Dr Acushla Dee Sciasia

This project explored how Māori and Indigenous communities used digital platforms to protect and share mātauranga, with a focus on te taiao. It investigated tikanga-based digital protocols and iwi/hapū needs, informing the development of Indigenous-led digital solutions.

What are some of the psychological, emotional and spiritual influences that learners have experienced when learning te reo Māori?

How are these influences related to past trauma or negative experiences of theirs (or others) and in what ways have these influences impacted their engagement with and learning of te reo Māori?

What kinds of intergenerational trauma are having an impact on the ability to engage with and learn/speak te reo Māori?

In what ways do learners overcome these barriers to being motivated to learn te reo Māori?