Pasifika

Question 1

5 Pacific Nations that represent Pacific people in NZ.

Answer 1

Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau and Tonga

Question 2

Name 3 Pacific Nations, whose people are regarded as NZ citizens when they arrive in NZ.

Answer 2

Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau

Question 3

Who created the Fonofale Model?

Answer 3

Fuimaono Karl Pulotu-Endemann (1984)

Question 4

As an up and coming DAPAANZ practitioner, give 2 ways you can work to change very poor Pacific health statistics.

Answer 4

1. Make the effort to read + understand Pasifika issues past/current.
2. Ensure you understand what the issues of equity are. Find ways of developing your practice to address these.

Question 5

What are 2 resources you can use to develop/build your cultural ability to support Pasifika

Answer 5

Pacific talking therapies and Seitapu

Question 6

Name the domains of the cocoon (Fonofale model). Provide a brief description of each domain.

Answer 6

1. Time - this relates to the actual or specific time in history that impacts Pasifika people.
2. Environment - this relates to the relationships and uniqueness of Pasifika people to their physical environment (rural or urban setting).
3. Context - this relates to the where/how/what and the meaning it has for a person/people (being born in NZ).