How does the language we speak shape us? Define us? Empower us? Limit us? What kinds of privilege and domination does it possess? Does our own language suppress or marginalise other languages, other voices? The two 2021 University of Canterbury (UC) Ursula .
Press Release – University of Canterbury From European studies and Russian language to a Whakapapa Studentship at Te Rnanga o Ngi Tahu, Ereni Ptere has had an interesting journey of discovery at the University of Canterbury (UC), leading to her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) with …
From European studies and Russian language to a Whakapapa Studentship at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Ereni Pūtere has had an interesting journey of discovery at the University of Canterbury (UC), leading to her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) with First Class Honours in History today (Friday 16 April).
08 March 2021
NgÄi Tahu and the University of Canterbury have today committed to establishing a centre for indigenous social innovation led by Tokona Te Raki MÄori Futures Collective.
UCâs Head of Aotahi School of MÄori and Indigenous Studies Sacha McMeeking is Tokona te Raki Co-director.
Tokona Te Raki Executive Director, Dr Eruera Tarena
Arihia Bennett, CEO of Te RÅ«nanga o NgÄi Tahu says the âThe MÄori Futures Academy is a key strategic initiative that will give meaningful effect to the existing partnership agreement between NgÄi TÅ«Ähuriri, Te RÅ«nanga o NgÄi Tahu and the University of Canterbury.â
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Returning to kura kaupapa can empower young Māori into higher-skilled and higher-paid careers. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu chief executive Arihia Bennett said the overarching desire for equity in education, employment, and income for all Māori by 2040 was behind the bold initiative. She hoped that by the 200-year anniversary of Te Tīrītī o Waitangi, they could celebrate “turning the tide on intergenerational patterns of disadvantage to create a platform of equity that can launch Māori into new and prosperous futures”. “Our vision is that the academy will provide an opportunity to grow whānau and hapū capability so that whānau are empowered to lead change and build solutions that work for them.”
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