The UN, decolonisation, independence, the indigenous renaissance. Globalisation, IMF, World Bank, World Trade Organisation. ILO 169, UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. World map of first peoples, Europe, the former Soviet Union, China, North America, the Pacific, Africa, Asia, Central and South America, development, poverty, free trade, foreign aid. Land settlements, new treaties, natural resources, racism, culture and language revitalisation, Aids, terrorism.
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This is an integrated multi-disciplinary course between Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies and the College of Science. This course provides a basic understanding of Maori and indigenous peoples’ knowledge in such fields as astronomy, physics, conservation biology, aquaculture, resource management and health sciences. The course provides unique perspectives in indigenous knowledge, western science and their overlap. The course will provide an essential background in cultural awareness and its relationship with today’s New Zealand scientific community.
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