International Indigenous Development Research Conference 2012
27th – 30th June 2012, Auckland, New Zealand
The 5th Biennial Nga Pae o te Maramatanga conference will highlight indigeneity and the multidisciplinary approach used for indigenous development
Important Dates
Abstracts Submission close: 1st December 2011
Registrations Open: January 2012 (tbc)
Notification and Draft Programme Released: 10th March 2012 (tbc)
Earlybird registration deadline: April 2012 (tbc)
Presentations and papers will address all aspects of the following themes central to the realisation of indigenous development:
• Optimising Indigenous Economic Wellbeing – addressing issues, needs and opportunities arising in Mâori and indigenous communities leading to increased economic independence and self-determination.
• Healthy and Thriving Indigenous Families – addressing issues, needs and opportunities arising in indigenous families leading to health, successful and thriving indigenous families.
• Enhancing Indigenous Distinctiveness – understanding the distinctive contributions that indigenous communities – people, knowledge, assets, resources – do and may yet make to the world at large. Yielding opportunities for development that may not be sourced from any other community or population.
More information on abstract submission, expected outcomes, and review process can be found at the conference website.