You will rotate through 4 stations exploring different Indigenous governance systems. At each station, record key information about how these communities organise themselves and make decisions.
Remember: We are learning about these systems with respect and curiosity, not claiming to practice them ourselves.
Key governance structure you learned about:
How are decisions made in this system?
What values guide this governance approach?
One thing that surprised or impressed you:
Key governance structure you learned about:
How are decisions made in this system?
What values guide this governance approach?
One thing that surprised or impressed you:
Key governance structure you learned about:
How are decisions made in this system?
What values guide this governance approach?
One thing that surprised or impressed you:
Key governance structure you learned about:
How are decisions made in this system?
What values guide this governance approach?
One thing that surprised or impressed you:
What common values or principles did you notice across these different Indigenous governance systems?
How do these approaches differ from governance systems you're more familiar with?
Which principles or approaches do you think could be valuable for any society? Why?
Choose 2-3 principles from Indigenous governance that could strengthen your group's society design:
Principle 1:
How will you apply this in your society?
Principle 2:
How will you apply this in your society?
Principle 3 (optional):
How will you apply this in your society?
What's one new perspective you gained about leadership and governance from today's learning?
How might this learning influence how you participate in your school, whānau, or community?
Important: Indigenous knowledge systems are living traditions that belong to specific communities. We learn about them to:
We do not claim to practice or represent these traditions ourselves.