Tikanga: An introduction to te ao Māori

Description

Tikanga is the guide to understanding the Māori world from a 21st century point of view.

The book we’ve all been needing for decades – a unique explanation of the world of Māoridom for Pakehā, and all others disconnected from the Māori world. . Told with simple lucidity and great expertise, Keri Opai shares the spirit and meaning of what it is to be Maori in the 21^st century, dispelling myths and misconceptions and providing a view of our tangata whenua that people from other cultures can understand and take pride in. 

About the Author:
Keri Opai is a linguist, educator and the author of Te Reo Hapai, the seminal work in creating a Maori language glossary for mental health, disability and addiction. He was the first person to qualify as an official Te Reo translator, and advises widely on cultural issues

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