ABOUT
The aims of this conference are to:
- host an international celebration of Indigenous lead research
- foster an international gathering of Indigenous researchers in all disciplines to share research, inspire new research connections and promote research excellence
- profile the innovation in multi-disciplinary Indigenous knowledges and in developing Indigenous research methodologies, theories, and practices
- grow Indigenous lead research within Aotearoa New Zealand and its links with the rest of the world
- enable a conference that engages with a broad range of critical issues for Indigenous communities leading to clear outcomes for action and solution
- provide a high impact with high value research sharing experience with multiple opportunities for engagement and learning
- extend the reputation of NPM as a nationally and internationally recognised and sought after centre for its expertise and innovation in transformative Māori focused multidisciplinary research
Leading the organisation of this conference are committee members:
Dr Jamie Ataria - Abstract Committee Co-Chair (Ecotoxicologist at Lincoln University; and, Māori business development manager at the Cawthron Institute)
Dr Maria Bargh - Political Panel Co-Lead (Head of Te Kawa a Māui School of Māori Studies, Victoria University of Wellington)
Marie-Chanel Berghan - Conference Manager (Business and Publications Manager, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga secretariat)
Mike Hennessy - Communications and Media Lead (Media and Communications Advisor, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga secretariat)
Dr Te Taka Keegan (senior lecturer in Computer Science, University of Waikato)
Colleen Leauanae - Conference Dinner Co-Lead (Manager: Projects and Strategic Initiatives, Auckland University of Technology)
Melanie Mark-Shadbolt - Political Panel Co-Lead (Māori Research and Development Coordinator, Bio-Protection Research Centre)
Dr Morehu McDonald - Abstract Committee Member (Te Ihu Takiwā Rangahau Research Advisor, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa)
Te Kororia Netana-Rakete - Abstract Committee Coordinator (Publications Coordinator, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga secretariat)
Professor Linda Waimarie Nikora - Conference Co-Chair (Co-Director of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga and Professor of Indigenous Studies at Te Wānanga o Waipapa, University of Auckland)
Dr Karyn Paringatai - 3MT® Three Minute Thesis Competition Lead (senior lecturer in Te Tumu School of Māori, Pacific & Indigenous Studies, University of Otago)
Professor Jacinta Ruru - Conference - Co-Chair (Co-Director of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga and Professor of Law, University of Otago)
Paora Sharples - Conference Tikanga Lead (Kaihautu Tikanga, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga secretariat)
Dr Valance Smith - Abstract Committee Member, Ka Haka and Conference Dinner Co-Lead (lecturer in Te Ara Poutama Faculty of Māori & Indigenous Development, Auckland University of Technology)
Dr Emma Wyeth - Abstract Committee Chair (senior lecturer in Department of Preventive and Social Medicine and Director of the Ngāi Tahu Māori Health Research Unit, University of Otago)