POSTPONED

The Imagining Decolonisation Wānanga, planned to run 18-20 February, unfortunately has been postponed.

With NZ being in COVID-19 Protection Framework ‘Red’ traffic light, and the rise in COVID cases, we are taking a cautious approach to ensure the safety of all those who were planning to attend.

We are committed to bringing the Imagining Decolonisation Wānanga into fruition at a later date.

We would like to acknowledge the time the keynote speakers, panellists and workshop facilitators have put into planning the event, and making themselves available to participate in this mahi. We look forward to them joining us at a later date.

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This 3-day Wānanga will be a think-tank, a call to action, and a step ‘in process’ towards decolonisation here in Aotearoa.  

Many in the arts sector are calling to do things differently in this ever-changing and ever-connected world. They want to see transformational change in social, economic, and political terms, so bringing together artists, writers, Te Tiriti workers, politicians, academics, activists, and those with some knowledge of Te Tiriti: to kōrero, workshop, explore and learn together will be just one of the steps needed towards building an equitable future in a decolonised Aotearoa. 

Inspired by the essays in Imagining Decolonisation  by Moana Jackson, Bianca Elkington, Rebecca Kiddle, Ocean Ripeka Mercier, Mike Ross, Jennie Smeaton and Amanda Thomas (BWB Texts), this event is open to the public and we invite people of all ages and nationalities with some knowledge of Te Tiriti-based issues to participate. 

If you have any queries please contact: Chora.Carleton@wcc.govt.nz