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Rebuilding a ‘whare’ body of knowledge to inform ‘a’ Māori perspective of health

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This article explores and expands the discourse around the whare tapa whā which has been depicted in New Zealand curricula and in educational literature as a contemporary Māori model of health, as a Māori perspective of health, as a Māori philosophy of hauora and as a four-sided meeting house.

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MAIJrnl_2015_V4_iss2_Heaton.pdf

’Education’s not going to get you pregnant’

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Journal article

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adolescence

Māori

narrative identity themes

well-being

qualitative

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Ella Myftari

This article presents the critical life event narratives of twelve Māori adolescents aged between 12 and 20 years. The study highlights common themes including peer relationships, reflecting on the past for self-understanding, overcoming adversity through achievement and connecting with a wider whānau network.

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MAIJrnl_2015_V4_iss2_Myftari.pdf

Historical Trauma, Healing and Well-Being in Māori Communities

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Rebecca Wirihana and Cherryl Smith

The high rates of indigenous peoples exposed to traumatic experiences are exacerbated by the affects of historical trauma passed from generation to generation. Research exploring the individual and collective impact of this phenomenon is growing internationally. Yet little is known about Māori practices that facilitate healing from historical trauma. This article aims to analyse the affects of this trauma on Māori by exploring them in the context of the growing body of international historical trauma research.

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MAI_Jrnl_3(3)_Wirihana02.pdf

Whakaoranga Whānau: Whānau Resilience

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This research explored the capacity of whānau to overcome adversity, flourish and enjoy better health and well-being. It considers the multiple ways in which whānau contribute to the development of its members and the various mechanisms employed to foster growth and security. While external factors, internal dynamics, and financial pressures often constrain capacity, whānau have nevertheless demonstrated an innate ability to respond to these challenges, to make use of limited resources, and to react in positive and innovative ways.

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MAI_Jrnl_V3_iss2_Waiti.pdf