Cultural Competency List
Cultural Competency List
Our cultural competency checklist is scaffolded so kaimahi can enter at their level as they develop skills and understanding of a particular kaupapa. It is based on the Māori perspective of the creation story. Te Kore, a state of nothingness, of unrealised potential. Te Pō, the perpetual night, where stirrings of movement and consciousness begin. Te Whai Ao, where the glimmer of dawn begins. Te Ao Mārama, where we burst into life, light and understanding.
| Te Kore | Te Pō | Te Whai Ao | Te Ao Mārama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Actively practice correct pronunciation | Can hear differences in your own incorrect and correct pronunciation | Comfortable with reading out loud, almost always correctly pronouncing Māori words | Comfortable with other unique parts of Māori pronunciation (diphthongs, soft and hard T’s, NG sound, dialect differences) |
| Karakia | Read and pronounce one karakia | Confidently recite one karakia from memory | Learn and recite three karakia, one each for opening, closing and kai | Actively learn new karakia on an on-going basis |
| Pepeha | Read and pronounce your own pepeha | Confidently recite your pepeha from memory | Understand how and when to use different parts of your pepeha to make relevant connections | Confidently understand and connect when others share their pepeha |
| Mana Whenua | Know who the local hāpū and iwi are Know awa and maunga of local significance | Learn something of historical and cultural significance about local hāpū/iwi | Actively build relationships with local hāpū/iwi | Partner with a Maori organisation on a project together. |
| Te Tiriti | Understand the basic principles, the three P’s of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Recognise the treaty has two texts (Māori and English), understand their differences and the consequences of these differences | Confidently be able to discuss in delivery | Understand the wider historical and current context of colonisation and racism in relation to the treaty |
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