These resources, from the Treaty and anti-racism movements, relate to events and actions from the 1960s to the present day. They come from a number of collections being held by TRC that are presently being digitised.
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| Title | Primary author | Content Description |
Table of Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| History or Propoganda? Interpretations of the Marquis of Normanby's Instructions to Captain William Hobson August 1839. | Lodder, W. R. | This paper explores the debate that surrounds the reasons and motives given to the appointment and dispatch of Captain William Hobson to New Zealand in 1839. | none |
| Māori sovereignty: what does it mean for Pākehā? | Kelsey, Jane | Historical background and discussion of events from 1984 to 1995 with government responses and a discussion of the concept of sovereignty — what do we mean by it? |
none |
| Mana Maori Motuhake - Trick of Treaty? | Mana Maori Motuhake | A poster challenging Prime Minister Geoffrey Palmer on Treaty issues. Features a character drawing of the PM with a speech bubble saying "you have obviously mistaken me for someone who give a shit!". | Not one acre more, Mauri tu, Mauri ora, Mauri noho, Mauri mate, Honour the Treaty, Don't steal the Govt hates competition, Nothing to celebrate. Trick of Treaty. |
| Double Take - Training Programme for Biculturalism [resource kit] | Double Take | A resource kit for facilitators to help non Maori New Zealanders to negotiate a bicultural future. It aims to help people examine their institutions and work methods. Double Take is structured to give an overall picture as well as being a detailed teaching aid. | Notes for Trainers using Double Take,The Text of the Treaty of Waitangi,Programme on Racism - common questions and responses, NCC Programme on Racism - Newsletter,Intentions and Outcomes, Statistics, Bibliography. |
| The Ideological Rationale for the Denial of Maoritanga | Simon, Judith | The papers aims to show how ideology functions within New Zealand education systems to subvert the aims and aspirations of Maori reinforcing Pakeha domince within New Zealand society. | Notes, Bibliography |
| Graphics - Illustrating Racism | unknown | Two advertisements of a similar time period (c1950s)that use racist and stereotyping images of Maori as primitive to promote products. Adverts are promoting tea and an oven. | Oh, That Tiger, Py Korry! If we only had a 'champion" |
| Racism - illustrative resources | none | These papers contain examples and scenarios of racism experienced and expressed in New Zealand. The Cartoons illustrate. | Overcharging, Cartoons, Mental Illness in Jewry, Race Problems |
| Maori Sovereignty - Part Two | Awatere, Donna | Donna Awatere explores allies and alliances with other groups who have a shared experience and interest in shifting colonial white male power. | Pacific Islanders, White Women, Trade Unions, The Left |
| Pacific support needed | Leilua, Lulia | An email inviting Pacific participation in protesting the Foreshore and Seabed Bill, includes a panui to a workshop by the Pacific Island Media Association (PIMA) titled 'Neo Colonisatoin of Pacific Media in New Zealand' with speaker Annette Sykes. | Pacific Supported Needed for Foreshore and Seabed Protest, Hikoi Date, Neo Colonisatoin of Pacific Media in New Zealand |
| A Survey - The Customers Voice 2 - another quest: Improvment of Services to Maori and Auckland City Libraries (Draft) | Auckland City Libraries | Survey results drawn from a 2001 survey which compares library usage by Maori in 2001 with data collected in 1994. | Part One: Introduction, Method. Part Two: Library Users,Activities in the Library, Other Activities. Part Three: Non-user of the Library. Part Four: Positive and Negative Aspects of the Libraries and Service. Part Five: Involvement in Tikanga Maori. Part Six: Demographic details. Part Seven: Conclusion |
| electoral Reform Bill | Kia Mohio Kia Marama Trust | A question and answer paper critically exploring the implications for Maori of the Electoral Act as it describes the MMP system. | Part Two Electoral Act (1993), What happens to the Moari Seats, Voting Papers, What does that mean? What does MMP mean for Maori? |
| Implementing the Treaty | unknown | This resource illustrates three principle considerations for Treaty implementation. Under each principle is a whakatauki and explanation of how they relate to Te Tiriti. | Partnership, Protection, Participation |
| Discovering Aotearoa, Pacific Canoe Hall, Maori Galleries: Information for Teachers and Parents. | Auckland Museum School Service | Educational background paper on Polynesian sea voyaging in the Pacific leading up to the discovery of New Zealand between AD. 800-1000. Worksheets designed to compliment viewing the Pacific Canoe Hall and Maori Galleries at the Auckland Museum. | Polynesian Ancestors, The Discovery of New Zealand, Learning Outcomes, Gallery Plan and Itemised Displays, [learner activity sheet] |
| Wa Tatou Kura Maori (Maori Education in Church Schools) | Curtis, Toby | This paper looks at the history and current situation for Maori student achievement within Maori Church Boarding Schools. | Preamble, Research in Maori Eduction, Current Position - 1984, Some misconceptions and objectoins, Reasons for Success, Possible Directions |
| The Delivery of Te Reo Maori Pronunciation and Treaty of Waitangi Courses for Staff at Massey University, Albany - A feasibility study | George, Lily | This feasibility study explores the options and processes for delivering training to staff for improvement in te reo pronunciation and understanding of Te Tiriti with the expressed objective of improving the experiences and performance of Maori students at Massey University Albany. | Preamble,Identification of target groups and their requirements, Outline of proposed training events,Desirable learning outcomes,Mode of delivery and duration, Tutors and contact details, Concluding statement,Recommendations, References |
| Department of Internal Affairs - Minutes | Secretary for Internal Affiars | Minutes of a meeting to discuss government approaches to 1990 commemorations/celebrations. Discussions include looking at the aims, identifying what is to be acknowledged, appropriate ways and scales for the events, how to involve as many people as possible, how to acknowledge the Nation's cultural diversity. The discussion has a noted preamble from Prime Minister David Lange. |
Present, In Attendance, Apologies, Address by Prime Minister David Lange, Questions 1 -9 |
| We have reached a turning point in that the observence has moved to Wellington | National Council of Churches | A press release opposing the celebration of Waitangi Day with particular reference to the shifting of the focus of the event to Wellington. | Press Release |
| A Bicultural continuum | Durie, M.H | This continuum explores bicultural expressions of princples, aims, goals and limitations across a range of possible structures from unmodified mainstream institutions to independent Maori institutions. |
Principles, Aims, Goals, Limitations |
| Access to patients and their information by the Cultural Resource Unit | South Auckland Health | This document outlines considerations of patient confidentiality and access to information from a best practice perspective in line with the work of the Cultural Resource Unit. | Principles, Definitions,Guidelines, Unable to consent, Special requirements for ICU |
| Principles and guidelines for the protection of the heritage of Indigenous peoples | unknown | A comprehensive set of guidelines relating to the protection of Indigenous peoples culture and heritage. Guidelines are drawn with reference to UNESCO and the relevant conventions established on cultural property. The principals include as its base the notion of self determination and guardianship.Principals of transmission, recovery, legislation and commercial use are described. | Principles, Transmission of heritage, Recovery and restitution of heritage,National programmes and legislation, Business and industry |