Wilderpeople, Whakataukī, and Belonging
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Wilderpeople, Whakataukī, and Belonging
Exploring identity and community through Māori wisdom Year 9 Social Sciences 60-minute lesson
Our Guiding Whakataukī
Unuhia te rito o te harakeke, kei whea te kōmako e kō? Remove the heart of the flax bush and where will the kōmako sing? The importance of nurturing the core of community and identity
Film Connection: The Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Ricky and Hec's relationship as whānau Themes of belonging and resilience How community support helps people flourish The 'rito' in their story - what keeps them going?
Group Discussion: Finding the Rito
Form groups of 4-5 students Discuss: How do Ricky and Hec represent caring for the 'rito'? What examples of resilience and belonging do you see? How does this connect to the whakataukī's message? Record ideas on chart paper
Reflection Questions
Why is caring for those at the 'heart' important for communities? How might this whakataukī help us understand cultural identity in Aotearoa? What connections can you make to your own experiences of belonging?
Creative Response & Conclusion
Write a reflective paragraph or poem inspired by today's learning OR create symbolic artwork expressing community and resilience Exit ticket: One thing you learned + one question you have How will you nurture the 'rito' in your own communities?