 Pasifika Caucus
The Pasifika caucus of NZARE supports the interests of members.
Glimpses from the Annual NZARE Conference 2009
International Keynote Speaker, Prof Peter McLaren, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) after the Powhiri at the Waiariki Institute of Technology wharekai.
Prof Linda Tuhiwai Smith addressing the Conference at the Waiariki Institute of Technology Marae.
At the Conference Dinner: Feaua'u Burgess of Wellington, a staunch Pasifika member of the NZARE.
Supporters of the Pasifika Caucus and Memberships. Left to right: Dr Robyn Manuel, Dr Jose Jesson, Dr Mere Kepa (Maori Caucus).
Talanoamaalie during the Conference Dinner: Dr Linita Manu'atu (Pasifika Caucus) with Prof Peter McLaren of UCLA.
NEWS
Congratulations to Dr 'Ana Maui Taufe'ulungaki, the New Director, Institute of Education, University of the South Pacific.
'Oku mau fakamaloo ki he 'Otua mo fakatauange ke nofo'ia koe 'e hono Laumaalie he ngaahi 'aho ni mo e Ta'u Fo'ou pea ke ke ma'u ivi ai pe ki he fatongia mo e ngaaue lahi 'oku ke 'amanaki atu ki aii.
Our very best wishes to you Dr 'Ana Maui Taufe'ulungaki from the Pasifika Caucus and all the NZARE Pasifika Membership.
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Congratulations to Dr Semisi Manisela Prescott to the Faculty of Business, Auckland University of Technology who graduated with a PhD in Accounting in December 9, 2009. Maloo e ako Semisi, pea 'oku mau talamonuu atu kiate koe mo ho'o ngaaue he Ta'u Fo'ou na.
Through Dr Semisi Prescott, the Faculty of Business provided the venue for The Second Critiquing Pasifika Education@the University Biennial Conference 2009 that was held in July this year. The Pasifika Caucus and Membership wish you well in your career.
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From left to right: the Head Boy, Kaitaia College, Jackson Davis, a colleague of Dr Prescott, Dr Linita Manu'atu (Pasifika Caucus), Dr Semisi Prescott, Head Girl, Kaitaia College, Tyla Stevenson.
Overseas conferences
Talanoa 2010: Niu Locals (PDF, 45KB)
The 6th International Conference on Indigenous Education: Pacific Rim
Dec. 18-20, 2010 in Cairns, Australia. The First Nations University of Canada: Centre for Academic Exchange will co-host this event. The Call for Abstracts is forthcoming in January, 2010.
Here are the links for some backgrounds on Cairns: http://www.pacifichotelcairns.com
Aboriginal learning opportunities: http://www.tjapukai.com.au
cenic tours: http://www.tropicwings.com.au/kuranda.html
» Other overseas conferences 2010 (To be completed)
RECENT EVENTS & activity
Critiquing Pasifika Education @ the University 2009
Biannual Conference was held at
Ngā Horotiu marae, Auckland University of Technology,
1-3 July 2009.
» Download report to NZARE by the Pasifika Caucus meeting held at the conference (PDF, 92KB)
RECENT PUBLICATIONS & REVIEWS
LATEST BOOK in the ‘Rethinking Pacific Education Initiative’ Series:
Sanga, K. & Thaman, K.H. (2009) Re-thinking Education Curricula in the Pacific: Challenges and Prospects. Victoria University of Wellington: Wellington. ISBN 978-0-475-12342-8.
In this book, 14 Pacific scholars begin the task of ‘re-thinking’ curriculum in Pacific contexts. The authors critique curriculum for Pacific peoples by questioning underlying assumptions, assessing curriculum reforms, and interrogating policies, processes and practices for inclusivity, contextual embeddedness of values and more. But the book goes further. It offers hopeful prospects. As educators, the authors propose ideas, practices and tested examples of dealing with the challenges of curricula in Pacific contexts. They discuss contextual values, indigenous processes and frameworks, and ways of embedding these within the curriculum. They offer insights on learning, on culturally rooted pedagogies and on research.
This book by Pacific educational leaders is written to educate Pacific curricula specialists, teachers, teacher educators, education policy makers, students and researchers are likely to find gems of insight within its covers.
» Download book flyer (PDF, 208 KB)
Past events and information
» Pasifika Caucus Archive 2008 | 2009
Contacts
Through Pasifika caucus you can make contact with other caucus members. Your Pasifika
caucus representative on the NZARE council is Linita Manu’atu,
Auckland University of Technology.
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