Mataranga Maori Workshop Notes

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the Mataranga Maori workshop lecture notes.

Hauora

A Maori philosophical approach to wellness and health, encompassing the individual, their relationships, and the natural world.

Hinengaro

Refers to thoughts and mental health, including personal well-being and cultural well-being.

Matauranga Maori

Māori knowledge, particularly in relation to environmental practices and cultural identity.

Tohu

Signs or indicators from the natural world that help understand ecological changes and health.

Whakapapa

Genealogy or lineage, often used to describe connections between people, land, and the natural world.

Kaitiakitanga

Stewardship or guardianship of the environment, emphasized in Maori culture.

Carbon sequestration

The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change.