Māori Cultural Principles: Supporting Emerging Scholars

• In Event: Division J Vice Presidential Session: Power, People and Place: Linking Indigenous Place to Belonging in Higher Education

Abstract

It is documented that over the past 12 years the number of Māori postgraduate degrees has grown significantly (Statistics NZ, 2013). A key development that has contributed to this growth is the Māori and Indigenous (MAI) Te Kupenga doctoral programme (McKinley et.al. 2009, McKinley et.al 2011 Ormond & Williams 2013), which has seen increased enrolment and completion of doctoral studies by Māori. Ormond & Williams (2013) note that there is a need to develop similar programmes for Māori and Indigenous researchers at all stages of their career, including as they transition into early career scholars. The aim of this presentation is to provide knowledge about the capacity building and career development needs of MAI early career scholars.

Authors

• Leonie Pihama, The University of Waikato

• Jenny Bol Jun Lee-Morgan, The University of Waikato