Tikanaga Maori (W3, L2) Flashcards
What is Mauri?
Life force principal that binds the spiritual and physical.
Often referred to as the ‘physical life principal’.
Define Whakapapa.
Ancestry/heritage; knowing who you are and where you come from.
Everything has whakapapa, including water and trees.
What does Mana represent?
Extraordinary power, essence, presence in relation to authority.
Explain Wairua.
Spiritual connections; an internal connection to the universe.
What is Aroha?
Love, direct life force, prosperity, caring.
Define Manaakitanga.
Generosity, kindness, respect; must be reciprocal, involving give and take.
What does Kaitiakitanga mean?
Guardianship and stewardship; protectors of others.
What is Ako?
Reciprocal learning; teacher and learner share knowledge and experience.
Define Whanaungatanga.
Relationships; a sense of belonging, purpose, and connecting with people.
What do Tapu and Noa represent?
Tapu (sacred) and Noa (profane); Tapu guides what should and shouldn’t happen in a space.
Fill in the blank: Taha tinana refers to the _______.
Physical realm, body.
What does Taha wairua encompass?
Spiritual realm, soul; unseen and unspoken energy.
Define Taha Hinengaro.
Mind and emotional realm; mental health, thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
What is Taha Whanau?
Family, Iwi, and Hapū; the capacity to belong and care.
What is Hauora?
Wellness.
What does Whenua refer to?
Land.
