Date: Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Time: 08:45 am - 3:00 pm

Venue: Located in Nelson - address provided on registration

Register here!

What is Bridging Cultures?

Bridging Cultures is Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono’s (IACT) latest project focused on enabling social cohesion and bridging the gap between Pacific, ethnic and Māori communities. We are partnering with Marae all over Aotearoa to hold day-long sessions that allow for storytelling, connection, and learning between communities.

With a focus on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Aotearoa’s multicultural future, the day begins with a powhiri and history from the local iwi. From here, the rōpū moves on to connection workshops in small groups and a presentation from IACT - all in between kai breaks, of course!

While the main idea is to strengthen community connections, there is also space for strategic development on local issues that affect multiple community groups. The idea is not just to facilitate a one-day meet and greet but lay the groundwork for long-lasting connections.

Why?

The research we conducted in our 2020 - 2022 Belonging and Inclusion conversations highlighted the difficulty in forming connections across different communities, particularly with tangata whenua. Our country is deeply influenced by its colonial history, and there are not enough resources and spaces for tauiwi to connect with tangata whenua and Te Ao Māori culture.

On the Marae?

Bridging Cultures takes place on Marae, and applied Te ao Māori values and principles. This allows for a kaupapa Māori approach where principles of manaaki (hospitality), kaitiaki (guardianship/care) and whanaungatanga (relationships) will guide the pūrākau (narratives) and the mana (integrity/respect) of all participating. The opportunity for communities to build relationships under the intentions of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a marae setting will benefit all and allow for local hapu/iwi to connect with communities within the rohe (region).

If you would like to attend the event, then please register at the Eventbrite page below:

Register here!

If you are interested in finding out more or have any questions, then please get in touch.

Ngā mihi nui

The IACT Team

Talie Schmidt-Geen
Event Manager | Facilitator
Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono

021 972 294
kiaora@inclusiveaotearoa.nz
https://inclusiveaotearoa.nz/