Indicators of Tribal Identity in Aotearoa/New Zealand by Wharehuia Milroy

Kia ora, this article was an awesome read. For those who know Uncle Wharehuia, you will find his narrative of his whakapapa, iwi and Tuhoetanga as providing meaning and insight into a Tuhoe worldview. I appreciated the reminder of one's upbringing in a rural community, the observances and nuances of one's culture , the love of land and language, and the strength of family/whanau on one's character. Tino rawe tenei korero. Na Taima

Indicators of Tribal Identity in Aotearoa/New Zealand by Wharehuia Milroy

Abstract

This article offers a penetrating analysis of issues surrounding tribal identity. Themes of language, leadership, guardianship, tradition, whanau, whakapapa, and a sense of those things that combine to give, in this case, Tuhoe, its identity, are considered.

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Indigenous Social Work Conference, Aotearoa, NZ, 2011

International Indigenous Social Workers Wananga 2011

Wananga Title: Indigenous Voices in Social Work: Mana Motuhake - Unique Identities
Date: 1st - 4th February, 2011
Venue: Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Nau mai, haere mai ki Aotearoa. Welcome. We invite Indigenous helping professionals from around the world who work with indigenous peoples and communities to join us at Waitangi, Bay of Islands, Aotearoa/New Zealand. This Wananga will be an opportunity to share new knowledge and skills and to consider the clear messages that we have about our unique ways of looking at the wellbeing of our indigenous peoples.

Visit site at: http://www.ivsw.co.nz/

Wananga - A Maori (indigenous people of Aotearoa) world view would not use the word conference, but rather the word Wananga. Wananga is a time or a place when people come together to talk and to debate about the important issues of the day or of a group of people. Wananga provides an opportunity to use an indigenous framework in which to learn to teach and to research; to absorb knowledge, and to experience different ways of learning. Therefore we invite you to Wananga with us.

Kaupapamaori.com - Kaupapa Maori Website

Kia ora,

I was led to this site by Leonie Pihama. The Kaupapa Maori website is a site dedicated to a discussion of issues related to Kaupapa Māori - http://www.kaupapamaori.com/action/14/

This website has been established to assist in the development of whānau, hapū and iwi. This site has three parts: Kaupapa Maori theory; Research and Action. I found this website informative particularly for those wanting to learn indepth knowledge and practices about research with and by Maori. For non-Maori, this site gives you information about the desires and protocols for working with Maori. For students, this is a great place to learn about Maori theories and knowledges. Lastly, for those interested in doing further reading, there is a good list of articles and references. This is a great source for learners, kia kaha, kia maia, kia manwanui. Tena koe Leonie mo wou koutou kaimahi, tino pai tenei rauemi Maori. na Taima

Book: Healing the Soul Wound: Counseling With American Indians And Other Native Peoples by E. Duran

Kia ora, this sounds like a great book for the counselling, social work and psychology field. Taima

Review
"Healing the Soul Wound is the most innovative and thought-provoking scholarship that I've read in a long time.... Taken seriously and applied, it represents a paradigm shift that will transform theory and practice." - From the Foreword by Allen E. Ivey, Distinguished University Professor (Emeritus)"


Product Description
Eduardo Duran—a psychologist working in Indian country—draws on his own clinical experience to provide guidance to counselors working with Native Peoples. Translating theory into actual day-to-day practice, Duran presents case materials that illustrate effective intervention strategies for prevalent problems, including substance abuse, intergenerational trauma, and internalized oppression. Offering a culture-specific approach that has profound implications for all counseling and therapy, this groundbreaking volume:

* Provides invaluable concepts and strategies that can be applied directly to practice.
* Outlines very different ways of serving American Indian clients, translating Western metaphor into Indigenous ideas that make sense to Native People.
* Presents a model in which patients have a relationship with the problems they are having, whether these are physical, mental, or spiritual.
* Includes a section in each chapter to help non-American Indian counselors generalize the concepts presented to use in their own practice in culturally sensitive ways.

More info: http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Soul-Wound-Multicultural-Foundations/dp/0807746894%3FSubscriptionId%3D19BAZMZQFZJ6G2QYGCG2%26tag%3Dsquidooa29587-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0807746894