Event description

Southern Cancer Society and He Waka Tapu present:

'Ka Mua Ka Muri' - Walking backwards into the future

What up C? Cancer Educational Symposium

This perspective, and the Whakatauakī ‘Ka
Mua Ka Muri’ emphasises that time exists on a
continuum where the past, present, and future
are interconnected through our ancestors and
their actions.

Enhance Understanding: Provide whānau with a comprehensive
understanding of all cancers and its impact on Māori and Pacifica
communities.

Cultural Competence: Foster skills in culturally competent
communication and support tailored to Māori and Pacifica
whānau.

Practical Skills: Equip whānau with practical tools and strategies for
supporting whanau through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and
recovery.

Emotional and Spiritual Support: Address the emotional and
spiritual aspects of coping with cancer from a cultural
perspective.

Programme: (subject to change)

Time	Room 3	Room 2	Room 3
10 -10.15am	MC Welcome and Opening remarks		Workshops
10.15 -11am	Keynote speaker – Prof Parry Gilford – founded CDH1 the stomach cancer that Stan Walker has	Keynote speaker – Russell and Derek from Prostate Cancer Foundation	HWT
11 – 11.45	Keynote speaker – Dr Scott Babington – research for lung cancer	Keynote speaker – What is Cancer? Desma Dawber	Screen south
11.45 – 12.20pm	Lunch	Lunch	Cancer society resource
12.30 – 1.15pm	Joseph Tyro and Toni Biddle (hapu, iwi perspective)	Tiria Stewart – Pathways and advocacy	Prostate Cancer Foundation
1.15 – 2.00pm	Majestical Taniwha (Community, Whanau impact)	Tiana Te Moana Rongoa Maori and personal journey.