Tuia Te Ako 2022
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Tuia Te Ako is Ako Aotearoa's national Māori Education hui. In 2022, the conference was held online, and was centred around the 50th anniversary celebration of the Te Reo Māori Petition.
Tuia Te Reo me Ngā Tikanga ki te Mātauranga | Weaving the Language and Culture into Education
Ko te tau 2022 te tau e whakanuia ai e tātou te huritau 50 o Te Petihana Reo Māori, ā, ara noa atu anō hoki ngā kaupapa nui o te ao Māori, `a, ko ia anō nei hoki tetahi huritau nui nōna.
Ko tā Tuia Te Ako 2022 he hono i te Mātauranga Matua me te reo Māori, arā, kia whai akoranga ai tātou mai i ngā tau 50 kua hipa nei; kia whakaaturia ake ngā mahi papai o tēnei wā; ā, kia hanga mahere hoki mō ngā rā e tū mai nei; nāwai rā, kia matomato anō ai te tipu o te reo Māori i ngā whakahaere o Aotearoa.
2022 is the year in which we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Te Reo Māori Petition, as several other major institutions of the Māori world also celebrate other significant anniversaries this year.
Tuia Te Ako 2022 will connect tertiary education and te reo Māori to learn from the past 50 years; to share current good practices; and to plan for a future where te reo Māori is flourishing as a normal part of life in Aotearoa.
Key Points to Note:
Nau mai, haere mai!
Watch the Livestream for Day 1 - "He Hākari Reo" here.
The programme
Day 1: ‘He Hākari Reo’ (A Celebration of Māori Language)
To honour the language, all sessions on Day One were delivered in te reo Māori, with simultaneous English subtitles provided.
The day included presentations from Māori leaders, advocates and educators from Ngā Tamatoa, Te Reo Māori Society, Ngā Kaiwhakapūmau i te Reo Māori, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, Te Mātāwai, Te Kōhanga Reo, Te Kura Kaupapa, Te Ātaarangi, Ngā Kura Reo ā-Iwi, Ngā Wānanga Māori, Te Wānanga Takiura o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, Te Matatini, Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori, and Whakaata Māori.
Day 2: 'He Hākari Tikanga' (A Celebration of Māori Values).
Highlights included the opening by TEC's Paora Ammunson, followed by presentations from Ngā Tamatoa and Te Reo Māori Society, Te Mana Akonga; and about te reo gamification, and Ako Aotearoa tertiary co-funded project; with other sessions from Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (Māori Centre for Research Excellence); Te Pūkenga and its Te Tiriti o Waitangi strategy; and the six Ohu Mahi (Workforce Development Councils).
Our thanks to Radio Kahungunu for their generous sponsorship.
History of Tuia Te Ako
In August 2010, the inaugural Māori tertiary education hui, Tuia Te Ako, was held at Pipitea marae, Wellington. It was agreed that there was a need for such a gathering for Māori educators to come together to reflect on, and share, aspects of tertiary teaching and learning and that the event would be an ideal forum to discuss and share existing models of good teaching practice with a focus on assisting whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori communities to achieve their aspirations.
Handbook from Tuia Te Ako 2022, Ako Aotearoa's national Māori education hui.
- 7 September 2022
List of speakers for Tuia Te Ako 2022, Ako Aotearoa's national Māori Education Hui.
- 25 August 2022
A welcome and opening ceremony for Tuia Te Ako 2022, facilitated by Dr. Joe Te Rito, Dr. Mei Winitana, Helen Lomax (Director), and Hīria Tūmoana from EIT.
- 28 November 2023
Kelvin Davis highlighted the influential role of a te reo Māori tutor in his upbringing. He is committed to advancing te reo Māori education, emphasizing the need for more schools, proficient teachers, resources, and funding to support this cause.
- 28 November 2023
Mārama Davidson expresses gratitude to everyone for their commitment to preserving the Māori language and reflects on personal experiences, urging a focus on revitalising the language while leaving behind past pain.
- 28 November 2023
Teānau Tuiono emphasises the vital role of preserving the Māori language and stresses the importance of actively supporting its development. He highlights the value of community initiatives, advocates for fair educational funding, and urges participation in Māori Language Week to promote language learning within families and communities.
- 28 November 2023
This video captures discussions about the historical significance of Ngā Tama Toa, including their advocacy for the te reo Māori through a petition, reflections on past challenges, and efforts to promote and teach the language, culminating in gratitude towards those involved for their enduring impact.
- 28 November 2023
The video reflects on a gathering at Te Puia Marae that prioritises Māori well-being above social activities. It discusses challenges faced during petition signing.
- 28 November 2023
Dr Rangi Nicholson reflects on his te reo Māori journey, starting with limited knowledge, and describes his involvement in language revitalisation, promoting a petition, and teaching the language across various institutions, including the church.
- 28 November 2023
Dr Cathy Dewes reflects on her journey where she learned te reo Māori. She describes her involvement in promoting the language, supporting the petition, and contributing to various educational initiatives, culminating in the establishment of Māori schools.
- 28 November 2023
Piripi Walker of the Raukawa tribe reflects on his efforts in te reo Māori revitalisation through Ngā Kaiwhakapūmau. He emphasises key initiatives such as the establishment of a te reo Māori radio station, engagement with the Waitangi Tribunal, and continuous advocacy for te reo Māori rights.
- 28 November 2023
Dr. Pōia Rewi discussed Te Mātāwai's role in revitalising the te reo Māori. He outlines the organisation's structure, emphasising regional representation, collaborative strategies with iwi (tribes), and the ultimate goal of reinstating language within households for inter-generational transmission and community well-being.
- 28 November 2023
Dr. Arapera passionately shares her personal journey within the Te Kōhanga Reo movement, emphasising the transformative impact of the immersion approach on language acquisition, the significance of preserving cultural customs, and the vital role of Te Kōhanga Reo in nurturing intergenerational language transmission and cultural heritage among Māori families.
- 28 November 2023
Rawiri Wright shares personal experiences and recent events, highlighting the importance of language and cultural identity within the Māori community. He discussed the establishment and significance of Kura Kaupapa Māori, its role in nurturing generations rooted in language, customs, and identity.
- 28 November 2023
Ne’Kol J Hura reflects on the kura kaupapa movement, specifically highlighting the establishment and growth of Hoani Waititi School. Emphasising the school's inception from the dream of Auckland kōhanga reo elders, she notes its evolution from resource limitations to its present growth and success.
- 28 November 2023
Ahorangi Timoti Kāretu discussed the inception and evolution of the Kura Reo, emphasizing its focus on language proficiency through immersion, highlighting the impact of these schools and their role in supporting teachers' language expertise.
- 28 November 2023
Rāhera Shortland discussed Te Ataarangi's language revival approach and acknowledged the community's dedication to language preservation and committed to carrying forward the legacy of influential figures like Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi and Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira.
- 28 November 2023
Tāwhirimatea Williams discussed Takiura, an educational institution, focusing on its proverbs and symbols. He highlighted its origins, mission to educate for Kura Kaupapa Māori, and the intensive language programs, concluding with an overview of the students' achievements.
- 28 November 2023
Kaa Williams shared insights about Te Matatini, recalling the festival's moving moments, the significance of kapa haka in reconnecting youth with their culture, and the intrinsic beauty found within the mōteatea.
- 28 November 2023
Dr Mereana Selby discussed the collaborative efforts of Ngā iwi o te Kōtahitanga in language revitalisation, emphasising the significance of preserving te reo Māori for cultural identity.
- 28 November 2023
Lyndsay Te Puaheiri Snowden spoke about Te Wānanga o Aotearoa's origins, highlighting Rongo Wetere's vision to create a Māori learning institution. He emphasised the success of Te Ara Reo Māori, an accelerated language learning program, and the establishment of Te Panekiretanga, a proficiency initiative.
- 28 November 2023
Professor Wiremu Doherty discussed the challenge of merging Māori wisdom into mainstream settings and highlighted the vital fusion of Māori traditions with language, exemplified by the essence of 'Te ahi kā' from Te Urewera.
- 28 November 2023
Emphasising language cultivation beyond educational institutions, Peter-Lucas Jones stressed the digitisation of elders' stories and the significance of preserving digital heritage. Additionally, he highlighted efforts to educate computers in Māori transcription, advocating for the advancement of Māori digital capabilities.
- 28 November 2023
Rāwiri Waititi empasised the importance of understanding over knowledge and the need to Māorify the world for better comprehension and cultural recognition.
- 28 November 2023
Gain an introductory understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This workshop is for non-Māori only, to ensure cultural safety for participants. Workshops will cater for those with little or no previous knowledge and for those who want to refresh their knowledge.
Gain an introductory understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This course is for Māori only, delivered by a Māori facilitator in te reo Māori and English.
Identify strategies associated with Te Tiriti o Waitangi relevant to your own TEO role and plan implementation of a strategy.