Manuel Beazley - Vicar for Maori in the Auckland Diocese
Atua --> Whenua --> Tangata
God --> Land --> People
It was a great opportunity to hear from someone who is an expert in this field. I am looking to develop a school-wide te reo program where we are able to track progress. The kupu that was shared today was awesome and is something I can use in this next project.
Notes:
TAPU: Holy/ sacred/ set apart --> Protected, preserves the tapu
Te tapu i te _____. Sacred because of what it is, created in the likeness of God.
Te tapu o te _____. Sacred because of the relationship it holds.
When hopes and dreams are shared they are considered tapu ('o')
The quality of a relationship increases mana.
You possess mana by being tapu, 'i' - potential 'o' action
PONO: truth, and honest look at reality.
TIKA: right order, just, correct --> Ability to respond in a way that is correct.
AROHA: Love- Communion (tapu meeting tapu), Action
Wairua: two waters
Waituhi: of the physical
Waiora: of the spiritual
Where or How is your wairua nourished?
With family, ocean, home, special places, church, nature.
Whanaungatanga: relationships and the quality of these are important.
Kotahitanga: Unity of purpose.
Pukengatanga: the pursuit of excellence. Mohiotanga, matauranga, maramatanga. What I know, what I have learned, what I understand.
Rangatiratanga: Leadership
Turangawaewae: Stand tall- a place to stand. Identity.
Kaitiakitanga: Stewardship:
Manaakitanga
Tangata Whenuatanga: being who you are
