The Treaty of Union: Social Studies

This week on Social Studies we, looked at different treaties such as; the Treaty of Union, Treaty of Waitangi and the treaty between the United States and Native American Indians. Our task for this week was to research a treaty of our choice and answer questions based on our treaty. I chose to research the Treaty of Union which, is an agreement between England and Scotland. The Treaty of Union relates to our main topic (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) as some similarities can be distinguished between the two treaties. Anyway, here is my presentation about the Treaty of Union. 

The Population Data of NZ from 1836 - 1901: Social Studies

Continuing on the topic of the 'Treaty of Waitangi', this week we are looking at the history of New Zealand's population. Throughout this topic, we also learned the culture of Maori and their beliefs. The graph that we were tasked to create looks at the people the difference between the Maori and Europeans, starting from 1836-1901. Anyway, here is the graph.

What does the graph show us?

The graph shows that as the year progresses, the population of Maori's continue to decline whereas the European's population inclines.

Why do you think the number of Maoris changed?

The Maori's population declined due to the invasion of the Europeans, including their muskets. The introduction and involvement of guns ultimately increased the number of deaths, resulting in the decline of the Maori population. Foreign diseases could also cause the Maori's population. 

Why do you think the number of Europeans changed?

Upon the arrival of the Europeans to Aotearoa, they traded with the Maoris as they were pretty less advanced. They then traded with other countries which earned them more money. Additionally, more Europeans came and colonized Aotearoa. 

Pepeha: My Mihi

Continuing our Treaty of Waitangi topic, today we were tasked to make a 'Mihi' which I have made a few years ago. We also looked at the Maori culture which involved Waka, Iwi and the culture that connects the people of New Zealand. Here are my notes about Iwi and my Mihi. 

Notes:

Iwi defines as bones and refers to someone’s relevant background.

Ngati defines as descended from, and is usually heard before an iwi is mentioned. 

A person would identify with a mountain, an ocean, a lake and the land around their tribal area. 

My Mihi:

Ko Makiling toku maunga

Ko Pacific toku moana

Ko Pasig toku awa

Ko Laguna toku rohe

Ko Vann Manaig ingoa

Nō reira, tēna koutou, tēna koutou, tēna koutou katoa.