Theories in Māori social work: Indigenous approaches to working with and for indigenous people

Authors

  • Awhina Hollis-English

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol27iss4id432

Keywords:

m?ori social work, m?ori social work practice, m?ori social work theory, te ao m?ori, tikanga,

Abstract

Māori social work practice has been developed upon a strong foundation of indigenous knowledge, theories and values. Theories can be used to validate social work practice and to build and enhance the engagement between workers and whānau. This article describes some Māori social work theories and how they have developed both within the social work world and that of neighbouring professions. A number of theories have been described by Māori social workers from across Aotearoa as the foundations for their social work practice. Theoretical discourse in the world of Māori social workers enables one to grow and develop their practice, leaning on ancestral knowledge and valuing the skills that are gained through understanding tikanga in a contemporary context. Through enhancing one’s knowledge of Te Ao Māori and evidence-based practice, social workers can use, develop and create Māori theories in a social work context for the benefit of Māori whānau and communities.

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2017-11-08

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Hollis-English, A. (2017). Theories in Māori social work: Indigenous approaches to working with and for indigenous people. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 27(4), 5–15. https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol27iss4id432

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Vol. 27 No. 4 (2015): Te Kōmako

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