Tangata Turi – I kōnei mātou hoki! Deaf People – We were here too!

Deaf New Zealanders have been here throughout the histories of Aotearoa New Zealand, as reflected in the trilingual name of this resource.

Tangata Turi – I Kōnei Mātou Hoki! | Deaf People – We Were Here Too! explores five historical prompts relating to specific historical events and experiences of Deaf here.

All content is provided in New Zealand Sign Language, making it an accessible and inclusive resource particularly suited for teaching Deaf students. The teacher support material for this resource (also all in New Zealand Sign Language) provides guidance on key considerations for teaching Deaf histories.