Values in Action Scenarios
Apply worldview values to real decisions and identify what respectful action looks like.
How to use
- Choose one scenario.
- Identify values at stake (relationality, reciprocity, kaitiakitanga, whakapapa, etc.).
- Decide on a response and explain why it aligns with those values.
Scenario 1: River Protection
A council proposes a new water extraction permit. Local iwi say the river is a living ancestor and needs time to recover.
Scenario 2: Museum Display
A museum wants to display taonga gifted decades ago. Descendants request that some items be returned or displayed with new protocols.
Scenario 3: School Sports Branding
A school team wants to use Indigenous designs for uniforms. Students are excited, but no iwi/hapū have been consulted.
Scenario 4: Climate Adaptation Project
A climate grant is available. The project team must decide whether to use Indigenous ecological knowledge or a standard engineering solution.