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What is Kaitiakitanga? 1 Notable Concept You Need to Know Now

Mar 13, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Approaches, Concepts, Education delivery model, Education resources, educator, Educator’s Journey, Indigenous education, kaiako, Kaitiakitanga, Maori, Maori Literacy, Uncategorized

Kaitiakitanga is a New Zealand term used for the Māori concept of guardianship, for the sky, the sea, and the land. A kaitiaki is a guardian, and the process and practices of protecting and looking after the environment are referred to as kaitiakitanga.