4 April 2013

Introduction to Tikanga Maori for migrants and newcomers

Settlement Support - Whangarei is offering a free workshop on Tikanga Maori for migrants and newcomers on Wednesday 17 April from 10am to 2:30pm at the Whangarei Migrant Centre.

This workshop is aimed at migrant professionals and trainees in health and social work who want to understand the Treaty of Waitangi and its application to the New Zealand health system and social work/sector.

Newcomers will learn about the elements of Maori health and wellness and get a deeper understanding of the unique bicultural environment in the New Zealand health. This workshop is particularly important for migrant working or wanting to work in Northland.

"If you are new to a country it is important to learn about the deeper layers of the society and culture. In our work at Settlement Support we meet many highly skilled newcomers who want to learn more about the Treaty of Waitangi and to understand the Maori world view,” Settlement Support Co-ordinator, Ellen Altshuler says.

“Questions about bi-culturalism and multi-culturalism are extremely relevant to new migrants wanting to orient themselves to the health and social work fields. This workshop will provide more in-depth understanding of the Maori principles that are integrated into these professions in New Zealand.”

The facilitator of the workshop, James Barrett, is an experienced Treaty of Waitangi educator and has years of experience working with migrant and refugee groups.

This free workshop is from 10am till 2:30pm at the Whangarei Migrant Centre. Tea, coffee and a light kai (lunch) are included. Everyone is welcome to attend.

This workshop is part of a series of free workshops Settlement Support offers.

To register or for further information, contact Settlement Support, phone 470 3056, or email ellena@wdc.govt.nz

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