Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

An interactive in-person workshop about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and New Zealand history.
Facilitators: Kathryn McKenzie & Tui Armstrong
Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea provided

Topics covered:
– Context – the factors which led to the signing
– The Declaration of Independence
– Comparing and contrasting the Treaty Texts
– Which text, and why
– Processes and effects of colonisation
– The claims settlement process
– Biculturalism and Multiculturalism
– Personal and institutional issues in the workplace
– Unconscious bias
– Setting goals towards bicultural competence

Our workshops are run by experienced Pākehā facilitators who:
– Involve people in activity-based learning techniques.
– Work with participants to create a safe environment to enable full and free discussion on the issues raised in the workshop.
– Provide independent resource material and a guide to further study.