Week 1-3 Analyse the theory and model of practice within the placement setting- Tangihana

On week two of  placement I was on Tangihanga leave.  I found while on Tangihanga leave I was able to engage and implement my practice and Tautoko , Taha Whanau.  The Tupapaku was a young teenaged boy, my nephew in which I have only known for just over a year, who suicided. My whanau have been estranged for many years and in this situation my sister opened her home for Tangi as our nephew was returning back to Christchurch where his mother resides and to be laid to peace with his biological  grandmother lay. My siblings and myself saw the responsibility to look after the Tupapaku as he was of our Whanau, and my fathers brothers Moko, we did not hesitate to open our Whare for Tangi to take place. 

During the process of Tangi, Whanaungatanga needed to be built and restored with Whanau and the safety of our tamariki was paramount.  Our Whanau  needed to be Kaha (strong), Haumaru (safe), with many Kaitiakitanga  in this small space. Tau Kumekume present as some Whanau members did not know one another or been bought up together as Whanau has been estranged over the years. Through whitiwhiti korero Whanau were able to discuss there feelings openly.  Through my practice and the use of Nga Takepu principles I was able to keep safe space (Ahurutanga) by redirecting the conversation back to the Kaupapa of the Tupapaku journey, Tino Rangtirtanga (Absolute integrity), Te Whakakoha Rangatiratanga (culturally respectfulness), Kaitiakitanga (protection), Tau Kumekume (presence of tension).  The importance of understanding Whanau grief and wanting questions answered needs to be aloud to unfold to help with Mauri Ora.

Tikanga Maori traditional ceremony starts with karakia and the cousins will prepare the Whare for the Tupapaku's return from the funeral home.  A Powhiti/wailing will be performed to welcome our loved one home, the Taupapaku is displayed in an open coffin, manuhiri(visitors) come to the home were speeches, Waiata and chants exchanged with Whanau, Koha is offered in way of kai, monetary, Whakatauki.  Kai is kept separate for the Taupapaku , hands washed before Kai is offered to Manuhiri after paying there respects to the Whanau.

The Tupapaku is fare welled with Karakia, Waiata and Haka.  In this case the Tupapaku was farewelled to Auckland airport for his next journey to Dunedin where Whanau are waiting to put him to rest with his nanny.  The Whare is blessed and clean up is immediate, on completion Whanau will share a meal together, karakia and sometimes Waiata, blessing on Whanau and Whitiwhiti Korero takes place.  

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  1. Elias MartisNovember 27, 2022 at 8:06 PM

    Very good reflections, well linked to the placement setting.

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