The policy creating tool
Mana Whānau/Whakapapa - The Over-arching levers
It is important that whānau are involved and feel welcome within your business. All staff members must be proud to say to their whānau that their workplace is supportive of them, and their culture.
You should look to adopt and nurture a whānau based environment within your workplace as this will ensure that it encompasses every aspect of mana whānau. You can do this by having events where staff members are able to bring their whānau in where you include them in your workplace, showing manaakitanga, e.g. offer kai and ensure that tikanga Māori is upheld e.g. Mihi whakatau is used if necessary (Māori welcome), karakia, and whakawhanaungatanga (establishing relationships).
Ensuring that all the aspects we have mentioned in this tool are written into your policy is only the beginning of your journey. It is imperative now that you put these into action making sure that all your staff are on board and keen to make a real difference. In te ao Māori we have a saying that states, ‘He Waka Eke Noa’ which means that we are all in this waka (boat) together. If anyone was to fall out then it is your job to make sure that they are able to safely climb back in.
Please answer the last question:
You should look to adopt and nurture a whānau based environment within your workplace as this will ensure that it encompasses every aspect of mana whānau. You can do this by having events where staff members are able to bring their whānau in where you include them in your workplace, showing manaakitanga, e.g. offer kai and ensure that tikanga Māori is upheld e.g. Mihi whakatau is used if necessary (Māori welcome), karakia, and whakawhanaungatanga (establishing relationships).
Ensuring that all the aspects we have mentioned in this tool are written into your policy is only the beginning of your journey. It is imperative now that you put these into action making sure that all your staff are on board and keen to make a real difference. In te ao Māori we have a saying that states, ‘He Waka Eke Noa’ which means that we are all in this waka (boat) together. If anyone was to fall out then it is your job to make sure that they are able to safely climb back in.
Please answer the last question:
Do you understand the importance of this tool, and why a culturally responsive policy is important for Māori to feel a sense of belonging and achieve success?