Billy's Mihi Visual Display

Understanding Cultural Identity Through Mihi Year 7 Cultural Studies Exploring Connection to Whenua

What is a Mihi?

Traditional Māori introduction Connects person to their whenua (land) Shows whakapapa (genealogy) and identity Expresses respect for tangata whenua

Billy's Ancestral Connections

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Whanganui River - Te Awa Tupua

Mapping Billy's Journey

Trace Billy's geographical connections Ireland → Whanganui → Papaeoia Discuss what each place means to identity Create your own location map

Respect and Recognition

Ko tenei taku mihi ki ngā tangata whenua o te rohe nei This is my acknowledgment to the indigenous people of this area Ka mihi hoki au ki ngā tohu o te rohe nei I also acknowledge the landmarks of this area