This training was just what we were looking for, we really appreciated Tanias relaxed friendly style and found the information useful and practical. Wellington Women's Refuge 2011

Cultural Competency Enrol Now

An interactive workshop designed to assist your organisation to build cultural competency in staff. The programme will give an overview of useful Maori language, practical advice on integrating bi-lingual strategies into your work, insight into some fundamental Maori cultural beliefs, as well as practical advice on how to engage with Maori.

Facilitated by

Tania Te Whenua (Tuhoe/Te Whakatohea, BA/LLB, Partner AwaWhenua Consultants; Solicitor Aurere Law, Former Senior Educator Victoria University of Wellington Centre for Lifelong Learning)

Fee: $395 (excl GST); 25% discount applies for community organisations, students and beneficiaries

Enrol by downloading the enrolment form or contact AwaWhenua directly to enrol online.

Morning Session

Afternoon Session

Maori Language Training

An interactive workshop to practise basic pronunciation and learn useful language for greeting, introductions, opening and closing meetings.

Using Maori in your work: advice on translation, and other reo integration strategies.

Maori Culture and Society

Understanding some fundamental aspects of Maori culture and society, historically and today including:

Fundamental cultural beliefs: dos and donts when engaging with Maori.

Modern Maori organisation and representation: who to deal with when building relationships with Maori.

Auckland

Venue: tbc

Dates: The dates listed below are alternative options. The workshop is run over one full day.

Mon 19 March 9am - 4pm; or
Mon 18 June 9am - 4pm; or
Mon 17 September 9am - 4pm.

Wellington

Venue: tbc

Dates: The dates listed below are alternative options. The workshop is run over one full day.

Mon 23 April 9am - 4pm; or
Mon 23 July 9am - 4pm; or
Mon 15 October 9am - 4pm.

Christchurch

Venue: tbc

Dates: The dates listed below are alternative options. The workshop is run over one full day.

Mon 21 May 9am - 4pm; or
Mon 20 August 9am - 4pm; or
Mon 19 November 9am - 4pm.

Enrol by downloading the enrolment form or contact AwaWhenua directly to enrol online.