The Maori People and Environmental Protection

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Title
The Maori People and Environmental Protection
Description
The article is a brief account of a university student's experience of the Maori appreciation for nature. The article highlights kaitiakitanga, the Maori word for the moral and religious obligation of people to be stewards of the land. The author goes on to explain the high rates of participation of Maori people in New Zealand's political movements for conservation due to their strong religious beliefs about holiness of the land.
name
Madeline Wilson
Type
Written/Texual Resource
Date
September 25, 2015
Creator
Marilyn Arwood
Spatial Coverage
New Zealand
Audience
Young adult, College Students
Format
webp
Rights
https://www.kaitiaki.co.nz/2016/03/24/rotoruas-top-maori-cultural-experiences/
Access Rights
2/15/2022