Alan R. Parker
Adjunct Professor
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
The 6th Biennial Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga conference
This 2014 conference highlighted indigeneity and the multidisciplinary approach used for indigenous development. Presentations and papers address aspects of the following themes central to the realisation of indigenous development:
Optimising Indigenous Economic Wellbeing
Addressing issues, needs and opportunities arising in indigenous communities leading to increased economic independence and self-determination.
Healthy and Thriving Indigenous Families
Addressing issues, needs and opportunities arising in indigenous families leading to healthy, successful and thriving indigenous families.
Enhancing Indigenous Distinctiveness
Understanding the distinctive contributions that indigenous communities make to the world at large.
Sponsors
 The University of Waikato
Rākau Kawakawa Sponsor |
 Te Puni Kōkiri
Rākau Kawakawa Sponsor |
 Pharmac
Fee Waiver Sponsor, Rākau Pōhutukawa Sponsor |
 Health Promotion Agency
Rākau Pōhutukawa Sponsor |
 Te Whare Rangahau Māori o Hemi Henare
Rākau Pōhutukawa Sponsor |
Clark Center for Australian and NZ Studies, University of Texas
Fee Waiver Sponsor, Satchel Insert Sponsor |
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Ministry of Health,
Māori Health Business Unit Purchase Board Satchel Insert Sponsor |
Key Sponsor
Keynote Speakers
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Dr Pita R SharplesThe Honourable  |
Dr. Kamana’opono CrabbeChief Executive Officer Office of Hawaiian Affairs  |
Gerald Taiaiake AlfredProfessor University of Victoria (British Columbia, Canada)  |
Harald GaskiAssociate Professor University of Tromsø  |
Karina WaltersProfessor University of Washington  |
Linda Tuhiwai SmithProfessor Te Kotahi Institute, The University of Waikato  |
Marie BattisteProfessor University of Saskatchewan  |
Sir Tipene O'ReganBoard chair Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga  |
Tracey McIntoshAssociate Professor Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga  |
