Making the Strange Familiar
Māori communities are increasingly moving into social and economic innovation, yet they still face the realities of negative statistics in all areas of well-being. Like any community, other things concern them, including big challenges facing humanity like climate change. Treaty claim settlements are also a significant defining issue of modern times for Māori and New Zealand.
Since her Oxford studies in social anthropology, Merata has dedicated her academic life to addressing some of these issues, and more recently has developed models of entrepreneurship along with Professor Paul Tapsell. Merata has also written extensively on cultural knowledge and marae, also working on national boards and work with the UN, UNESCO and leaders in world heritage. A former Director of the James Henare Centre, Merata has won various awards for her publications and community work, including the MNZM for services to Māori education.
Refreshments will be served after the lecture.
Streaming information for Professor Merata Kawharu's IPL
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| Date | Wednesday, 14 November 2018 |
|---|---|
| Time | 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
| Audience | All University,Public |
| Event Category | Humanities |
| Event Type |
Inaugural Professorial Lecture |
| Campus | Dunedin |
| Department | Centre for Sustainability |
| Location | Archway 2 Lecture Theatre Union Street East Dunedin |
| Cost | No Charge |
| Contact Name | Lisa Ngeru |
| Contact Phone | +64 3 471 6481 |
| Contact Email | lisa.ngeru@otago.ac.nz |
