Resource 4.2C: Decolonization Today

Education Decolonization

Te Kōhanga Reo & Kura Kaupapa Māori: Māori-controlled education systems teaching through Te Reo and tikanga Māori.

University Programs: Māori Studies, Indigenous Studies, and decolonized curricula challenging colonial narratives.

Environmental Decolonization

Co-management: Sharing authority over rivers, lakes, and forests between Māori and Crown agencies.

Legal Personhood: Whanganui River and Te Urewera granted legal rights as living entities.

Political Decolonization

Māori Wards: Dedicated representation in local government to ensure Māori voices in decision-making.

He Puapua Report: Government plan for implementing UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Cultural Decolonization

Te Reo Māori Revival: Official language status and increasing use in media, schools, and government.

Māori Media: TV, radio, and digital platforms controlled by Māori for Māori perspectives.

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Tāhūrangi - Te Reo Māori Education Hub

Official NZ government hub for te reo Māori resources, guidance, and teaching support

Years: 7-13 70% Match Official NZ Resource

Te Reo Māori - The New Zealand Curriculum

Official curriculum guidelines for teaching te reo Māori in English-medium schools

Years: 1-13 60% Match Official NZ Resource

Te Mana o te Reo Māori Education Resources

Comprehensive resources covering Whakapapa, Tūrangawaewae, Whanaungatanga, Mana Motuhake, and Kaitiakitanga

Years: 7-8 60% Match Official NZ Resource

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