Pākehā Support Toitū te Tiriti
What can I do?
Whether you are just dipping your toes in or your a fluent speaker of te reo and well versed in tikanga. Every bit counts.
"Being uncomfortable is not the same as being unsafe" -Tauiwi Tautoko website
This work takes courage.....and care.
Start where you are ready. Balance challenge and comfort. Visit Keeping going for some ideas about dealing with the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings along the way.
What's the most powerful thing we can do?
See 'Secret Sauce' at the bottom of the page.
Watch & Listen - A fresh view
Titles including: 'How to talk to your racist uncle', 'Becoming an Asian Tangatatiriti', '17 Habits of a Valued Treaty Partner', 'Beyond White Guilt Turn it into Action'.....and more.
'Nau mai Town' (Sounds like "Know my town")
A RNZ pod series where we learn about the origins of NZ place names.
'Becoming Tangata Tiriti' podcast on Plains FM
a series of kōrero/conversations about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what it means to be Tangata Tiriti in Aotearoa New Zealand. Challenging, respectful and entertaining.
'Tangata Whenua' on TVNZ
An intimate portrayal of Māori life and viewpoints, this 1974 documentary series has been digitally restored.
'How do we honor Te Tiriti in the Now?' Youtube clip.
"Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias' Youtube Clips where health care professionals are very courageous in their honesty about bias in their work and how they will address it.
Every little bit helps
Little every day acts can really make a difference.
Use some reo in your emails.
Say "Kia ora"
Do some research into your cultural identity and ancestry.
Download the Maori+ TV ap and watch a fresh view on news and current affairs.
'Te Ao with Moana' A weekly current affairs show that examines national and international stories through a Māori lens.
Watch TVNZ's 'From Hongi to Hangi' A relaxed and entertaining exploration of Tikanga.
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu
Although it is small it is precious
Ready for the next step?
Screenshot and print this page and put it up at work to encourage others.
Tell others about this site.
Encourage others in their use of te reo. Help them notice their discomfort and continue to learn rather than giving up.
Tauiwi Tautoko teaches a researched based set of techniques to support effective anti-racist conversations....Together with participants across the motu, you will be guided on a 7-week journey, learning and practicing with others. There is strength in community, and in structure: this formal course makes it easier to learn more deeply and sustain your focus and energy. (Free)
Tauiwi Tautoko also run occasional organisational workshops, where there are shared commitments and aims to support groups to take up this practice to address anti-Māori racism and backlash in their contexts.
Tātai Aho Rau (A service for educational organisations). 'Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace' Build knowledge and understanding of equity, enhance your cultural capability skills or work 1:1 with a coach or mentor. The website also has many free resources for teachers.
Helping Children Understand the Treaty
'The Tree Hut Treaty' is a picture book for children. Four children decide to create a treaty outlining the use of their tree hut. Introduces the concepts behind the Treaty of Waitangi, and includes a facsimile of the Treaty. By Wiremu Grace.
Email Greetings and Sign offs (LIANZA)
Empower
Growth
The Most Powerful Acts-
(The Secret Sauce)
Begin to notice and identify elements of the Pyramid. This can be a confronting process. But we can't move forward without it. With practice this will become the secret sauce that makes all the learning more powerful.
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Notice the thoughts and emotions that come up.
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Acknowledge the courage it takes to do this.
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Use your values for courage and direction. Visit Keep going. for more ideas on self care.
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Seek support from others who are also exploring.
For instance:
There is a current affairs show about an issue effecting Māori. You chose a different show and notice the thoughts: "That doesn't effect me. It's probably not that serious anyway.".
You stop and identify that these thoughts relate to "Indifference" and "minimisation".
Then the thought: "Oh no! this is on the pyramid. I'm one of those people!" Then guilt and a feeling discouragement. A lot of people avoid at this point. It's a feature of privilage that we have the choice to turn away from the perspective of 'others'.
What brought you to this site? Tap into those values. "I'll continue because I value fairness, because I value togetherness, advocacy, justice, courage"....
Just like going to the gym, this work gets easier. And you'll find that your thoughts and feelings start to change as you take in new information and perspectives.
You may want to beat yourself up at this point. Please don't!
People often have uncomfortable feelings when they realise they are not working in the direction of their values. This is learning. We can't go in the right direction until we notice we are going in the wrong direction. Your thoughts and feelings don't hurt anyone. But choosing to ignore them or be swept away by them will turn them into words and actions that will hurt yourself and others. You can do this.
In the example above you may choose to watch the show and continue to note your thoughts and feelings that come up. Keep going through the process of noticing, kindness and encouragement.
You may like to download and listen to 'Dropping Anchor" to help get you through the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.
You may be noticing a sense of disappointment at this point. Perhaps a thought "but no one will see me doing this work". It's ok to have these thoughts and feelings. As humans we all want to be acknowledged for our efforts. Everything you do will be supercharged when you develop these skills of working through these challenging thoughts and feelings. When you speak up you will know you are authentic, when you make a mistake you will be quicker and more comfortable to fix it up. You will be able to support others who are brave enough to name their own thought processes.
Visit 'Tātai Aho Rau' for training and resources for learning communities
Free resources from understanding and acknowledging your community, honouring and understanding how Te Tiriti o Waitangi in education, and Tātai Aho Rau's theory of action.
Tātai Aho Rau also offer coaching and support with cultural capability and training on being equitable and inclusive in the workplace.
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