New Zealand

Presents an example of how the wisdom traditions of Māori tribal elders can ease post-suicide family recovery.

Māori Development Thesis (Ph.D.)--Auckland University of Technology, 2012.

Series of animated online modules for learning the Māori language. Site also includes links to a Māori-English dictionary, podcasts, streamed television programmes and associated online activities.

Looks at the development of a Maori language immersion program in a state-run school for children 5-17.

Film, Television and Media Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Auckland, 2010.

Contends that media uses a culturally specific framework when discussing issues of indigenous rights, limiting their ability to provide balanced, informative coverage.

Refutes the views put forth in K. R. Howe's Race Relations Australia and New Zealand concerning differences in European treatment of Aborigines and Maoris.

Suggests progressive de-mobilizing and anti-racism efforts in order to move our society towards social justice.

Discusses concepts of citizenship in the context of colonization and Indigenous peoples and proposes a unique framework at both local and global levels is required.

Looks at the study of five First Nations communities with young children participating in the Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve (AHSOR) program concluding that many practices used by parents and caregivers constitute literacy.

Compares the shared history of English colonial intention and the different treaty interpretations between the three countries.

Article considers three Māori communities and the endurance and resilience they have demonstrated in maintaining their unique peace traditions in the face of opposition from both Western and Māori cultures of violence.

Reports on perspectives from three Māori activists.

Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.)--York University, 2003.

Presents infographics of results from survey which focused on social determinants of health (housing, employment, education, health, and essential supplies), and demographics and was conducted May 6 and June 15, 2020.

Describes examples from "mainstream" educational settings where teachers incorporated Māori views about "caring for ourselves, others and the environment" as specified in the New Zealand curriculum document Te Whàriki.

Discusses the implications for the decline of different languages of Pasifika peoples living in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Contends that ensuring Samoan language speakers do not decline is both a strength for the community and a strength for the government.

Art and Design Thesis (M.A.?)--Auckland University of Technology, 2009.

Evaluation for the Ministry of Education of student materials used in the Māori medium sector.

Reports on Pae Herenga pilot study undertaken to explore how care customs contribute towards strengthening extended family (whānau) resilience and bereavement. Results indicate a need for further study, wider understanding of whānau practices among health professionals, and a digital resource centre.

Book review of: Tourism and Indigenous Peoples edited by Richard Butler and Tom Hinch.

Looks at a number of successful partnerships between commercial tourism and protected area managers, with both public and private-sector involvement; and identifes the advantages of expanding such partnerships, and the factors which contribute to their success.

Looks at existing research on rights, political mobilization, and ecosystems; and identifies alternatives to the existing rights discourse that can facilitate a meaningful and sustainable self-determination process for Indigenous peoples around the world.

Discusses the process of developing a system of gathering statistics for and about the Maori. Objectives were to ensure information was relevant, enhance knowledge and use of statistics at community level, and improve statistical capabilities in community organizations. Chapter fourteen from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.

Theorizes the necessity and benefits of an Indigenous grounded analysis (IGA) as policy making framework. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 55.

Participants of the Ahikaa programme shared stories of hope and reported the programme as both life-changing and healing.

Provides information on and evaluation of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms' positive and negative attributes.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Southern Cross University, 2008.

Book review of: Trans-Indigenous: by Allen Chadwick.

Book review of Trans-Indigenous by Chadwick Allen.

Comments on violence and how to break the cycle.

Screening tool used with 23 men looked at head and neck injuries over the life-course and included age, alteration of consciousness, medical treatment and symptoms. Participants were also asked about impacts on day-to-day living. Results indicate the need for screening by the Department of Corrections and culturally appropriate treatment.

Discusses the conflict over interpretation of the Treaty's provision for hunting, fishing, and trapping rights; governments' have relied on the written document, while Aboriginals argue that the verbal promises are more important than what was recorded.

Discusses the Treaty of Waitangi and how it can be used to improve health outcomes for the Māori people.

Book review of: The Treaty of Waitangi Companion: Māori and Pākehā from Tasman to Today edited by V. O'Malley, B. Stirling, W. Penetito.

Discusses response for culturally appropriate mental health services in relation to the treaty and outcomes expected by Maori and health workers.

Law Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2013.

Discusses the similarities and differences of tribal and governmental approaches to treaty settlements in the United States and New Zealand, and outlines potential impacts to the environment. Access through table of contents.

Reviews policing models in New Zealand, Australia, United States and Canada. Identifies some promising practices.

Book review of: Tribal Constitutionalism by Kirsty Gover. Review located by scrolling to page 199.

Contends that a diverse economy framework shows that companies are not capitalist or non-capitalist but contain many forms of labour, resource and property ownership.

Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Thesis (MDS)--Victoria University of Wellington, 2007

Looks at a parenting program to improve relationships between children and their parent/caregiver.