🌳 Part 1: Understanding Whakapapa

1. What does whakapapa mean to you? Circle the best answer:

My family connections and ancestors

Just a family tree

Stories about my whānau

All of the above

2. Fill in the blanks with these important whakapapa words:

Word bank: iwi, whānau, tūpuna, whakapapa

My _____________ are my ancestors who came before me.

My _____________ is my immediate family group.

My _____________ is my larger tribal group.

My _____________ connects me to all my relations.

3. Why is whakapapa important? Tick all that apply:

It tells me who I am

It connects me to my family

It helps me understand my place in the world

It shares important family stories

✏️ Part 2: My Family Connections

4. Draw or write about your whakapapa in the box below. Include family members, their names, and how they connect to you:

5. Complete these sentences about your whānau:

Someone special in my family is _________________________ because

_________________________________________________________________

A story I know about my family is _________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

My family is special because ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

6. What is one thing you would like to learn more about your whakapapa?

7. For Advanced Learners: Research a famous ancestor or historical person from your iwi, hapū, or community. Write 3-5 sentences about them:

8. Reflection: How does learning about whakapapa help you understand yourself better?