Toi Whakapapa
Ka whakamahia e mātou a Toi Whakapapa me ngā kōrero whaiaro hei torotoro i tētahi pātai matua a te Kōti Whenua Māori:
He aha tō hononga ki tō whānau me tō whenua i te kore he wira mō te 200 tau?
We use Toi Whakapapa and personal stories to explore a key question asked by the Māori Land Court:
What is your relationship to your whānau and whenua in the absence of a will for 200 years?
History and Meaning: The story of In the Absence of a Will. Think of whenua (land) not just as dirt, but as a beautiful, living painting made by our ancestors.
You are now the guardian (a kaitiaki) of this artwork.
Your job is to love it, protect it, and help make sure it stays beautiful for the next generation, just like it was shared with you.
Toi Whakapapa Wānanga
- Introduce Whakapapa and whenua
- Address five family elements
- Understand whānau land and trusts
- Gain knowledge of whakapapa and legal understanding
- Provide user-friendly courses for Māori and non-Māori
The five elements of Toi Whakapapa
My Family Tree
Tracing the names, journeys, and connections of whānau creates meaningful family tree art and narratives.
Pepeha focus: Whakapapa
My Parent's Home
Artistic depictions of parents' or grandparents' homes establish visual connections to personal tīpuna history and surroundings.
Pepeha focus: Kāinga / Waka
My Parent's Letterbox
Symbolising the letterbox as a gateway creates connection to whenua and the whānau home.
Pepeha focus: Wāhitau
My Parent's Backyard
Spotlighting backyard experiences, gardens, animals, and family gatherings tells the story of whānau and the wider community.
Pepeha focus: Maunga / Awa / Moana
My Parent's Kitchen
Shared storytelling reveals the heart of the home where family decisions and connections are made.
Pepeha focus: Whanaungatanga / Marae
My Family Tree
Tracing the names, journeys, and connections of whānau creates meaningful family tree art and narratives.
Pepeha focus: Whakapapa
My Parent's Home
Artistic depictions of parents' or grandparents' homes establish visual connections to personal tīpuna history and surroundings.
Pepeha focus: Kāinga / Waka
My Parent's Letterbox
Symbolising the letterbox as a gateway creates connection to whenua and the whānau home.
Pepeha focus: Wāhitau
My Parent's Backyard
Spotlighting backyard experiences, gardens, animals, and family gatherings tells the story of whānau and the wider community.
Pepeha focus: Maunga / Awa / Moana
My Parent's Kitchen
Shared storytelling reveals the heart of the home where family decisions and connections are made.
Pepeha focus: Whanaungatanga / Marae
My Family Tree
Tracing the names, journeys, and connections of whānau creates meaningful family tree art and narratives.
Pepeha focus: Whakapapa
My Parent's Home
Artistic depictions of parents' or grandparents' homes establish visual connections to personal tīpuna history and surroundings.
Pepeha focus: Kāinga / Waka
My Parent's Letterbox
Symbolising the letterbox as a gateway creates connection to whenua and the whānau home.
Pepeha focus: Wāhitau
My Parent's Backyard
Spotlighting backyard experiences, gardens, animals, and family gatherings tells the story of whānau and the wider community.
Pepeha focus: Maunga / Awa / Moana
My Parent's Kitchen
Shared storytelling reveals the heart of the home where family decisions and connections are made.
Pepeha focus: Whanaungatanga / Marae
What's coming next...
The Toi Whakapapa program is exploring a new Kapa Haka initiative structured around the five family elements, alongside the upcoming release of an online programme and collaborative workshops in partnership with local groups.
Do you need more information?
Contact us to get more information about the Toi Whakapapa