Module 2 Flashcards
(26 cards)
This term encompasses all branches of Maori knowledge, past, present and still developing. It is a tool for thinking, organising information, considering the ethics of knowledge and the appropriate of it all, and informing us about our place in the world.
Matauranga Maori
This is the foundation of all things Maori. It is passed down through generation and always developing.
Matauranga Maori
This means passing of information on to next generation using observations and theories.
Purakau
What are the 3 types of political status in the Pacific?
Dependencies, Compact of Free Association, Independent States
What type of political status are the countries: France, Guam, Northern Marianas, American Samoa ,French Polynesia, Tokelau and Wallis and Futuna under?
Dependencies
What type of political status are the countries: Polynesia (Cook Islands and Niue) and Micronesia (Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and Marshall Islands) under?
Free Association
What type of political status are the countries of Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Nauru, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu under?
Independent States
What are the 2 Pacific perspectives and what do they focus on?
- Pacific islands = small lands
- Oceania = large sea
What are the 5 main values of Pacific cultures?
respect, family, collectivism, spirituality and service
This phrase refers to Samoan practices of values and beliefs, to ensure respect and polite communication in any context. It is to value, nurture and take care of the space/relationship.
Teu le va
This model of health has 4 interconnected components (4 walls): taha wairua, whanau, hinengaro, tinana and is a commonly used model for understanding Maori health.
Te Whare Tapa Wha
This is a model of health promotion. Which has 4 goals comprising of: Mauriora, Waiora, Toiora, Te Oranga. And requires two prerequisites: autonomy (te mana whakahaera) and Nga Manukura (leadership)
Te Pae Mahutonga
This is a model of health which focuses on clinical practice. It has a waka, and between the 2 wakas there are connections that represent spiritual, physical, mental emotional well-being and physical environment as well as support services and systems that contribute to the well-being of a person. (2 hulls and 5 crossbeams)
Meihana Model
What does the waka in the Meihana model represent?
Whanau = family
What does the foundation in the Fonofale model represent?
Family
What does the roof in the Fonofale model represent?
Culture
What does the 4 posts connecting the roof and foundation represent?
They represent physical, mental and spiritual and others (age, socioeconomic status and gender)
What are the 3 other dimensions (within the surrounding of the fale) that have influence on one another and on the fale?
Time, Environment and Context
What are the 3 main rights the UNDRIP has given to indigenous people?
- right to self-determination
- right to autonomy/self-government
- right to determine and develop priorities and strategies for exervising their right to development (to be actively involved in their own health)
This refers to Maori’s ability to make decisions about the important things. “By Maori for Maori”
Tino rangatiratanga
When was the treaty of Waitangi signed?
February 6, 1940
This advises government and develops policies and laws.
Ministry of Health
This is an independent authority which ensures health services work for Maori. (involved in commissioning/co-commissioning services for Maori as well as monitoring system performance)
Te Aka Whai Ora
This is a Health Promotion Agency which facilitates the day to day running of health services.
Te Whatu Ora
