Wao Tupuna

These information cards are part of a series of publications tracking the progress of the Ngā Tohu o te Ao research project. Collectively, they are intended to present evolving theory and practice around reclaiming traditional knowledge of maramataka, in order to inform transformative practice in marine monitoring and management.  

The cards specifically focus on Wao Tūpuna, the reclamation of ancestral knowledge, one of the three fundamental elements of the Wao Atua Framework. Each card elaborates on one of the three key aspects of Wao Tūpuna, focusing on the revitalisation of ancestral cultural knowledge: Whenua—creating culturally appropriate spaces; Tipu—exploration of Māori language; and Hua—sharing reclaimed knowledge.