On the surface, Native Americans and the Maori of New Zealand have a similar history. Both encountered, lived with, and at times warred with British colonials. Both continue to exist in societies mostly dominated by descendants of those British colonials, but now hold very different places within their respective societies.
How does being a Maori in New Zealand compare to being a Native American in the US? Consider the following factors:
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[ ] Representation of culture and language in every day life
On the surface, Native Americans and the Maori of New Zealand have a similar history. Both encountered, lived with, and at times warred with British colonials. Both continue to exist in societies mostly dominated by descendants of those British colonials, but now hold very different places within their respective societies.
How does being a Maori in New Zealand compare to being a Native American in the US? Consider the following factors: