Matariki
On Thursday 25th May 2006 we are presenting two videoconferences to inform your students about Matariki.
‘Matariki’ for students and teachers is scheduled from 10 to 11am and will be presented in English.
‘Matariki’ in Te Reo Māori is scheduled from 11.30am to 12.30pm
Join us for one or both of these informative and entertaining sessions with Erana Hemmingsen who is the Senior Programme Developer Te Pae Arahi Hōtaka Māori, at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand.
At Te Papa, Matariki is celebrated with a rich and varied festival of music and dance performances, as well as lectures, storytelling, and entertainment. The focus of the 2006 programme is the art of weaving.
Please note: The videoconference will be presented once in English (at 10am) and once in Te Reo Māori (at 11.30am).
Join Erana Hemmingsen to learn more about Matariki. This VC is suitable for both primary and secondary aged students. Erana looks forward to the students’ questions during the videoconference.
Find out about:
- Learn how to find the Matariki constellation in the pre-dawn hours
- Stories about the stars
- Learn about the significance of Matariki, here in Aotearoa and in the southern hemisphere
- Learn about some traditional Māori Weaving customs
- Learn about the technology from customary practises to contemporary practices, in the art of weaving.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS VIDEOCONFERENCE, CONTACT: digitalconversations@cwa.co.nz or telephone: (04) 382 6506 BY FRIDAY 19 MAY 2006
Useful websites:
Matariki at Te Papa
Use this Te Papa resource to find out more about Matariki.
http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/English/Learning/OnlineResources/
Matariki2006/
http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/Maori/Learning/OnlineResources/
Matariki2006/
wickED – Matariki
Play a shockwave game and learn at the same time.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/matariki/
Hot Topic – Matariki
Use this TKI Hot Topic from 2003 for further information.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/hot_topics/matariki_e.php
The Māori Language Commission
Access resources on Matariki including a PDF copy of a booklet produced by Te Tauri Whiri Māori Language Commission, and activities and whakatauki related to Matariki for Māori immersion teachers.
http://www.matariki.net.nz/
