JOURNAL
The science and practice of Māori astronomy and Matariki / by Hēmi Whaanga, Pauline Harris and Rangi Matamua
- Date
- 2020
- By
- Whaanga, Hēmi, (University of Waikato, School of Māori and Pacific Development), Harris, Pauline, Matamua, Rangi, 1973-
- Description
Discusses the astronomical knowledge and science associated with Pleiades. Argues that regeneration of traditional practice associated with this celestial cluster is playing a significant role in the modern cultural landscape of Aotearoa. Sets out government and other funding for projects and initiatives, including the policies of Vision Mātauranga and Mātauranga Māori, that are being driven by Māori astronomy practitioners and organisations. Includes an abstract in Māori.
- Additional description
Includes illustration, references
Special issue - Mātauranga and science - part 2
Archived by the National Library of New Zealand
Audience: Research
- Source
- New Zealand science review, 2020; v.76 n.1/2:p.13-19; issn:
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