We believe that the wellbeing of people and planet can be achieved through deep collaboration, and we prioritise collaborative partnerships with Māori - with iwi, hapu, runanga, and Māori-led organisations.

 

 Why?

 

• We acknowledge that the true spirit of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is yet to be acknowledged and honoured by the Crown and society at large;

• We acknowledge that systemic racism will diminish when the mana of Māori is upheld;

• We acknowledge that the indigenous worldview will heal the wellbeing of people and the environment;

• We acknowledge that te ao Māori is a korowai of wealth and richness;

• We acknowledge that the Learning Environment is guided by te ao Māori and Te Tiriti, and we are committed to upholding Māori as tangata whenua.

• We acknowledge anti-racism as a fundamental aspect of upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi;

• We honour te reo Māori as the language of rangatira and holder of profound insight;

• We believe that Māori wānanga are an incredible example of life-enhancing learning;

• We believe that te ao Māori and Māori whakapapa has a fundamental role to play in the revitalisation of Aotearoa;

• We believe that socio-ecological and socio-cultural change will only be achieved in Aotearoa when Māori are able to determine and realise Māori aspirations as whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori Māori;

• We believe in tino rangatiratanga.

 

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We choose to prioritise collaboration with Māori, as Te Tiriti partners and tangata whenua, and to learn from the wisdom that te ao Māori holds for us all:  a beautiful wellspring of mauri and mana. The Learning Environment is committed to supporting the aspirations of iwi, hapu, Māori organisations and Māori communities however possible - our hands and hearts are readily available. 

 

We are actively developing relationships with iwi, hapu and Māori organisations in Whanganui. If you haven’t heard from us yet: arohamai, we look forward to connecting with you in the near future. If you are interested in collaboration or being a part of this organisation, feel free to get in touch for a kōrero - our doors, hearts, and minds are wide open.

 

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Let us meet where the rivers braid

To share, with reverence,

The abundance of our kete.