When foundational rights come under attack, movements need clarity, strategy and strong pathways to win. In this webinar, Māori activists will share how they developed a clear critical path to defend Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) in the face of coordinated attacks. The conversation will focus on movement strategy, decision-making under pressure, and how we share lessons across borders to build campaigns capable of winning big when it matters most.

SPEAKERS

Kassie Hartendorp (Director, ActionStation Aotearoa)

Kassie Hartendorp (she/her) is a Māori community organiser based in Aotearoa (New Zealand). She is currently the Director for people-powered campaigning organisation, ActionStation. Her team campaigned to stop the Treaty Principles Bill which broke historical records for Treaty justice. She's passionate about building movements for indigenous rights and economic justice.

Rangimarie Sophie Jolley (Writer, Poet, Editor & Arts Commentator)

Rangimarie Sophie Jolley (Waikato-Tainui) is a Māori writer, poet, editor and arts commentator based in Porirua, Aotearoa New Zealand. Her work spans poetry, prose, fiction, children’s literature and visual arts writing, often exploring Māori storytelling, identity and the creative voices of wāhine Māori. Rangimarie is a founding member of the Māori women’s artist collectives Hine Pae Kura and Toi Wāhine, and she contributes to literary and arts events across Aotearoa as a curator, facilitator, and speaker. Through her work with ActionStation Aotearoa, she supports the organization to create opportunities that enrich people's understanding of Te Tiriti Justice. She is committed to uplifting Māori narratives and fostering spaces for storytelling and creative exchange.

DATE AND TIME

The webinar will take place on Tuesday, 30 June, 12:00PM to 1:00PM AEST via Zoom.

COST

This webinar is free to attend.

ACCESSIBILITY

The session will be run entirely online via Zoom. Please outline any access needs during registration and to enquire about how we can help you participate, please contact us at info@australianprogress.org.au.

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