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An Indigenous Strategy in Practice at the University of Otago. Melbourne 2009. Where is the University of Otago?. A. B. C. D. E. Context - Aotearoa. Context - Australia.
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An IndigenousStrategy in Practice at the University of Otago Melbourne 2009
Where is the University of Otago? A B C D E
The University of Otago contributes to the achievement of tangata whenua/iwi aspirations and fulfils its Treaty of Waitangi obligations through a Treaty-based partnership, primarily with Ngāi Tahu. …partnership... …mutual respect… …rights & aspirations… …Memorandum of Understanding… TinoRangatiratanga: “mōtātou, ā, mōkāuri ā muriakenei.” “for us and our children after us.”
Māori Strategic Framework Ngā Tohenga/Goals • Te Ārahina – Leadership • Te Honohono – Partnership • Te Rangahau Māori – Māori Research • Te Tipuranga – Growth and Development • Ngā Whakahaerenga Pai – Quality Programmes • Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho – Language and Culture http://www.otago.ac.nz/prodcons/groups/public/documents/webcontent/otago005301.pdf
Health Sciences • Pharmacy • Dentistry • Medicine • Physiotherapy KEY • 3 sites – Dunedin, Wellington and Christchurch • Key leadership, autonomous and collectively
Developments • Divisional Strategy • Leadership in Medicine- 3 Directors, Hauora Māori- Alignment of resources, staff &structures- Curriculum leadership (as part, NOT an extra)- Research leadership & collaboration • Creation of a leadership forum • Associate Dean in Divisional Office • Excellent relationship with Auckland and professional roopū
Conclusions • Institutional leadership/ownership • Macro & Meso must connect to Micro • Visible & normalised • Flexible, centralised framework/strategy • Support enthusiasm & understanding • Everyone must be involved • He UauaPounamu • Pounamu is hard, it takes work to change old habits