He Awa Whiria Symposium

Whiti ora ki te whei ao Cross over to life in the changing world

Ki te ao mārama To the world of light and understanding

Whiti ki runga, whiti ki raro Cross upwards, cross downwards

Tītaha ki tēnei taha Consider this side

Tītaha ki tērā taha Consider that side

Hui ē tāiki ē! Let’s advance with purpose, together!

Since its inception in 2011, the He Awa Whiria framework has had a significant impact in the interdisciplinary research communities as a viable option for consideration. Inspired by the braided rivers that feature on the landscape of the Waitaha Canterbury Plains, the framework has been adopted by a range of government departments, National Science Challenges, and higher learning institutions. Often referred to as a ‘braided rivers’ approach, He Awa Whiria is anchoring the work of researchers and practitioners in both national and international spheres.

The metaphor of He Awa Whiria – or a braided river – acts as a methodological framework for drawing upon both conventional knowledge and mātauranga Māori. The framework posits that a blending of these two knowledge streams offers an approach and results in processes that are potentially more powerful than either knowledge stream is able to produce on its own.

A research team domiciled in Te Rū Rangahau Māori Research Laboratory at the University of Canterbury is hosting a colloquium to discern the applicability and potential of He Awa Whiria for current and prospective scholars and practitioners. The aim of the colloquium is to showcase how the He Awa Whiria framework might assist government organisations, researchers, and private entities to incorporate knowledge from both knowledge paradigms into their respective environments. Speakers include postgraduate scholars, representatives from local and national government, and researchers involved in advancing stimulating and rational conversations to achieve best outcomes.

We cordially invite you to this event.

Date: Friday 15 July, 2022

Location: University of Canterbury, Rehua 009

Time: 9.00am – 3.15pm

To register to attend this event in person, on campus please register now on this event page. 

To register to attend this event online please register via this link. https://canterbury.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fR6923_bRaiNNZTqO9JV3Q

Please register for this event by Friday July 1. 

We look forward to your presence at the colloquium.

E ngā nui o te whakaaro, e ngā pou o te ako, e ngā pūtake o te mārama, e ngā reo, e ngā mana, tēnei te mihi ki a koutou. Anei mātou te kāhui o Te Rū Rangaha e whāriki atu nei ki mua i te aroaro o te hunga mātauranga. Nau mai, haere mai ki Ōtautahi kia wānangatia, kia kōrerotia, me hopungia i ngā mahi e tika ai. Nā reira, huri noa i te motu, tēnā koutou katoa.