Registrations now open
International Indigenous Development Research Conference 2012 27th to 30th
June 2012 Auckland, New Zealand
Registrations are now open for the 5th Biennial Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
conference. The conference will highlight indigeneity and the
multidisciplinary approach used for indigenous development. Presentations
will address all aspects of the following themes central to the realisation
of indigenous development:
Optimising Indigenous Economic Wellbeing - addressing issues, needs and
opportunities arising in Maori and 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 health, successful
and thriving indigenous families.
Enhancing Indigenous Distinctiveness - understanding the distinctive
contributions that indigenous communities - people, knowledge, assets,
resources - do and may yet make to the world at large. Yielding
opportunities for development that may not be sourced from any other
community or population.
Keynote speakers include:
Dr. Keawe'aimoku Kaholokula, the University of Hawai'i Dr. Jelena Porsanger,
Sami University College, Norway Aroha Mead, Victoria University of
Wellington.
For more information and to register go to
www.indigenousdevelopment2012.ac.nz
Early-bird registration rates are available now, so register today!
For enquiries, please contact the conference's Event Manager
<email obscured>
