Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Course details
About the course
This course provides historical and current context to the Treaty. You’ll learn about the events that led to the need for an agreement between Māori and Pākehā and gain an understanding of the impact the Treaty has had on language, culture and identity. You’ll also explore how you can apply what you learn in your work and life.
On completion of this workshop, participants will be eligible to receive one of our digital badges which can be displayed on LinkedIn profiles or in email signatures. Find out more about these badges here: Displaying professional expertise with Ara’s digital badges - Ara
Recommended for:
Those in the health sector and government, groups working in sustainable development, community groups and corporates.
Grow in these areas
- Learn about The Treaty of Waitangi and its translative counterpart Te Tiriti and how they differ interpretatively
- Understand why Te Tiriti was needed to better manage Māori + Settler relations
- Learn about the 3 P’s (partnership, participation, protection)
- Understand the effects of colonisation on traditional modern Māori society
Fee: $1500+ GST for up to 10 people (minimum six people)
Available in: Christchurch, Timaru and Ashburton (face to face) or online if outside of Christchurch
*Due to popular demand this workshop is currently oversubscribed. Please enquire and we will be in touch for next available intake.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.