Staff from Whakauae recently attended the International Indigenous Research Conference 2016 held at The University of Auckland in association with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga. This was a prime opportunity to hear about the work other Indigenous and Māori researchers are conducting in a range of areas. Conference themes included:
The conference started with a pōwhiri to welcome over 500 registered delegates. International attendees travelled from various countries including: U.S.A, Canada, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia, Japan and the Philippines.
Keynote speakers included from Aotearoa: Sir Tipene O'Regan, Prof Linda Smith, Justice Joe Williams, Prof Emeritus Sir Mason Durie, as well as those from overseas: Mr Patrick Kelly (CAN), Dr Donna De Gennaro (USA), Prof Kyle Powys Whyte (USA).
The Whakauae team split their time to attend two of the three pre-conference workshops focused on Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Early Careers. Amohia presented on Publishing Articles and Book Chapters as part of the Early Careers Workshop. Her presentation discussed tips for how emerging researchers could get published, how to write a good publication, where to publish and she also spoke of her own experiences both positive and negative and the strategies she currently employs to publish regularly.
The conference programme also incorporated two book launches. One book, entitled, Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Toward an agenda, supported the pre-conference workshop and has been edited by Prof Tahu Kukutai and Emeritus Prof John Taylor. The other book that was launched is entitled Diversity in Community: Indigenous scholars writing, and is edited by Dr Mere Kepa and Dr Cheryl Stephens. The Indigenous Data Sovereignty Book can be downloaded for free by following on this link here.
In addition to the conference Whakauae were also invited to present at the University of Auckland Tomaiora Series (School of Population Health, Tāmaki Campus). Amohia presented on Whakauae Research Services and what it means to be an iwi research organisation. The presentation detailed the history of the centre and the on-going relationship with Ngāti Hauiti. Amohia also presented the organisation mission, goals, projects and roles as well as those that form part of the team.
Amohia's presentation can be accessed here.
Supporting emerging and senior researchers is a key activity within Whakauae. Our researcher Kiri Parata presented on her research undertaken within her own iwi in Waikanae. Her presentation entitled: Whāia Te Ahi Kā: Ahi kā and its role in oranga was a community driven research project funded by the Health Research Council of NZ. The research looked at ahi kā and how that fits in contemporary society for her whānau particularly as many are living overseas.
Ms Aria Graham, a PhD student supervised by Amohia, also presented her research on young mother's experiences of wellbeing following birth of the first tamaiti. The research brings to the fore the elements that Māori women signal as vital to their wellbeing.
As collaboration is important to our work, the team also supported our project partners in particular, Wai Research kaimahi Mr Haze White and Ms Deborah Te Whiu. They presented on a research project that looked at whānau associated with Te Whānau o Waipareira. The presentation was entitled: Te Haerenga Roa o urban whānau: Capturing catalysts of hauora, and can be accessed here.
The research captures the stories and experiences of flourishing West Auckland whānau and focuses on the catalysts that enable whānau to move from a state of crisis to stability and ultimately to one of success.
Whakauae are also involved in the project: Remaining in the care equation: Hospital Transfers funded by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga in partnership with University of Waikato and Auckland University. Dr Bridgette Awatere-Masters presented the project outline and milestones. The project looks at whānau who have had an ‘away from home hospital transfer' with the aim of identifying issues and challenges they face when away but want to be involved in the health care equation.
A final highlight from the conference was a presentation by Dr Kahu McClintock and Dr Maureen Holderway on the review of the National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC) guidelines. NEAC are calling for consultation and in particular Maori input. Public consultation will be taking place in the new year but whānau can have their say by emailing neac@moh.govt.nz and also following the link for further information www.neac.health.govt.nz
Conference attendance for the team is a very busy time and members utilise down time to network, meet with potential partners and develop ideas for further research projects. In addition to presenting and supporting a number of people and their presentations we also spent time progressing project work (in particular identifying avenues and components to publish as well as recruitment and methods for data collection). Further information on the conference including programme and abstracts can be found here: www.indigenousresearch2016.ac.nz
Staff from Whakauae recently attended the International Indigenous Research Conference 2016 held at The University of Auckland in association with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga. This was a prime opportunity to hear about the work other Indigenous and Māori researchers are conducting in a range of areas. Conference themes included:
The conference started with a pōwhiri to welcome over 500 registered delegates. International attendees travelled from various countries including: U.S.A, Canada, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia, Japan and the Philippines.
Keynote speakers included from Aotearoa: Sir Tipene O'Regan, Prof Linda Smith, Justice Joe Williams, Prof Emeritus Sir Mason Durie, as well as those from overseas: Mr Patrick Kelly (CAN), Dr Donna De Gennaro (USA), Prof Kyle Powys Whyte (USA).
The Whakauae team split their time to attend two of the three pre-conference workshops focused on Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Early Careers. Amohia presented on Publishing Articles and Book Chapters as part of the Early Careers Workshop. Her presentation discussed tips for how emerging researchers could get published, how to write a good publication, where to publish and she also spoke of her own experiences both positive and negative and the strategies she currently employs to publish regularly.
The conference programme also incorporated two book launches. One book, entitled, Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Toward an agenda, supported the pre-conference workshop and has been edited by Prof Tahu Kukutai and Emeritus Prof John Taylor. The other book that was launched is entitled Diversity in Community: Indigenous scholars writing, and is edited by Dr Mere Kepa and Dr Cheryl Stephens. The Indigenous Data Sovereignty Book can be downloaded for free by following on this link here.
In addition to the conference Whakauae were also invited to present at the University of Auckland Tomaiora Series (School of Population Health, Tāmaki Campus). Amohia presented on Whakauae Research Services and what it means to be an iwi research organisation. The presentation detailed the history of the centre and the on-going relationship with Ngāti Hauiti. Amohia also presented the organisation mission, goals, projects and roles as well as those that form part of the team.
Amohia's presentation can be accessed here.
Supporting emerging and senior researchers is a key activity within Whakauae. Our researcher Kiri Parata presented on her research undertaken within her own iwi in Waikanae. Her presentation entitled: Whāia Te Ahi Kā: Ahi kā and its role in oranga was a community driven research project funded by the Health Research Council of NZ. The research looked at ahi kā and how that fits in contemporary society for her whānau particularly as many are living overseas.
Ms Aria Graham, a PhD student supervised by Amohia, also presented her research on young mother's experiences of wellbeing following birth of the first tamaiti. The research brings to the fore the elements that Māori women signal as vital to their wellbeing.
As collaboration is important to our work, the team also supported our project partners in particular, Wai Research kaimahi Mr Haze White and Ms Deborah Te Whiu. They presented on a research project that looked at whānau associated with Te Whānau o Waipareira. The presentation was entitled: Te Haerenga Roa o urban whānau: Capturing catalysts of hauora, and can be accessed here.
The research captures the stories and experiences of flourishing West Auckland whānau and focuses on the catalysts that enable whānau to move from a state of crisis to stability and ultimately to one of success.
Whakauae are also involved in the project: Remaining in the care equation: Hospital Transfers funded by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga in partnership with University of Waikato and Auckland University. Dr Bridgette Awatere-Masters presented the project outline and milestones. The project looks at whānau who have had an ‘away from home hospital transfer' with the aim of identifying issues and challenges they face when away but want to be involved in the health care equation.
A final highlight from the conference was a presentation by Dr Kahu McClintock and Dr Maureen Holderway on the review of the National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC) guidelines. NEAC are calling for consultation and in particular Maori input. Public consultation will be taking place in the new year but whānau can have their say by emailing neac@moh.govt.nz and also following the link for further information www.neac.health.govt.nz
Conference attendance for the team is a very busy time and members utilise down time to network, meet with potential partners and develop ideas for further research projects. In addition to presenting and supporting a number of people and their presentations we also spent time progressing project work (in particular identifying avenues and components to publish as well as recruitment and methods for data collection). Further information on the conference including programme and abstracts can be found here: www.indigenousresearch2016.ac.nz
