Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 23, 2017 17:04:42 GMT 12
MĀORI ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FUNGI TO BE TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS
A new resource to reconnect students to Māori ancestral knowledge about fungi. Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research have launched their new book Fungi of Aotearoa at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Maungarongo in Auckland.
Co-author Georgina Stewart says, “Traditional knowledge from ancient times has been included regarding the uses of some fungi species present in New Zealand.”
Manaaki Whenua Land Researcher Peter Buchannan says, “It occurred to me that this knowledge is not European knowledge, this is Māori knowledge- and do Māori know it? Is it in the pūtaiao, the Māori science curriculum, is there a way to get it there?”
“There will be other knowledge within Māoridom which is not known outside, but what we tried to do is at least collate the knowledge which is in written form and reintroduce it back into the schools. Students can understand a little about the importance of fungi.”
The booklet and teacher guide that will be going to 108 maori immersion schools across NZ.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/maori-ancestral-knowledge-about-fungi-be-taught-schools
A new resource to reconnect students to Māori ancestral knowledge about fungi. Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research have launched their new book Fungi of Aotearoa at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Maungarongo in Auckland.
Co-author Georgina Stewart says, “Traditional knowledge from ancient times has been included regarding the uses of some fungi species present in New Zealand.”
Manaaki Whenua Land Researcher Peter Buchannan says, “It occurred to me that this knowledge is not European knowledge, this is Māori knowledge- and do Māori know it? Is it in the pūtaiao, the Māori science curriculum, is there a way to get it there?”
“There will be other knowledge within Māoridom which is not known outside, but what we tried to do is at least collate the knowledge which is in written form and reintroduce it back into the schools. Students can understand a little about the importance of fungi.”
The booklet and teacher guide that will be going to 108 maori immersion schools across NZ.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/maori-ancestral-knowledge-about-fungi-be-taught-schools
