He Hīkoi Mahara (Wānanga)
He Hīkoi Mahara is an interactive wānanga where whānau journey through their own positive stories of childhood and parenting in a safe and supportive space.
Snapshot of Content
- Whānau/participants sharing positive stories of childhood and parenting
- Insights into tūpuna knowledge and practices
- Tikanga and values that support tamariki wellbeing
- Mana, tapu, whakapapa, whanaungatanga, mauri, hauora
Description
He Hīkoi Mahara is an interactive wānanga where whānau journey through their own positive stories of childhood and parenting in a safe and supportive space. Together, participants reflect on the rich histories and practices of our tūpuna, with tikanga and values guiding the kōrero. Stories, whakataukī, and mātauranga Māori help whānau to reconnect with traditions that continue to nurture tamariki and strengthen whānau today.
Learning Outcomes
- Reflect on personal and whānau stories of care and upbringing
- Recognise tūpuna Māori as child development experts
- Understand how tikanga and values continue to support tamariki
- Explore ways tūpuna insights can help guide parenting today
Audience
Whānau Māori, caregivers, anyone who influences the lives of mokopuna.
Duration
- Half-day (4 hours) wānanga
- He Hīkoi Māhara can be offered as a prelude to one of our other half-day (4 hours) ao Māori workshops, combining to create a full-day (8 hours) wānanga + workshop.