Episode notes
Museum records can feel like a locked world — full of jargon, hidden systems, and unanswered questions. In this episode of The Taonga Files, Amber and Migoto break down what museum records actually are, what they can reveal, and how early‑career and community researchers can access them with confidence. A practical, empowering guide to navigating the archives with clarity, kaupapa, and a touch of detective energy.
Links
Maraenui Banners, Hikoi mo te Tiriti Blog
Glossary
Kaumātua - elderly man or woman
Kaupapa - topic, subject, theme, agenda
Kōrero - talk, discussion
Kuia - female elder, grandmother
Hōhā - nuisance, bother, bore, hassle, pain in the neck.
Tupuna/Tūpuna - ancestor/ancestors
Keywords
taonga
Museums
Māori
Indigenous
History
colonisation
research
What place this episode is about
Administrative
Where this episode is made
Administrative