Talanoa Tai Learning is a new collection of learning experiences. They're designed to help you build your cultural responsiveness and improve your ability to engage meaningfully with Pacific communities. Talanoa is a Pacific style of deep dialogue, with a focus on how we connect to each other and strengthen relationships, while still being able to share honest and effective insights. If you want to strengthen your capability in this space, to create transformational change, and to enhance your relationships with people from different communities - this workshop is your chance to grow.

What will I gain from Together in Dialogue?

In Together in Dialogue, you will share meaningful conversations around Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the role and responsibilities of Pasifika as allies. By engaging in deep talanoa, you will explore cultural, historical, and contemporary implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how Pasifika people can strengthen this unique relationship and promote cultural awareness.

This is a 3 hour in-person learning experience.

Who is this workshop for?

These learning experiences are for both Paciﬁc professionals and those from other communities. You don’t need to have prior knowledge or experience in this area - we’ll meet you where you are and provide a welcoming, supportive environment for you to learn.

Cultural responsiveness is for everyone. Whether you’re in social work, education, government, community sectors or beyond, these learning experiences have been designed to help everyone build their skills. If you think this professional development might be right for you, it is!

Cost

When work is busy and budgets are tight, cultural responsiveness can often take a backseat. But this is an aﬀordable investment that will help you address the challenges that so many of us share, like how to build engagement and trust, and avoid relationship missteps. It’s not a buzzword; it’s a vital skill if you want to better meet the needs of the people you serve. Price: $170 (inc GST) per person, including morning tea.

Facilitator

Our team’s extensive research and experience feed into these sessions, with a focus on interactive activities and practical, real-life examples. Our team has decades of experience across a range of ﬁelds, in particular social development, education, and research. We have worked with organisations and businesses across the Paciﬁc, and our engagement with diﬀerent Paciﬁc languages, cultures, and communities means we oﬀer robust, informed perspectives. Fa’aeafale’upolu (Polu) Samuelu is the facilitator of this Talanoa Tai Learning experience.