Pepeha is a way of introducing oneself. Using a set structure it identifies who we are, where we're from and where we belong. Pepeha is used in a Māori context and has a formal basis, but the idea is universal. Everyone has a pepeha which links them to their ancestors.

Useful everyday instructions for the classroom

What is your Turangawaewae, your place of standing, your house, your home. Where do you feel connected