Mahi a Atua - Treatment for Racism?

In our April webinar, Dr Diana Kopua gives us an insight into her work developing Mahi a Atua, a Māori approach to wellbeing drawing on the stories, narratives and healing practices of te ao Māori.  Join Dr Kopua to learn about the importance of language and narratives in how we understand our world and improve our being, our whānau and our communities.

11am NZ time, Mon 20th April 2020.  Book here.

The Indigenous Criminologist: Addressing inequities of the NZ justice system

There's still time to join our March webinar to hear Dr Juan Tauri – a.k.a The Indigenous Criminologist – present on the challenges and opportunities for improving Māori justice outcomes, following the recent social sector reforms. These have the potential to make significant changes to allow for a more just system and society in Aotearoa.

11am NZ time, Thurs 12th March 2020.  Book here.

Tiriti-based futures + Anti-racism 2020 

There is still time to register for the Tiriti-based futures and Anti-racism event 21st - 30th March 2020

Webinar topics include institutional racism, anti-racism and Tiriti stories, decolonisation, building Tiriti-based futures and transforming our constitution. Register here

ComVoices State of the Sector Survey 2020

ComVoices is a network of national community and voluntary sector organisations, aiming to give these organisations a more powerful voice at Government level and in the community.

Please take the time to complete the biennial ComVoices State of the Sector survey which measures the well-being of community organisations.  This information can then be woven by CommsVoices into conversations with politicians and other decision-makers.  Survey open until 31 March.

ANZEA 2020 - Evaluation Innovation in Aotearoa:  Enabling a safer climate and social equity for wellbeing

The ANZEA Conference aims to serve as a catalyst for innovative thinking and dialogue on the role of evaluation and on the transformative impact we can make.  This year’s Conference has a dual focus on wellbeing – social equity and a safer climate – that is interwoven with four strands: innovation; indigenous ways of knowing; leadership; and methodology. 

Proposals and contributions invited by 20th March.

13-15 July 2020, Rotorua More details here

Watch the Recording: Co-Design for Well-Being

In our first webinar for 2020, Angie Tangaere and Dr Penny Hagen describe their work with The Southern Initiative, where they empower whānau to be active participants in their well-being by leading the design process to develop systems and services that support their tamariki to have the best start in life.

Watch the recording here

Domestic Violence against Ethnic Women: Literature Review

Shakti in several South Asian languages means “strength” and “power” and is a particularly feminine energy and symbol. Shakti Community Council was established to combat the problem of domestic violence against ethnic women in Aotearoa, particularly Asian, Middle Eastern and African women by providing culturally appropriate services.  This literature review investigates violence against ethnic women especially in NZ and explores the possible responses to such violence.

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