Intercultural Perspectives

Wepa, Dianne

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-49104-8_5

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“…The sub-theme of kaumātua adaptability to digital technology emerged where their collective ownership or we-dentity contributed to developing resilience and adaptability to the situation (Wepa, 2020). Despite experiencing the digital divide due to the participants’ remoteness and socio-economic factors, their resolve and tenacity supported kaumātua to seek out and remain connected to others.…”

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Reconnecting Māori in a post-COVID-19 world: a blessing in disguise

Wepa,

Smith,

Gemmell

2023

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

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Connectedness for Māori (Indigenous people of New Zealand) is considered a protective factor that maintains hauora (good health) and contributes to holistic wellbeing. A scoping review of the literature was conducted to examine how Māori maintained connectedness during COVID-19. Key themes identified were the digital divide, cultural isolation and revival of traditional practices. Māori methodology and qualitative design involved 10 individual interviews and two hui (gatherings) face-to-face and online with members of Ngāti Kahungunu (an East Coast tribe descended from the eponymous ancestor Kahungunu) from New Zealand to explore how they maintained connectedness during COVID-19. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis identified the following three themes: The digital divide, the pandemic seen as blessing in disguise and preventing marae (traditional meeting places) from becoming white elephants. The findings of this study will assist the community to develop a bigger project and implement protective factors to remain connected beyond physical space and place.

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confidence: 99%