Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini

Our strength is not as individuals, but as a collective

Overview

As Tangata whenua and Tangata Tiriti, how do we intentionally grow our relationship as intended in Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

The Te Tiriti Incubator aims to facilitate a learning journey in which Tangata Whenua (Māori) and Tangata Tiriti (non-Māori of any background) come together to develop a deeper understanding of building and sustaining mutually respectful and beneficial Tiriti-based relationships. By engaging both groups, the programme creates an opportunity for exploring our own identities and deeply held beliefs, engaging in brave and meaningful dialogue, and activating system change that respects and honours the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will facilitate a safe and brave space for these conversations to be constructive and empowering for all using tikanga frameworks.

Participants

• Experienced and emerging leaders in communities, local and central government, business, education, social services, not-for-profits, etc.
• A total of 32 leaders of which 50% Tangata Whenua and 50% Tangata Tiriti

Kōrero topics

Throughout the programme, Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti will meet at times as separate caucus groups and at other times with both groups together.  The separate cohorts of Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti aim to strengthen our understanding of who we are and what we bring, then coming together to grow our Tiriti-based relationships that support mana ōrite, tino rangatiratanga and honourable kawanatanga. Topics that will be discussed will explore deeply held beliefs and assumptions that inform behaviours and decisions. Together, we will consider the power dynamics that create barriers within systems and, through this, develop tools and skills to create policies and practices that will support us in actively moving towards a Te Tiriti-based future.

Possible topics for Tangata Whenua caucus

• Discuss and examine the complexities faced by Tangata Whenua
• Nō hea, ko wai, building on our identity and embracing the uniqueness of being Māori/Iwi/Hapū/Wāhine/Tāne/etc, 
• Utilising tikanga practices to support the Tiriti relationships
• Exploring growth strategies to reindigenise and decolonize our own thought processes 
• Addressing cultural taxation and cultural fatigue.
• Acknowledging the effects of cultural trauma individually and collectively
• Explore matauranga Māori to contribute towards our learning and growth. 
• Reaffirming Rangatiratanga in our spaces and places 
• How we navigate our relationships with Tangata Tiriti.

Possible topics for Tangata Tiriti caucus

• Learning and filling in the many gaps in our understanding of Aotearoa and our identity as a settler population
• Connecting with our individual and collective whakapapa
• Understanding constructs of racism and white supremacy as they are present in us and our daily lives and developing practices to challenge and dismantle this when we see it. 
• Unpacking our values and unlearning and relearning how we show up open to new approaches and ways of seeing
• Building confidence in our practice of being in relationship with Tangata Whenua
• Exploring how we can move towards the aspirational idea of being Tangata Tiriti and actively lead towards a Tiriti-based future

Logistics

• Te Tiriti Incubator structure and dates
• This is a 10-month journey consisting of a series of six wānanga held at various marae and whare, including Ōnuku marae, Tuāhiwi marae, and Te Iho o te Ora.
• Two of the wānanga are noho (overnight gatherings), allowing for deeper connection and learning.
• Two of the 1 day wānanga are facilitated by Tuahiwi Education – Level 1 Workshop “Getting to know us” and Level 2 Workshop “Kemps Deed and the Settlement”
• Action Learning Groups (comprising groups of eight people each meeting five times)
• Clifton Strengths coaching for each leader to explore personal strengths and collective growth.
• Total of 11 days face-to-face contact (2 x 2 day noho wānanga, 4 x 1 day wānanga, 5 x ½ day Action learning groups)

Cost

We have developed the following pricing structure;

• Business and government rate#1 (i.e. your organisation will pay for it)                $7,000 for the year
• NGO Community organisation rate#2 (i.e. your organisation will pay for it)         $4,000 for the year
• Individual rate (ie you will pay for it yourself)                                                            $3,000 for the year
• Second person from your organisation                                                                      20% discount on above rates
• + some scholarships available, please inquire if you are interested

Note:  Scholarships be considered at selection time.

Application process

Applications are open from April 1st and close on April 28th. The selection panel will meet on April 30th, after which we will be back in touch with you with the outcome by May 2nd. Any queries please email Te Ao Marama on jodiapiata@gmail.com or Danette Abraham dabraham.tiatia@gmail.com or Gwyn John gwynjohn2014@gmail.com or Chris on chris@leadershiplab.co.nz

If you are interested in applying to be part of the Te Tiriti Incubator please fill out this Application form before April 28th. Places limited to 32 people