The Wall Walk: The impact of policy on Māori
Walk through a timeline of key events in New Zealand history focusing on the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and feel the impact that legislation has had on Māori.
Course overview
In this half-day interactive workshop, you will begin to understand the impact that government policies have had on Māori and Aotearoa New Zealand national identity. – This includes the tensions, the misunderstandings, and unique opportunities that become unlocked for us all as we evolve and share this history.
Through the knowledge gained, the walk invites participants – before, during and after – to think more about the impact of history on today’s social outcomes, and to think more about our role and effectiveness today, tomorrow, and ahead.
Each attendee plays a small role in the walk, requiring a little bit of preparation (not much, and interesting stuff). All participants need to commit to doing the preparation, which is given two weeks before the workshop.
The workshop is not a physical walk; it’s a room-based event, a walk-through time, and events. It is engaging and informative, conducted within a collaborative and supportive environment.
What you'll learn
This course will
- Raise awareness about the history of Māori-Crown relations through a Māori lens.
- Mobilise participants to view the world we live in through a Māori lens and act to improve Māori outcomes.
- Win hearts and minds to provoke action and foster peaceful understanding.
Course modules
This course is a one-off event that takes 4 hours, including a 15-20 minute break in the middle.
At least two weeks prior to the course starting, you will be assigned to a group and given a topic to present on. If you have signed up with a group of colleagues, you will be completing the group work with them. If not, we will assign you a group and share contact details (pre-approved). Each group is responsible to complete the group work together for the presentation on the day.
Further Information
Self-guided study
Resources are provided for ‘self-guided study‘ where you can find books, podcasts, videos (some of which will be mentioned during the course) to follow up in your own time and space.
Format
Spaces are limited to 60 people per course. Dr Simone Bull (aka “Sim”) will tell a story that follows a 180-year timeline captured on 5 huge posters that take up an entire 6m long wall.
At different points in the timeline pre-arranged groups of participants will participate by describing a particular event. Each group will have 6-minutes to present.
You won’t be put on the spot. Two or more weeks before the workshop, participants are divided into 10 groups of equal size and given a topic to learn more about. Hyperlinks are provided to get you started. (see under further information)
P.S. Don’t let the name fool you. Walking shoes are not needed. The workshop is all indoors.
Workload
You should expect to spend a couple of hours on your own reading/listening/viewing the resources supplied here, plus a couple of hours liaising with your group to create a short presentation.
Assessment
There is no formal assessment for this workshop, however each participant is expected to participate in the research and group presentations.
Here's what others are saying
“This was an amazing and very engaging presentation”
“We want to thank you for your time, energy, enthusiasm and passion that you shared, as well as giving us the opportunity for growth. It was great to see our employees coming together in such a unique and important way. It was a deeply thought-provoking and reflective experience that has made a lasting impact on our attendees. The experience would not have been the same without you, so thank you. We are looking forward to seeing ways in which we utilise and continue the momentum we feel.”
“I’m sure we all experienced a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the day but I would like to hope that we all left in some way less ignorant of our past and history. I know I have. Simone, your āhua was calming and your delivery of a very touchy subject was ngāwari. I enjoyed walking the wall alongside everyone with your guidance and exceptional knowledge. The stories you told will remind us to look back and learn from the mistakes of the past, but also not to dwell there and fester hate and ill will.”
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