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An Introduction to Whale Rider

An Introduction to Whale Rider. And the Maori Culture. Maori- Indigenous people of New Zealand. Believed to have migrated from Polynesia in canoes Have land rights and a treaty with the British, somewhat like the Native Americans have with the USA Legend of Paikea. Traditional welcome

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An Introduction to Whale Rider

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  1. An Introduction to Whale Rider And the Maori Culture

  2. Maori- Indigenous people of New Zealand. Believed to have migrated from Polynesia in canoes Have land rights and a treaty with the British, somewhat like the Native Americans have with the USA Legend of Paikea

  3. Traditional welcome Touch foreheads Rub noses (as opposed to a kiss) Powhiri

  4. Also called Henna Cultural identification Predominantly a male activity Women restrict these tattoos to the chin, upper lip, and nostrils Increasing in popularity to preserve the culture Tattoos or “moko”

  5. The club was a main fighting weapon Bulging eyes and tongue Traditional fighting

  6. Typical Maori Art / Carvings

  7. Traditional Dance by men and women

  8. Maori believe the sperm whale holds spiritual significance Teeth/ jawbones are given to Maori as guaranteed by the “Treaty of Waitangi” Each tooth about worth $200 Poaching- $250,000 fine Whales to the Maori Culture

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