Self-Determining Community Leadership in the Return of Indigenous Rights: Research, Remedy, Repair, and Renewal

• In Event: Indigenous Leadership: Research, Remedy, and the Right to Self-Determination

Abstract

Māori leaders in the claims under the Treaty of Waitangi argue that addressing historical grievances and fostering more equitable futures for Māori communities is integral. They work diligently to ensure that the rights of their people are recognized and upheld, that their cultural heritage is preserved, and that socio-economic development is facilitated. The primary focus of the study is examining community-based leadership in the context of the Treaty of Waitangi negotiations. The unique experiences the participants brought to and took away from their negotiations with the Crown were of specific interest. This is a comprehensive study of community-based leadership in the Treaty of Waitangi negotiations, which explored the complex interplay between history, culture, politics, and community dynamics.

Authors

• Ivy Kahukiwa Smith, Te Kōpere o te Iwi o Hineuru

• Teracia Smith, Massey University

• Margaret J. Maaka, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa