Activating Tangata Tiriti

Together, let’s create a gathering for tangata Tiriti to grow our ability to act in support of Te Tiriti and against racism. Let’s learn from each other, so we have the tools, connections, and way forward to take collective action and stand in solidarity with tangata whenua. Our gathering will use an unconference peer-driven approach. 

What will the Gathering include?

• A group Welcome 
• Some short Talks to set shared foundations, be guided by tangata whenua voices, and inspire our action
• Unconference sessions set at the start of the day and hosted by attendees to drive our action forward
• A Wrap Up that confirms the actions we’ll take (and activate support in the room)

Who should come?

• The gathering is mostly aimed at tangata Tiriti with some understanding of this space and are keen to explore different ways to take action, however everyone with an interest in this mahi is welcome.

The event will be fully catered, and we’ll have childcare available for those that need it. 20% of attendees will receive discounted tickets. 

On registering you’ll be provided with discounted access to a self-paced online Tiriti workshop as a useful pre-gathering refresher.

Who is hosting this event?

Lani Evans (she/her/ia) is a for-purpose founder, leader and director focused on philanthropy, community and equity. Lani is a 2024 Equitable Futures Fellow at the East-West Centre, and recently co-authored the paper Woven Together: Te Tiriti as a Pathway to Social Cohesion alongside Te Raukura O'Connell Rapira. Lani lives in an intergenerational, multi-whānau household in Porirua and is proud māmā to Bryn and Ara.

Kate Frykberg is a first generation pākehā with ancestry from Sweden, Britain and South Africa, and a background in technology entrepreneurship and  philanthropy.  She is a co-facilitator and associate with Tūmanako Consultants, an independent philanthropy consultant, and a blogger on community,Te Tiriti and philanthropy topics.  Kate lives in Te Whanganui a Tara where she and her husband Dave have three adult sons, a dog, a cat, and six chickens. 

Kate Thomas has had a diverse career across philanthropy, corporate and community sectors. Until September 2024 Kate led Spark Foundation and in that time shifted its focus to supporting Māori aspirations with guidance from Tūmanako Consultants. She is the incoming General Manager of Thriving Communities Aotearoa. Kate was born in Kirikiriroa, and now lives in Ōwairaka, Tāmaki Makaurau with husband Andrew, 12-year old son Leo and Scout the whippet.

Madeleine Taylor, tangata tiriti, 4th generation pākeha settler. Works as a Social Worker, Restorative Justice Practitioner, Trainer and Mediator. Developed “Waking Up to Whiteness, Identity Matters, not another course on culture” alongside Dr Adreanne Ormand. Lives in Te Whanganui a Tara with her husband of 36 years.

Anna Guenther (she/her) is the co-founder of a few social enterprises and events, and has a deep passion for people, equity, cheese, and her daughter Brie. Her Scottish ancestors arrived into Ōtepoti Dunedin in the late 1800's, but she moved from America to Aotearoa as a child. She will be coordinating the event - so if you have any questions please email her on anna@pledgeme.co.nz. 

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