Māori and Antarctica

Initial Publication Date: November 9, 2021

Contributor: Claire Jasper

This set of GeoContext slides provides information on Antarctic exploration with a focus on the discovery of Antarctica around 650 A.D. by Māori explorer and tribal chief Hui Te Rangiora, indigenous knowledge, and Māori involvement in conservation of resources in Antarctic waters. Each slide is accompanied by notes in Powerpoint (not visible in preview) and additional information in the companion guide.

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Geocontext -Maori  and Antarctica Slides
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GeoContext - Māori and Antarctica Slides (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 5.4MB Nov4 21)

GeoContext - Māori and Antarctica Companion Guide (Acrobat (PDF) 253kB Nov4 21)