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Join us for a introductory overview of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the history of Aotearoa — and to take part in a conversation about building a future that is decolonial, anti-racist and liberatory for us all.

This workshop is now closed.

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Led by Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga, this introductory in-person workshop is for people of Asian descent to learn about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the connection to anti-Asian racism in Aotearoa.

Come and learn in a safe space. Run over a full day, this workshop will cover:

The history and context to the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840

He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni, the 1835 Declaration of Independence

The different understandings of the meaning of Te Tiriti o Waitangi held by Māori and the British at the time of signing

What happened after the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The history of migration of tauiwi (non-Māori) to Aotearoa and the impact of racism on these communities

What rights and responsibilities we have, as tauiwi (non-Māori) living in Aotearoa

This free workshop will be held in Balmoral on Saturday 2 July, from 9am-4pm.

Lunch will be provided.

Please note, everybody will be expected to take a RAT before entering the space to ensure the health and safety of those attending.

This workshop is limited to 30 people.