A Māori homeless woman

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Title

A Māori homeless woman

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University of Waikato

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Description

Indigenous peoples are overrepresented in homeless populations in many countries. As part of a larger ethnographic project, this case study draws upon interviews and photoelicitation projects with a homeless Māori woman, Ariā. The actions of this Māori woman exemplify how Indigenous cultural practices can shape a person’s efforts to retain a positive sense of self and place while homeless. Māori cultural concepts relating to caring, leadership, unity, relationships, spirituality, history and ...

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Research Paper

Research format

Journal article

Date created

2011-09

Creator

Groot, Shiloh Ann Maree / Hodgetts, Darrin / Nikora, Linda Waimarie / Leggatt-Cook, Chez

URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10289/5816

Related subjects

Māori / homelessness / identity / Indigenous cultural practices

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