Pages

Thursday 25 June 2020

Reading



How Maori scientists are connecting traditional
knowledge with western scientific knowledge

Pauline Harris is a scientist from Rongmaiwahine and Ngati Kahungunu descent. She listens to reports from our communities on the effects of climate change. She is now working with researchers to visit Iwi and Hapu throughout the country. The Matauranga are made up of Maoris that they guide the Maori culture, values and beliefs. They also revealed what Aotearoa was like before the Europeans arrived. Also including information about predicting the weather, healing illnesses, planting crops and navigating waka.




No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.