City of Auckland

06/29/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2024 06:00

Te Tiriti Workshop - Avondale

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau! Reflect and connect with community during Matariki with free worskhops at your local Whau community centre. This session is for Avondale Community Centre.

Join Tauiwi facilitators from Tangata Tiriti - Treaty People for a day of sharing knowledge and experiences to expand our understanding of Te Tiriti.

This full-day programme covers:

  • How we connect to Te Tiriti as people from many backgrounds

  • The political context leading to a declaration in 1835 and a treaty in 1840

  • What the signatories agreed to

  • A history of colonisation: Crown actions and Māori resistance

  • Understanding recent Tiriti events in the media

  • What Te Tiriti means for us today: next steps for individuals and organisations