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This Royal Commission is an independent inquiry into abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Term

Explanation

autonomy

Self-government, or the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.

bodily integrity

The right to make decisions about your own body and the idea that our bodies belong only to ourselves.

cultural capability

Having the skills, knowledge, behaviours and systems to deliver an experience in a culturally respectful and appropriate way.

detribalising

Removing someone from a collective tribal social structure.

indivisibility

The idea that something or someone is not able to be separated from its essential parts.

kāinga

A reo Māori term for traditional village habitation.

kāwanatanga

A reo Māori term, an adaptation of the English word ‘governor’.

kaupapa Māori

A reo Māori term for Māori approach, Māori topic, Māori customary practice, Māori agenda, Māori principles, Māori ideology – a philosophical doctrine incorporating the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values of Māori society.

mana motuhake

A reo Māori term for enabling the right for Māori to be Māori (Māori self-determination); to exercise their authority over their lives, and to live on Māori terms and according to Māori philosophies, values and practices including tikanga Māori.

mātauranga Māori

A reo Māori term for Māori knowledge. It’s a modern term that broadly includes traditions, values, concepts, philosophies, worldviews and understandings derived from uniquely Māori cultural points of view. It traverses customary and contemporary systems of knowledge.

mental distress

A mental or emotional state that causes disruption to daily life and that can vary in length of time and intensity.

mental integrity

The right against mental interference.

monocultural

Describes a way of life, worldview, where attitudes and behaviours consists of one dominant group and culture.

neuroleptics

Antipsychotic medications used for the treatment and management of symptoms associated with various psychiatric disorders.

paternalistic policies

Policies that limit a person or group's liberty or autonomy and are intended to promote their own good.

psychopaedic

Outdated Aotearoa New Zealand term to distinguish people with a learning disability from people experiencing mental distress.

self-determination, including for indigenous peoples

The right to form a political entity.

societal and systemic racism / structural racism

A form of indirect discrimination as it occurs when an action, omission, or policy that appears to treat everyone in the same manner, actually creates negative effects unfairly impacting a particular group.

tāngata Turi Māori

A reo Māori term for a person who is Māori and Deaf and may include those who are hard of hearing.

tāngata whaiora Māori

A reo Māori term for people who are seeking health.  It can also be used to refer to a person receiving assessment and treatment in mental health, addiction and intellectual disability services. 

tikanga Māori

A reo Māori term for behavioural guidelines for living and interacting with others in ao Māori.

tino rangatiratanga

A reo Māori term for self-determination, sovereignty, independence and autonomy.

universality

The idea that all people have equal human rights, whoever they are and wherever they live, regardless of their status or characteristics.

urbanisation

Population shift from rural to urban areas.

whānau hauā Māori 

A reo Māori term for a person with disabilities, which reflects te ao Māori perspectives and collective orientation. 

 

Part 6: Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Human rights
  • He karakia
  • Glossary - Part 6
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Chapter 2: Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Survivor experience: Poi McIntyre
  • Chapter 3: Human rights themes
  • Survivor experience: Paul Beale
  • Chapter 4: Key observations
  • He waiata
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