Digital Resource Library Search

These resources, from the Treaty and anti-racism movements, relate to events and actions from the 1960s to the present day. They come from a number of collections being held by TRC that are presently being digitised.

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Title Primary author Content description Table of contents
Development of Treaty models Scott, Bob Development work on the Treaty relationship models.

1. Aotearoa — the Māori is tangata whenua 2. The manuhiri — the people who came to Aotearoa 3. The situation since the 1850s

Devolution - The Shadow and the Substance Kia Mohio Kia Marama Trust This articles explores the politics of Government policy on devolution and Maori Affairs. It includes a useful table that juxtaposes Government policy and 'principals' against a tino rangatiratanga understanding.

Te Tirohanga Rangapu The Green Paper, Government Motives, The Treaty is Rewritten, Maori Affairs Axed, Rangatiratanga o Te Iwi Maori?, What the Governement Say, What We Say,
Devolution and Iwi Runanga Bill - economic framework, historical perpsective Kelsey, Jane Hand written notes outlining an historical economic framework of colonisation and tino rangatiratanga in relation to policy from 1840 to 1990.
Discovering Aotearoa, Pacific Canoe Hall, Maori Galleries: Information for Teachers and Parents. Auckland Museum School Service Educational background paper on Polynesian sea voyaging in the Pacific leading up to the discovery of New Zealand between AD. 800-1000. Worksheets designed to compliment viewing the Pacific Canoe Hall and Maori Galleries at the Auckland Museum.

Polynesian Ancestors, The Discovery of New Zealand, Learning Outcomes, Gallery Plan and Itemised Displays, [learner activity sheet]
Don't Vote - it only encourages them! Te Runanga Whakawhanaunga i Nga Hahi (Maori Council of Churches) A large bumper sticker with slogan.
Donna Awatere on Maori Sovereignty Donna Awatere Donna Awatere outlines what Maori sovereignty means to her and illustrates the duplicitous nature of New Zealand monoculturalism, and the violence of British/white imperialism. She concludes that there is "no sitting on the fence. For Maori without sovereignty we are dead as a nation. It is not sovereignty or no sovereignty. It is sovereignty or nothing we have no choice".

The History, Facism, Assimiation means seperate development, White hatred, Eduction, Justice, Integration,
Double Take - Training Programme for Biculturalism [resource kit] Double Take A resource kit for facilitators to help non Maori New Zealanders to negotiate a bicultural future. It aims to help people examine their institutions and work methods. Double Take is structured to give an overall picture as well as being a detailed teaching aid.

Notes for Trainers using Double Take,The Text of the Treaty of Waitangi,Programme on Racism - common questions and responses, NCC Programme on Racism - Newsletter,Intentions and Outcomes, Statistics, Bibliography.
Draft Guidelines for the Cultural Safety Component in Nursing and Midwifery Education Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa - Nursing Council of New Zealand A draft document of guidelines for Cultural Safety components in nursing and midwifery. See content headings for detail.

Cultural Safety Education, Cultural Safety Principles, Cultural Safety Catorgories, Cultural Safety Process and Outcomes, Cultural Safety Teaching, Cultural Safety Course Outcomes, Content of Cultural Safety Courses, Teaching and Learning Process, Assessment of Student Learning, The State Examination, Evaluation, Management of Cultural Safety Education, The Education Setting, Marae Visits, Characteristics required of Cultural Safety Teachers, Cultural Safety Teachers Minimum Qualifications and Experience, Cultural Safety Course for all Nursing and Midwifery Teachers, Cultural Safety Audit, Contributors, Glossary, Resource List.
Draft Paper: Peace Council of Aotearoa NZ, Hon Geoffrey Palmer - Democrat or Quisling? Peace Council of Aotearoa This draft paper explores constitutional issues related to the Treaty and Geoffrey Palmer's Constitutional Act 1986.

1.0 A Case for a Written Constitution, 2.0 Geoffrey Palmer, 3.0 Haydens Case, 4.0 Maori Sovereignty
Education and Racism: some recent contributions Gabriel, John This essay is a review of publications - the titles of which are listed in contents.

Language in a Black Community, Education for All, Racism Education and the State, Education and Vocational Experiences of 15-18 year old Young People of Minority Ethnic Groups
Education and Te Tiriti o Waitangi - A course application and outline Herzog, Christine Several different documents collectively related to gaining course approval for a short course titled 'Education and Te Tiriti o Waitangi' to be run through Te Tari Matauranga Maori (MIT). Documents include course description, planning and assessment criteria.

Course Cover Sheet, Application for Course Approval, Short Programme Approval Checklist Summary,Course Descriptor (2 copies)
Effective practice policies for Pākehā Tiriti o Waitangi workers Way, Karena and Yukich, Diana Document drafted in May 1996 to guide Pākehā Treaty workers in safe education and training practice.

Consultation with tangata whenua; Monitoring; Supervisors of Pākehā Tiriti workers; For people being supervised; Checklist for effective Measurement of performance of Pākehā Tiriti workers; Treaty workers who are responsible for facilitating/organising education/training programmes; Supervisors, facilitators, tutors who are external to the organisation; Practice policy for Pākehā Tiriti o Waitangi workers
Election Boycott: Maori Council of Churches Auckland Catholic Diocese Justice Peace and Development Commission Press release in support of Te Runanga Whakawhanaunga i Nga Hahi (Maori Council of Churches) encouraging Maori withdrawal from voting and signing the Tino Rangatiratanga Register. Criticism is pointed at Pakeha politicians and a lack of commitment to the Treaty relationship.
electoral Reform Bill Kia Mohio Kia Marama Trust A question and answer paper critically exploring the implications for Maori of the Electoral Act as it describes the MMP system.

Part Two Electoral Act (1993), What happens to the Moari Seats, Voting Papers, What does that mean? What does MMP mean for Maori?
Electoral Reform Coalition Electoral Reform Coalition Newsletter articles include arguments for proportional representation as well as further reading and Electoral Reform Coalition organisational notices.

No Alternative to MMP, AGM, Time for Action, Maori Voters, Party List Votes, Booklists, Anderton Puzzle, Registration
electoral Reform Referendum Part 2 Kia Mohio Kia Marama Trust Question and answer sheet that explores the options being presented at the September Referendum on electoral reform.

MMP - Mixed Member Proportional System, PV - Preferential Voting System, SM - Supplementary Member System, STV - Single Transferable Vote
Embarking Together - Libraries in the Life of the Nation Durie, Chief Judge Eddie TJ

Speech notes consider the way by which libraries reflect the persona or soul of a community or country. The paper discusses partnership, evokes international historical experiences of records and titles, and looks at current work in Aotearoa for establishing meaningful access to records and data bases for Maori.
End the Waitangi Farce - Drop the Charges! Waitangi Action Committee A call to action in support of those arrested for protesting at Waitangi in 1980. Outlines the argument that the Treaty is a fraud and the state has no right to impose its systems on Maori.
English Schools and Maori Students Gadd, B This paper explores how the structure and assumptions that set within the framework of teaching English Language alienates and creates a disfranchisement across culture and class.
Entry Points Into Constitutional Reform unknown A diagram illustrating the issues that lend argument to Constitutional Reform.

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