an indigenous strategy in practice at the university of otago
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An IndigenousStrategy in Practice
at the
University of Otago
Melbourne2009
Where is the University of Otago?
A
B
C
DE
Context - Aotearoa
Context - Australia
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…
Tino Rangatiratanga: “mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei.”
“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 Culturehttp://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 Uaua PounamuPounamu is hard, it takes work to change old habits