The overarching goal is to build a strong indigenous research platform at Otago.  The research direction is indigenous science and includes: science derived from Māori ways of knowing as an example of indigenous science; interface research; and science that embodies a decolonising research ethic.  The mission of the theme is to advance Māori economic and cultural aspirations, to show a way forward for indigenous collaborations on an international stage, and to engage a diverse campus community with mātauranga Māori.  

Join us for the Te Koronga: Indigenous Science Research Theme pūkōrero seminar series. Dr Ihirangi Heke

Dr Ihirangi Heke, of Waikato-Tainui descent, was raised in the South Island mountain adventure environment of Queenstown, before it was popularly known as such. Over the past 10 years he has been active in helping Māori and other indigenous groups abroad, build their own health and wellness activities based on their traditional environmental knowledge.

Please RSVP by Monday 8 March for catering purposes.  Thank you for supporting the Te Koronga: Indigenous Science Research Theme.