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KIA ORANA!! Welcome to Cook Island Language Week: ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani. The Theme for 2021 is Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna which means, connect me to the soil of my ancestors.The theme reflects on the journey of Cook Islands peoples in New Zealand, as well as the longing of young Cook Islanders to connect with their language, culture, and identity. Acknowledging that while community elders are fundamental to the teaching and sharing of Cook Islands language, the leadership of young people as the next wave of cultural and language experts is also critical in keeping the connection to their homelands alive.This year’s theme also reflects the overarching 2021 Pacific Language Week theme of Wellbeing, by linking the importance of language to overall wellbeing.

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KIA ORANA!! Welcome to Cook Island Language Week: ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani. The Theme for 2021 is Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna which means, connect me to the soil of my ancestors.The theme reflects on the journey of Cook Islands peoples in New Zealand, as well as the longing of young Cook Islanders to connect with their language, culture, and identity. Acknowledging that while community elders are fundamental to the teaching and sharing of Cook Islands language, the leadership of young people as the next wave of cultural and language experts is also critical in keeping the connection to their homelands alive.This year’s theme also reflects the overarching 2021 Pacific Language Week theme of Wellbeing, by linking the importance of language to overall wellbeing.

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Click below to learn some  Coo Island greetings and language. 'Tāmata’ia'! Go on, GIVE IT A GO... 

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Click below to learn some  Coo Island greetings and language. 'Tāmata’ia'! Go on, GIVE IT A GO... 

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'STRETCHED WITH LOVE': The making of a Tiavaevae. Click below to unravel the story pertinent to making a tiavaevae.

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'STRETCHED WITH LOVE': The making of a Tiavaevae. Click below to unravel the story pertinent to making a tiavaevae.

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Welcome to the Cook Island ARTS AND CRAFTS GALLERY. Have a look through and feel inspired.

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Welcome to the Cook Island ARTS AND CRAFTS GALLERY. Have a look through and feel inspired.

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Cook Islands located in the Pacific Islands is famous for its wood carving, weaving and tivaevae quilts. Material for weaving comes from the pandanus plants and coconut tree. Mats for sitting on, baskets, hats, fans and fishing traps are some the the things crafted from these materials.

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Junior and Middle Syndicates-Cook Island Language Activity Book. Just click below, download and print.

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Junior and Middle Syndicates-Cook Island Language Activity Book. Just click below, download and print.

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How do I help my class celebrate Cook Island Language Week?

This vocabulary and activity booklet is full of information to support the theme of Cook Islands Language Week. There are opportunities to learn numbers, shapes, colours and greetings that can be used during Cook Islands Language Week and beyond.

You can print off the eight pages, folding them down the middle to create a handy little activity booklet. Includes an answer sheet.

With resources like this activity booklet, you can get your children learning Cook Islands Māori, learning and practising vocabulary, and experiencing a new culture from inside the comfort of your own classroom.

What is Cook Islands Language Week?

Cook Islands Language Week celebrates the identity, languages, and culture of students from the Cook Islands and helps all New Zealanders' journey towards shared cultural understandings. Learning a new language gives us insight into new ways of thinking, and to different beliefs and cultural practices.

Cook Islands Language Week gives Kiwis the chance to celebrate and learn about the rich language and culture of the Cook Islands and embrace the large number of Cook Islanders living in NZ.
More teaching resources
There are word searches, colouring pages, greetings display posters and more to support your teaching of Cook Islands Language Week.

If you're looking to create a classroom display for this important event, why not try this display bunting or this map of the Cook Islands poster?

What are the Cook Islands?

The Cook Islands is a nation in the South Pacific, with political links to New Zealand. Its 15 islands are scattered over a vast area. The largest island, Rarotonga, is home to rugged mountains and Avarua, the national capital. To the north, Aitutaki Island has a vast lagoon encircled by coral reefs and small, sandy islets. The country is famous for its many snorkeling and scuba-diving sites.

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Cook Islands Language Week Vocabulary and Activity Booklet

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This vocabulary and activity booklet is full of information to support the theme of Cook Islands Language Week. There are opportunities to learn numbers, shapes, colours and greetings that can be used during Cook Islands Language Week and beyond.You can print off the eight pages, folding them down the middle to create a handy little activity booklet.

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How to make a Cook Island head 'ei'. If possible, make a few for your learners and wear it next Friday during assembly. Have Fun.

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How to make a Cook Island head 'ei'. If possible, make a few for your learners and wear it next Friday during assembly. Have Fun.

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MA'ANI EI KATU - The Art of Making an Ei

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A QUILT FOR KIRI

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Your browser does not support the audio element. by Don Long pictures by Judith Kunzlé This sensitive narrative tells of the death of Kiri's grandmother far away in the Cook Islands. Grandma's gift of a quilt to Kiri sparks special memories for Kiri and her dad.

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ALL SYNDICATES-LITERACY: A GIFT FOR AUNTY NGA

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ALL SYNDICATES-LITERACY: A GIFT FOR AUNTY NGA

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by Don Long

illustrated by Judith Kunzlé

In this sequel to A Quilt for Kiri (Purple), Kiri visits Rarotonga with her parents to meet Aunty Ngā and gives her a tīvaevae that she and her mother have made. This is a rich personal-experience narrative with many layers of meaning, which lends itself to expressive reading and can be returned to many times. These notes include background information about tīvaevae and some aspects of Cook Islands culture.

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Your browser does not support the audio element. by Don Long illustrated by Judith Kunzlé In this sequel to A Quilt for Kiri (Purple), Kiri visits Rarotonga with her parents to meet Aunty Ngā and gives her a tīvaevae that she and her mother have made.

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ALL SYNDICATES-Literacy-Have a listen to these stories from the beautiful Cook Islands.

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ALL SYNDICATES-Literacy-Have a listen to these stories from the beautiful Cook Islands.

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Your browser does not support the audio element. retold by Maria Samuela When Mariri, a great explorer, realises his homeland of 'Avaiki has become overcrowded, he and his warriors set off to find a new home for their people.

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by Teremoana Hodges In this well-illustrated article, we learn about the origins, meanings, and construction of tīvaevae, the beautiful hand-sewn Cook Islands Māori bedspreads. The text provides opportunities for students to be exposed to and engage with the positive values that are associated with the concept of akano'anga Kūki'Āirani (Cook Islands culture).

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MATHS-TESSELLATION STATION-COOK ISLANDS. This activity will be fun for all Juniors, Middle and Senior Schools.

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MATHS-TESSELLATION STATION-COOK ISLANDS. This activity will be fun for all Juniors, Middle and Senior Schools.