Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 16, 2016 16:55:08 GMT 12
80% of Waikato-Tainui uri to be fluent in Te Reo by 2050
Rāhui Papa, chairman of Waikato-Tainui tribal executive Te Arataura, believes eighty percent of iwi members will be fluent in Te Reo Māori by 2050.
He says, “Strengthening our tribal reo and tikanga to a high level of fluency is a key area of focus for the tribe.”
Not only will its regular use ensure our tribal reo is preserved for future generations, but our people will develop a stronger sense of self, tribal pride and a deeper understanding of who they are,” Papa says….
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/80-waikato-tainui-uri-be-fluent-te-reo-2050
Rāhui Papa, chairman of Waikato-Tainui tribal executive Te Arataura, believes eighty percent of iwi members will be fluent in Te Reo Māori by 2050.
He says, “Strengthening our tribal reo and tikanga to a high level of fluency is a key area of focus for the tribe.”
Not only will its regular use ensure our tribal reo is preserved for future generations, but our people will develop a stronger sense of self, tribal pride and a deeper understanding of who they are,” Papa says….
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/80-waikato-tainui-uri-be-fluent-te-reo-2050