Ka tangi te tītī - The call of the tītī
This fictional story describes the experiences of a young person raised in Australia making connections with his Ngāi Tahu whakapapa during a visit to Aotearoa where he helps with a Tītī harvest.
Series: Connected
Ka tangi te tītī - The call of the tītī
Words by Leeann Ramsay
Illustrations by Elliemay Logan
During his visit from Australia, Israel participates in a tītī harvest, where he learns about the process of catching, preparing, and preserving the birds. This article explores whakapapa, identity, kaitiakitanga, and cultural values.
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He pātaka kura huna - A storehouse of knowledge
In this Connected series book, there are three articles ("The great paa of Kirikiriroa"; "Te Parapara: A Maaori garden alive with memories"; "Ka tangi te tītī: The call of the tītī").
1 of 3The great paa of Kirikiriroa
This article provides an overview of the history of Kirikiriroa, an ancient paa on the banks of the Waikato River.
2 of 3Te Parapara - A Maaori garden alive with memories
This short informational text provides information about Te Parapara, a working garden where gardening practices developed and used by Ngaati Wairere centuries ago are preserved and practised.
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