Cook's 'discovery' of New Zealand was one of many examples of Europeans 'discovering' land long occupied by indigenous peoples. Where did this concept come from?
On 29 July 2017 a group of Tauiwi Treaty workers from across the country met to develop strategies for helping Tauiwi engage with the report, Matike Mai Aotearoa. Tauiwi engage with Matike Mai Aotearoa is the Record of the proposals put forward by participants at the 29 July Workshop Development Day.
This free comprehensive resource has been written by a team led by Heather Came (PhD), a specialist in the field of applying te Tiriti o Waitangi to practice. The resource builds on the legacy of Dr Irihapeti Ramsden and cultural safety in nursing.
Dr Moana Jackson, said in his forward to the e-book that this e-book:
"Tamsin Hanly is on a mission to get schools to teach critical history and not what she describes as the ‘standard story’ more focussed around Cook's discovery." *(Radio NZ interview; RNZ link). Further information about the resources is on the Critical Programme Resource website.
TRC (Treaty Resource Centre) is a project which is currently hosted by Te Tai-awa o te Ora. Please don't get confused if you book a course through this website and receive a reply email from either @taiawa.org.nz or [email protected]
These are scheduled when an organisation agrees to host one. If you are wanting to attend a Treaty application course as an individual please check with us when courses are available.
NOTE: You must have attended a basic Treaty Course within the last 12 months.