Aku Taonga - sharing our history, sharing our taonga
Aku Taonga is a mana whenua course for Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Harbour), endorsed by the Ahuwhenua Trusts. It explores local kōrero tuku iho (ancestral stories) from a Taranaki iwi perspective, using Te Ōhākī a Te Wharepōuri (Aspirations of Te Wharepōuri) as its foundation. By the course's end, participants will understand how Taranaki iwi embody the aspirations of Te Wharepōuri as mana whenua.
Description
Aku Taonga is a mana whenua course for Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Harbour), endorsed by the Ahuwhenua Trusts. It explores local kōrero tuku iho (ancestral stories) from a Taranaki iwi perspective, using Te Ōhākī a Te Wharepōuri (Aspirations of Te Wharepōuri) as its foundation.
In the ōhākī, Te Wharepōuri describes Māori and non-Māori as aku taonga (my treasures), a concept vital for enhancing the mana of the whenua, people, and vision.
Participants will explore Te Upoko o Te Ika a Māui, Kupe’s travels, Taranaki iwi migrations, and settlement interactions. By the course's end, participants will understand how Taranaki iwi embody the aspirations of Te Wharepōuri as mana whenua.
During the course you will learn about:
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The history of Te Whanganui-a-Tara from a Taranaki prespective.
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Taranaki traditional boundaries in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
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Te Ōhākī a Te Wharepōuri and how it is applied in a modern context.
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The term ahi kā roa, what it means in the context of mana whenua and the significance of Te Ōhākī a Te Wharepōuri.
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Taranaki mana whenua entities in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
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Kura Ahurea and the cultural services provided by the Ahuwhenua Trusts.
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The history of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
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Government agencies aiming to create, build or maintain relations with Taranaki Mana Whenua in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
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Private sector organisations and NGO's looking to build authentic relationships with Taranaki Mana Whenua in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
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Individuals seeking to learn more about the role of the Ahuwhenua Trusts as mana whenua in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
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Anyone wanting to learn more about the history of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
Join us on this one-day course and deepen your understanding of Taranaki mana whenua in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Learn about their role as ahi kā roa, and how to engage with integrity and purpose.
Prerequisites
Participants must have completed the course 'Engaging with Mana Whenua' as a pre-requisite to Aku Taonga