Event Details
Jan 23
Toitoi - Te Mata Room
Kura Ako is for anyone passionate about te reo Māori and the diversity of its dialects. It is a one-day, hands-on workshop where Dr. Jeremy Tātere MacLeod shares insights from his doctoral research and personal journey studying Māori dialects.
You'll learn:
- Recognising dialects: identify variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, and structure
- Studying language change: explore how dialects evolve and what influences them
- Preserving heritage: develop approaches for maintaining and revitalising dialectal variations
- Connecting to identity: understand how dialect reflects whakapapa and belonging
