Mahika Kai
Land & Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
This course provides an overview of traditional and contemporary mahika kai theory, customs, and practice, focusing on Māori knowledge systems and sustainable use of natural resources.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Identify and explain key elements of the mahika kai calendar
Students will be able to identify the main components and significance of the mahika kai calendar.
Explain key developments and adaptations in mahika kai
Students will understand and articulate historical and modern changes in mahika kai practices.
Evaluate impacts on mahika kai practices
Students will assess how environmental factors have influenced mahika kai practices.
What You're Signing Up For
In this course, students are introduced to mahika kai, covering its historical and contemporary content in te ao Māori. The course develops understanding and application of Mātauranga Māori through Mahika Kai practices, including use of a Mahika Kai calendar to explore how natural resources are cared for and utilized.
Course Content
- Overview of traditional and contemporary mahika kai theory and practices
- Historical and contemporary elements of mahika kai
- Application of Mātauranga Māori in mahika kai
- Use of Mahika Kai calendar to guide resource care and use
- Practical supervised mahika kai activities
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Environmental Management
Mātauranga Māori
Future employment opportunities might be
Agricultural and environmental resource management
Māori cultural resource management
Natural resource conservation and planning