Open AccessHands and feet: A reflection on Polynesian navigation—a Niue Fakafifine community practitioner perspective in Aotearoa-New Zealand
Author(s) -
Phylesha Brown-Acton
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
kaharoa
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1178-6035
DOI - 10.24135/tekaharoa.v15i1.298
Subject(s) - aotearoa , perspective (graphical) , storytelling , reflection (computer programming) , sociology , weaving , narrative , visual arts , engineering , computer science , gender studies , art , mechanical engineering , literature , programming language
As a community navigator, my practice draws from skills, knowledge and principles of Polynesian navigation such as wayfinding . In this essay, I will provide personal experiences that have influenced and nurtured me in my development as a community navigator. I will discuss four influences of Polynesian practices: dance, weaving, storytelling and navigation. These are concepts that I draw from to support people who experience hardship in life and are intrinsically connected and complementary of one another when applied in my practice.