Tuia Te Ako 2010

Nau mai, haere mai ki tā tātau hui, Tuia Te Ako.

Tuia Te Ako brings together the Māori tertiary education whānau from all parts of the sector to share in discussion and debate of a range of issues that impact on the success of Māori tertiary learners.

Guest Speakers

• Hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary Education - Opening session, Day 1
• Te Ururoa Flavell, Māori Party Member of Parliament for Waiariki - Opening session, Day 2

Tuia Te Ako 2010  keynotes

• Sir Mason Durie (Ngāti Rangitāne)
• Professor Linda Smith (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Porou)
• Hana O'Regan (Kāi Tahu)
• Emeritus Professor Whatarangi Winiata (Ngāti Raukawa).

This inaugural Hui will focus on four key themes in Māori tertiary education from the perspectives of some our finest Māori tertiary leaders and teachers -

Rangatiratanga/Leadership in the Tertiary Sector What is leadership in the Māori tertiary sector and how do we build capability? The keynote speaker for this presentation will be Emeritus Professor Whatarangi Winiata. Short Bio
Ahu Whakamuatanga/Māori/Iwi Advancement Hana O’Regan’s address will start the discussion on the following. What is the alignment between tertiary education and Māori advancement aspirations? How important is this alignment? How can Māori in tertiary education work with whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori groups to assist them to realise their aspirations? Short Bio
Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro/Discussion of Māori Tertiary Education Issues – How important is it to contribute to the discussion of issues in Māori tertiary education? How does discussion contribute to advancing academic thinking about achieving the best outcomes for Māori in the tertiary education and how do we sustain it? Professor Linda Smith’s presentation will introduce this theme. Short Bio
Whakawhanaungatanga – Building Community in Māori Tertiary Education Professor Sir Mason Durie’s presentation will lead the discussion on “Can Māori educators in a diverse and competitive tertiary sector work together for the betterment of all?”. Short Bio

Tuia Te Ako will provide wānanga (forums) to discuss key issues, research findings, exciting new initiatives and the latest developments from across the tertiary sector.

The Hui workshops and presentations are designed to showcase the innovative responses from Māori in tertiary education to the challenges we face and to give delegates the opportunity to debate issues and exchange ideas.

Panel Members

We warmly welcome our 12 experienced and respected panel members.  Three are allocated to speak on a panel session relating to one of the key themes.

Rangatiratanga - leadership

• Sam Lundon, Papaarangi Reid, Selwyn Katene

Whakawhanaungatanga – Building Community in the tertiary sector for Māori

• Kyla Russell, Vivien Sutherland Brigwater, Shane Edwards

Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro – Discussion of Māori Tertiary Education issues

• Mereana Selby, Keith Ikin, Rāwiri Taonui

Ahu Whakamuatanga – Māori Advancement

• Margaret Mutu, Trevor Moeke, Kathie Irwin

Workshop Facilitators

We also welcome Te Kowhai Ohia, Matiu Ratima, Pene Delaney and Jacqueline Poutu.  They will run the workshops scheduled to follow each panel session.  These workshops are designed to draw out the discussion and debate with all hui delegates, giving everyone a chance to have their voice heard, and capture their valuable feedback. 

Hui Blogs

Ngahiwi Apanui's blog posts on the themes of the Hui -

• Ahu whakamuatanga/Māori advancement
• Whakawhanaungatanga in the Māori tertiary Sector
• Rangatiratanga - Leadership for Māori in the Tertiary Sector

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Sponsors

We would like to acknowledge and thank Te Puni Kokiri, Tertiary Education Commission, the Ministry of Education, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Manu Ao Academy, for their sponsorship and support of the hui:

Nau mai, haere mai tātau katoa.