Pono and a Write Retreat

• In Event: 18.015 - Diversity in Community: Indigenous Scholars Writing

Abstract

Writing is an art and so I ask, how might a perspective of a more satisfying or ‘write’ retreat for a community of Indigenous scholars encourage a clearer idea of how Indigenous languages, cultures and knowledge can enhance education through high-quality writing and research that extend theory and practice?
In this chapter, the question is addressed by considering ways that Indigenous scholars might work together to make writing, as an art, as common and acceptable as writing an email or tweet. By considering the spirit of pono and the conception of a ‘write’ retreat to create goodwill and to silence critics of passion, the audience will be provided with ideas and approaches to establish a sanctuary of belonging and inclusion in which Indigenous scholars might write words of truth and beauty in peace and tranquility.

Author

• Tangiwai Kepa, NZARE