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Ethnobotany is the interactions of culture and plants and how the two affect each other over time Cordyline australis also known as ti Kouka or Cabbage Tree is a plant endemic to the New Zealand islands. Often described as out of place among the native fauna of New Zealand it is an iconic symbol of the country. Its uses have changed over the centuries, evolving along with New Zealand as Maori and then Europeans settled New Zealand and the resulting cultural shift that accompanied. Ti…

1 How have you demonstrated a more culturally responsive environment for your tamarisk? Through: Documentation – I have moved from just using singular Te Reo words in my learning stories to full sentences and brief paragraphs. Leadership – I have been modelling the behaviour I want to see i Practice – I have been making a big effort to use more of the Reo in my everyday practice. This includes using singular words, simple sentences, singing the children songs, counting, and reading cultural…

Rangatahi Courts Indigeneity has also been attempted to be recognised through Rangatahi Courts, which emerged after the judiciary acknowledged the overrepresentation of Maori youth in the criminal justice system (Dickson, 2011). Rangatahi courts monitor family group conferences which engage in sentencing. They support retaining Maori identity which is critical to avoid harm and poverty (Jackson, 1988). Yet, the same concerns of being tokenistic in nature are present, as though the process is…

The world encompasses many different cultures, which governs way of living. Culture is defined as the characteristics that mutually make up societies or groups of people identified by beliefs, behaviours and customs. Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of social reproduction formed from culture studies created the concept cultural capital. Divided into three types of cultural capital aspects embodied, objectified and institutionalised state all contributing to shaping lifestyles and individuals. Presence,…

The Metanarrative In the film the Whale Rider, the once complimentary narratives that governed the Maori culture: Gender, Identity, and Traditions are competing against one another. The fundamental elements of these narratives have stayed unchanged; However, some characters are interpreting these liturgies to their own personal narratives, causing conflict within the Maori Culture. Synopsis of film During a time of modernization, poverty, and the decentralization of the Maori’s culture, one…

Utu Maori responses in the early historical period were committed by well-established customs and practises. Some of the most important concepts and values were of Mana, Tapu and Utu. They were causes of both order and difference in Maori society. (New Zealand History, 2012). They were forces at work and in daily routines. Maori Values are resources, areas, places and everything that is important and valued by Maori people. This essay will be explaining the value of Utu and how it relates to…

The effects of reformation in the sixteenth century created ever lasting change in culture, politics, and religion. Various reform movements may have clashed, contradicted, or may have been completely parallel with each other either way all had one goal in mind. Whether it was fundamental differences with sacraments, papal authority, or corruption the goal was to place the fate of the individual in the individual’s hands. With the Church setting such an atrocious agenda the call for reform was…

Once Were Warriors is a film that focuses on domestic abuse, sexual abuse, violence, culture, and identity. I found that looking up some background on Māori culture gave me context for what the film was attempting to communicate. The Māori are a Polynesian people who are part of New Zealand culture. Modern Māori have a huge struggle with identity. The Māori were colonized by Europeans in the 1800s. Pittman says “Defining who you are [as Māori] is important. We must reclaim the right to define…

many terminal illnesses that we cannot prevent or cure. One of the most painful things to see, is someone you love suffering. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the option to “pass on”, on your own terms? In many states, assisted suicide is not allowed. Dr. Jack Kevorkian believed in assisted suicide and helped many people make that choice, while giving them the dignity to “pass on” to a better place. As human’s we are not invincible. At some point we will all die. But in some cases before death, we…

Euthanasia is a very controversial topic, which has recently gain momentum, ever since the Supreme Court of Canada passed a law legalizing assisted suicide. There are two groups in society, one is happy since, this law will allow them or family members to end their lives when they feel is too demining to be alive or feel they are a burden to their families or society. And the other is feeling disappointed at the ruling the Supreme Court of Canada gave since, human life should be respected from…