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8Th Biennial International Indigenous Research Conference 8TH BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS RESEARCH CONFERENCE Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland, New Zealand 13-16 November 2018 8th Biennial International Indigenous Research Conference 13 – 16 November 2018 | Auckland, New Zealand Contentssors Welcome ..................................... ...................................3 Sponsors ...................................... ...................................5 Committees' names and roles.............................................6 Conference Themes...........................................................7 General Info.....................................................................8 Cultural Protocol..............................................................9 Te Reo Glossary...............................................................10 Social Events...................................................................11 Te Takarangi Exhibit..........................................................12 WI-Fi details....................................................................13 Maps..............................................................................14 Pre-Conference Workshop Programme...............................21 Programme .................................. .................................25 Keynotes ...................................... .................................33 Abstracts ..................................... .................................39 2 8th Biennial International Indigenous Research Conference 13 – 16 November 2018 | Auckland, New Zealand Mihi | Welcomensors Tākiri mai te ata hāpara a Hine Ruhi E tipu te hinātore kia huaina mai i Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga I whakakoroa i rangahaua i whakaheia E te nuipuku kua whakarauika nei Piki mai kake mai, kia muia te umu pokapoka a Tū-whakamana-tangata ki Waipapa Hei karawhiti kōiwi taketake-a-ao, he kāwai rangatira Whiua reretia ana ngā reo motuhake, he reo tahito Toi Tū a Tūainuku Toi Tū a Tūairangi Toi Tū te tiro-a-Iwi taketake ki tōna ake ao Kei ngā mata-kai-kutu o te rangahau iwi taketake Tauti mai! Ūngutungutu mai! Whakamana mai! Kia tāmaua kia ita – Whano Whano Whanake e The new dawn awakens, tis the morning due of Hine Ruhi A glimmer of light extends to reveal The various horizons of knowledge & understanding Desired, pursued and achieved by the multitudes gathering Welcome to one and all Let us fill the sacred courtyard of Waipapa Marae The domain of Tū, the validator of ones existence For gathering are the chiefly indigenous peoples of the world Let the unique and ancient languages be heard May earth & sky remain steadfast May indigenous world views reign supreme Warriors of indigenous research, come, gather & empower Let us be firm with conviction. Alas, let it be so. 3 8th Biennial International Indigenous Research Conference 13 – 16 November 2018 | Auckland, New Zealand Welcome from the conference co-chairsnsors Welcome to the 8th International Indigenous Research Conference IIRC18 is our biennial international conference Embracing the overarching conference theme for the sharing of premiere Māori and Indigenous of ‘Indigenous Futures’, our week of sharing will knowledge, research and scholarship. We highlight Indigeneity and the multidisciplinary welcome you from all parts of the world to our approaches used for Indigenous development. place, Aotearoa New Zealand, to our beautiful city Presentations and activity address research themes of Auckland, to our gathering place at Waipapa that invest Indigeneity strongly into the research marae, to Tānenuiārangi, Tāmaki Makaurau space. Auckland. Be inspired by excellence, connection, creativity, deep thought and scholar activism. Professor Jacinta Ruru Professor Linda Waimarie Nikora FRSNZ Co-Director FRSNZ Co-Director Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga - Conference Hosts Whāia ngā pae o te māramatanga Search in the innermost recesses of the intellect Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata To seek new knowledge as yet unexplored Ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tinā As the past is purchased by the present E puta ai ki te whaiao, ki te ao mārama! And the future is the goal of tomorrow! Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) is New Zealand’s NPM has 21 partner research entities. Our research Māori Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) and seeks to realise Māori aspirations for positive is one of ten nationally significant CoREs funded engagement in national society, enhances our by the New Zealand Government, and is hosted excellence in Indigenous scholarship and provides by the University of Auckland. NPM is an inter- solutions to major challenges facing humanity institutional network of researchers from across in local and global settings. Our vision is Māori the country who have provided world-class leading New Zealand into the future; through a research to Aotearoa and the world for the past research programme grounded in mātauranga 16 years (www.maramatanga.ac.nz). Māori, Māori science, kaupapa Māori and tikanga Māori approaches and methods and inspired by all appropriate global disciplinary knowledges and techniques. 4 8th Biennial International Indigenous Research Conference 13 – 16 November 2018 | Auckland, New Zealand Sponsors 2018 We would like to thank our partners and sponsors for their support.ponsors 5 8th Biennial International Indigenous Research Conference 13 – 16 November 2018 | Auckland, New Zealand Committee names & roles Dr Jamie Ataria, Abstract-Committee Co-Chair Ecotoxicologist at Lincoln University; and, Māori business development manager at the Cawthron Institute Dr Maria Bargh, Political Panel Co-Lead Head of Te Kawa a Māui School of Māori Studies, Victoria University of Wellington Marie-Chanel Berghan, Conference Manager Business and Publications Manager, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Mike Hennessy Communications and Media Lead Media and Communications Advisor, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Dr Te Taka Keegan Senior lecturer in Computer Science, University of Waikato Colleen Leauanae, Conference Dinner Co-Lead Manager: Projects and Strategic Initiatives, Auckland University of Technology Melanie Mark-Shadbolt , Political Panel Co-Lead Māori Research and Development Coordinator, Bio-Protection Research Centre Dr Morehu McDonald, Abstract Committee Member Te Ihu Takiwā Rangahau Research Advisor, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Te Kororia Netana-Rakete, Abstract Committee Coordinator Publications Coordinator, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Professor Linda Waimarie Nikora, Conference Co-Chair Co-Director of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga and Professor of Indigenous Studies at Te Wānanga o Waipapa, University of Auckland Dr Karyn Paringatai, 3MT® Three Minute Thesis Competition Lead Senior lecturer in Te Tumu School of Māori, Pacific & Indigenous Studies, University of Otago Professor Jacinta Ruru, Conference - Co-Chair Co-Director of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga and Professor of Law, University of Otago Paora Sharples, Conference Tikanga Lead Kaihautu Tikanga, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Dr Valance Smith , Abstract Committee Member, Ka Haka and Conference Dinner Co-Lead Lecturer in Te Ara Poutama Faculty of Māori & Indigenous Development, Auckland University of Technology Dr Emma Wyeth, Abstract Committee Chair Senior lecturer in Department of Preventive and Social Medicine and Director of the Ngāi Tahu Māori Health Research Unit, University of Otago 6 8th Biennial International Indigenous Research Conference 13 – 16 November 2018 | Auckland, New Zealand Conference Themes The overarching theme of the 8th Biennial International Indigenous Research Conference is 'Indigenous Futures' . All speakers and activities will explore different ideas of this conference theme anchored within the following conference sub-themes: Mahi Auaha – Creative Indigenous Innovation Celebration and development of further Indigenous arts, performance, literature and technology to support Indigenous aspirations for positive engagement in our communities and enhanced excellence in Indigenous scholarship. Novel approaches, narratives, tools and methods for transforming outcomes for Indigenous peoples and celebrating Indigenous innovation. Mauri Ora – Indigenous Human Flourishing Strengthened social, health and community knowledges and practices that mitigate harm, nourish health and wellbeing and enhance flourishing Indigenous families and communities. Further development of Indigenous ethical foundations and strategies for positive, interconnected and enduring relationships. Whai Rawa – Prosperous Indigenous Economies Development of theories, models and tools that add value and enhance the profitability of diverse Indigenous businesses, enterprises and communities. Creation of new understandings and approaches for effective governance of resources that grow the economies of Indigenous communities while celebrating Indigenous cultural knowledges, practices and values. Te Reo me Ngā Tikanga Māori – Thriving Indigenous Languages and Cultures Increased revitalisation and normalisation of Indigenous languages, customs and values within research settings, communities and society. Further development of research-based revival and recovery tools and solutions for engagement, use and transmission of Indigenous languages and cultures. Te Tai Ao – Healthy Natural Environments Increased evidence to ensure coasts, waters, forests and lands are healthy and thriving ecosystems providing a sustainable basis for Indigenous aspirations. Greater solutions for Indigenous peoples to respond to environmental challenges at local, regional, national and global level. Ka Haka – Māori Arts and Performance Following the success of
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