The story of Parihaka

Here is a Documentary suitable for teachers or senior students to learn more about Parihaka and it's history.

The Prophets, Series 1 Episode 4The Taranaki prophets Te Whiti and Tohu influenced the philosophy of Gandhi, with their brand of passive resistance. The story of Parihaka and these great...

Here is a photographic documentary with in depth narration. Suitable for teachers knowledge and for the vast number of early photographs.

Here is a resource that can be used for all levels which includes information and activities from Y1-13.

Here is the trailer to the movie that as screened on TOD.

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Tatarakihi - The Children of Parihaka | Film | NZ On ScreenTatarakihi - The Children of Parihaka - In 1881, after being met by the pa's children holding white feathers of peace, invading constabulary ended Te Whiti and Tohu's passive resistance at Parihaka in Taranaki. One of the darkest episodes of the NZ Wars, it is revisited in this documentary made by Paora Joseph (with Gaylene Preston as EP) which follows another group of Taranaki children undertaking an emotional, modern day pilgrimage to the South Island jails where their ancestors were exiled and forced to labour. Footage of their hikoi is interwoven with their poetry, song, art and narration.

Food for thought for Teachers

“Naumai ki tō Parihakatanga”How can 21st century tools enhance the weave of the cultural lens? What impact can these tools have on 21st century indigenous classrooms whose culture is sourced in oral tradition, whakapapa (gene…

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