Pop Quiz Time: Culture

How far away from the beach do togs become undies?

If you can't see the water, your in underpants.

If I plan on going to the beach, they are togs.

What's a tog?

More than 300m from the water's edge

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 basic characteristics of culture?

Culture is learned

Culture is shared

Culture is passed down

Culture does not use symbols

Manaakitanga means...

dance, the process of dancing in public

hospitality, the process of showing respect for others

sing, the act of singing a song

gather, the act of gathering, meeting

kaitiakitanga means...

guardianship over children

guardianship of natural environment

guardianship over household

guardianship of iwi/tribe

We have seen an increase in Te Reo and activity being used across our nation- we still have a long way to go to increase diversity authentically. What ways have you advocated for change?

led activities for a culture not my own as well as my own

correct pronunciations and phrases

not quite there in that journey.

still thinking

Cultural competence is a set of acquired & experienced skills that allow individuals and systems to increase their understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities within, among and between groups.

Cultural competency requires the ability to respect and understand the values, traditions and customs of other cultural groups.