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Jennifer P. Smith; Kay-Lee Jones; Amy Scott; Liz Kereru – Teaching and Learning Research Initiative, 2025
Sharing ancestral stories as purakau is an ancient tradition in Maori culture, used throughout generations to transfer knowledge, teach traditional values, and promote communication. While often incorrectly relegated to the genre of "myths and legends", purakau, as a traditional form of Maori narrative, is central to the sharing of…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Pacific Islanders, Foreign Countries, Cultural Maintenance