Whakauae was honoured to recently host the return visit of Dr Ying-tzu Ena Chang to Whanganui. Ena was accompanied by her colleague, Tana Takisvilainan (Panay Kumod). The visit marked a deepening and ongoing relationship with our Taiwanese colleagues, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and shared understandings of Indigenous health issues.
Ena, an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Program for Multicultural Education at National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan shared the results of her now completed doctoral research entitled Rethinking Indigenous Pathways to Health in Eastern Taiwan: Negotiating the Complex Terrains of Local Sociality, Cultural Sovereignty, and Biomedical Governmentality with us. In 2019, in the early phases of her study, Ena met kanohi ki te kanohi with the Whakauae team to explore health promotion practice models grounded in Indigenous world views along with the government sector, biomedical discourse and Indigenous cultural sovereignty interface. Her PhD research is now poised to make a profound impact on Indigenous health discourse both in Taiwan and beyond.
Tana Takisvilainan, an Indigenous Bunun and Amis entrepreneur specialising in cultural tourism, joined Ena on her return visit to Whanganui. Tana, a scholarship student, is currently completing masters studies at Victoria University. She was able to contribute a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussions.
During their July visit, Ena and Tana delved into the shared experience of health deficits faced by Indigenous peoples both in Taiwan and Aotearoa. This exploration aimed to lay the groundwork for a future collaborative research project aimed at investigating opportunities to address deficit issues across countries and cultures.
The pair’s visit itinerary included an immersive exploration of the rich history and research methodologies of Ngāti Hauiti and Whanganui. That exploration provided invaluable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities that Indigenous communities face in both regions.
Whakauae is excited about the future of the research relationship with our Taiwanese colleagues and the potential it offers for the conduct of meaningful research and shared endeavours. The collaboration promises to foster fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the health disparities that impact Indigenous communities.
Stay tuned as we continue to develop this partnership and work towards a healthier future for all Indigenous peoples.
Whakauae was honoured to recently host the return visit of Dr Ying-tzu Ena Chang to Whanganui. Ena was accompanied by her colleague, Tana Takisvilainan (Panay Kumod). The visit marked a deepening and ongoing relationship with our Taiwanese colleagues, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and shared understandings of Indigenous health issues.
Ena, an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Program for Multicultural Education at National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan shared the results of her now completed doctoral research entitled Rethinking Indigenous Pathways to Health in Eastern Taiwan: Negotiating the Complex Terrains of Local Sociality, Cultural Sovereignty, and Biomedical Governmentality with us. In 2019, in the early phases of her study, Ena met kanohi ki te kanohi with the Whakauae team to explore health promotion practice models grounded in Indigenous world views along with the government sector, biomedical discourse and Indigenous cultural sovereignty interface. Her PhD research is now poised to make a profound impact on Indigenous health discourse both in Taiwan and beyond.
Tana Takisvilainan, an Indigenous Bunun and Amis entrepreneur specialising in cultural tourism, joined Ena on her return visit to Whanganui. Tana, a scholarship student, is currently completing masters studies at Victoria University. She was able to contribute a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussions.
During their July visit, Ena and Tana delved into the shared experience of health deficits faced by Indigenous peoples both in Taiwan and Aotearoa. This exploration aimed to lay the groundwork for a future collaborative research project aimed at investigating opportunities to address deficit issues across countries and cultures.
The pair’s visit itinerary included an immersive exploration of the rich history and research methodologies of Ngāti Hauiti and Whanganui. That exploration provided invaluable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities that Indigenous communities face in both regions.
Whakauae is excited about the future of the research relationship with our Taiwanese colleagues and the potential it offers for the conduct of meaningful research and shared endeavours. The collaboration promises to foster fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the health disparities that impact Indigenous communities.
Stay tuned as we continue to develop this partnership and work towards a healthier future for all Indigenous peoples.
