Unit 2, Lesson 5: The Path to Redress
The Waitangi Tribunal and Modern Settlements
Lesson Overview
This capstone lesson explores the legal and political consequences of the activism studied previously. Students will learn about the role of the Waitangi Tribunal and analyze how Treaty settlements are working to address historical injustices and create a new future.
Learning Activities
1. Reading and Discussion (20 mins)
Read the Waitangi Tribunal Cases handout. Discuss the significance of the Te Reo Māori and Ngāi Tahu reports. How did these change New Zealand society?
2. Unit Reflection (15 mins)
As a class, create a timeline or mind map that connects the events of the entire unit, from pre-colonial innovation to the Aotearoa Wars, 20th-century activism, and the modern Treaty settlement process. How are these events linked?