Conference Proceedings

Proceedings of the 4th International Traditional Knowledge Conference 2010

This Proceedings contains 60 papers on the theme “Kei Muri i te Kāpara He Tangata Kē: Recognising, Engaging, Understanding Difference”.  It is a unique collection of writing by indigenous researchers and those acutely interested in the knowledge and life worlds of indigenous peoples. The papers come from across all disciplines and move beyond identifying and understanding problems toward creative solutions that seek to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Te Tatau Pounamu: The Greenstone Door Traditional Knowledge and Gateways to Balanced Relationships

The Traditional Knowledge Conference 2008 focused on traditional knowledge and gateways to balanced relationships. The conference title, Te Tatau Pounamu: The Greenstone Door, referred in a figurative sense to how, in times of trouble, peace could be secured and warfare ended through a political marriage and the exchange of greenstone. The peace thus established was often likened to a greenstone door as both were seen as being durable, strong and highly valuable.

Proceedings of the Mātauranga Taketake - Traditional Knowledge Conference 2006 - Indigenous Indicators of Well-being: Perspectives, Practices,

The Mātauranga Taketake: Traditional Knowledge Conference was convened in June 2006 to address issues, practices, models and perspectives for protecting, sustaining and nurturing traditional systems of knowledge. The Conference invited participants to consider the following questions:

Proceedings of the Indigenous Knowledges Conference - Reconciling Academic Priorities with Indigenous Realities 2005

This 4 day conference brought together scholars from a range of disciplinary fields and nations to develop discipline-based responses to the real-world struggles of Māori and indigenous peoples.

Traditional Knowledge and Research Ethics Conference 2004 Proceedings

Tikanga Rangahau Mātauranga Tuku Iho: Traditional Knowledge and Research Ethics Conference 2004
Held at Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, 10–12 June 2004

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga’s inaugural Traditional Knowledge Conference was held in June 2004. The theme of the conference was traditional knowledge and research ethics.

Te Tatau Pounamu: The Greenstone Door Traditional Knowledge and Gateways to Balanced Relationships

Te Tatau Pounamu: The Greenstone Door: Traditional Knowledge and Gateways to Balanced Relationships
Held: 8–11 June 2008, Auckland, New Zealand