Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi workshop

• Open entry.

If you have not previously enrolled in an Otago Polytechnic programme, you will need to provide proof of identity and proof of residency (where appropriate).

There are a maximum number of spaces available for each workshop so if the course date you request is full, you will be invited to attend the next available workshop.

This course will cover the following:

• Cultural identity and cultural diversity
• Pre-Treaty: The New Zealand historical context
• Pre-Treaty: The Māori context
• The Treaty: Issues leading up to and surrounding its signing
• Post-Treaty context and colonisation
• Kai Tahu as Mana Whenua
• Contemporary Treaty issues
• Application to own professional and occupational practice.

This course comprises of pre-reading material and online resources which are all provided through our Moodle learning platform.  You will complete a workbook (four tasks to complete) during your learning, which you will submit to achieve an Otago Polytechnic micro-credential.

After attending this workshop, and achieving your micro-credential, you'll be in a great position to apply for our Certificate in Bicultural Competency (Level 4) as you will already have 10 out of the 30 credits required.