What can libraries learn from Mātauranga Māori

Mātauranga Māori Mātuaranga Māori is a body of knowledge handed down by ngā Tipuna There are many strands of Mātuaranga Māori, however due to time constraints we have selected a few to discuss today We will focus on the ones used by TWoA to engage with tauira and kaimahi

Kaupapa Wānanga

Kaupapa Wānanga - explained KohaThe constant acknowledgement that valued contributions are to be given and received responsibly. KaitiakitangaThe constant acknowledgement that participants (including Te Wānanga o Aotearoa as an institution) at any time and place are always engaged in relationships with others, their environments and kaupapa. ĀhurutangaThe constant acknowledgement that quality spaces must be claimed and maintained to enable activities to be undertaken in an ethical and meaningful way. Mauri oraThe constant acknowledgement that pursuit of wellbeing is at the core of all Te Wānanga o Aotearoa kaupapa and activities

What is Wānagogy?  Wānagogy is derived from Mātauranga Māori and was developed by TWoA to engage with students & staff  Wānagogy embodies the :  Kaupapa o Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (ethos);  Ngā uarā (values);  Ngā takepū (principles) of Kaupapa Wānanga;  Ako Wānanga ( a unique teaching & learning strategy)

Is the largest indigenous academic library in the World Its functions, practices and service delivery is underpinned by Wānagogy “Removing the barriers to education” – Dr. Rongo Wetere, Founder of TWoA “Don't teach me about my culture but use my culture to teach me” – Bentham Ohia, CEO, TWoA

Example 1: Service delivery – Culturally responsive; removing the barriers to education:  Offers 24/7 online service  Free courier delivery to distance and online students  No fee charged for late returns – our koha to students  Respectful and welcoming environment Tikanga Maori (maori cultural practices) Whakawhanaungatanga (building connections) Mana (prestige) Whakapapa (legitimacy) Tautokotanga (support) Manaakitanga (hospitality) Tau-utuutu (reciprocity)

Example 2: Information Literacy - (“Don't teach me about my culture but use my culture to teach me”) Referencing sources of Information – indigenous people acknowledge their oral sources – using this as a basis: We have developed an APA tutorial using the concept of whakapapa Plus an APA Haka - as indigenous people like to learn using all senses

Example 3: Staff Having knowledge of oral tradition, the role of whakapapa and te reo Knowledge of marae etiquette and being able to conduct themselves appropriately Having knowledge of tāonga in libraries, archives and museums All rohe have a Kaumatua on site to advise on matters of culture, tikanga, etc.

Future TWoA firmly believes that Matauranga is from ‘te ukaipo - ka ora ki ka mate i te tangata’ (cardle to grave) The vision of Te Pātaka Māramatanga is to the centre of excellence for Mātauranga Māori We are still learning and growing – its continuum Iwi liasion Oral History of local iwi

What can you add to your kete Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi Our Koha to you: To engage with Maori you do not have to be a Maori What is needed is to have a desire to engage, be open minded, learn from Mātuaranga Māori and practice the values in your service delivery You need a non Eurocentric library model

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