In June 2019 the University of Waikato is hosting the Native American Indigenous Studies Association Annual Conference. Te Kotahi Research Institute, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, the MAI Ki Waikato Doctoral Support Programme and the MAI ki Tāmaki Doctoral Support Programme will host this pre-conference event for Māori and Indigenous Doctoral Scholars. This event is planned for June 20 -23rd 2019 and will provide an opportunity for networking for Māori and Indigenous Doctoral scholars and create a safe space for the presentation of PhD research projects.

The academic staff leading the event development are Associate Professor Leonie Pihama, Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith, Dr Naomi Simmonds and Dr Hinekura Smith. The event is also supported by the other MAI site coordinators across Aotearoa.

Indigenous faculty are encouraged to attend. Please note that fees are applicable to faculty attending.

ABSTRACT  SUBMISSIONS CLOSED 31 DECEMBER 2018 (NZ STANDARD TIME)

REGISTRATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED.