Overview

This workshop supports professionals to deepen their understanding of takiwātanga within a kaupapa Māori context, and explore how te ao Māori can inform strengths-based, culturally affirming approaches to autism. Participants will gain practical tools to work in partnership with whānau, uphold cultural identity, and support resilience and connection across education, health, and community settings.

Learning Outcomes

• Deepen your understanding of takiwātanga
• Explore how te ao Māori can inform culturally affirming and strengths-based perspectives on autism
• Strengthen your ability to advocate with and for whānau across health, education, and community settings
• Learn ways to support whānau in maintaining wairua, resilience, and connection through challenging times
• Access tools and resources to help navigate systems in a way that upholds and respects whānau cultural identity and tino rangatiratanga

Enrolment criteria

Our Takiwātanga online courses and workshops are designed for professionals who are already familiar with the fundamentals of tikanga and te ao Māori and are not intended as an introductory course to working with whānau Māori.

They are particularly suited for those working within kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa Māori, and iwi-led organisations. The wānanga are offered both kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) and online, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for those across the motu.