Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 16, 2017 17:57:43 GMT 12
RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY RECOGNISED
Raumati South woman Di Daniels has been selected as a finalist for the 2017 Women of Influence Awards in its diversity category.
With a backlog of experience supporting Maori and indigenous people in New Zealand communities, Di is recognised for having gone above and beyond in her services.
Brought to New Zealand from Guernsey, an island off the coast of France, as a five year old, Di attended school on the Kapiti Coast.
There, she developed a strong sense of connection to New Zealand's indigenous culture and history.
"I found it extraordinary that my parents made no attempt to connect with the indigenous people of the land they'd chosen for us to settle in.
"Pakeha New Zealanders don't acknowledge that they walk on brown ground, and lack respect for the mana whenua of where they live."
"There's a huge gap in New Zealanders' understanding of New Zealand history, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Maori.
For 15 years I was part of a network of Waitangi trainers nationwide who worked with community groups, corporates and the public sector to raise awareness and promote understanding.......
www2.nzherald.co.nz/kapiti-news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503789&objectid=11905283
Raumati South woman Di Daniels has been selected as a finalist for the 2017 Women of Influence Awards in its diversity category.
With a backlog of experience supporting Maori and indigenous people in New Zealand communities, Di is recognised for having gone above and beyond in her services.
Brought to New Zealand from Guernsey, an island off the coast of France, as a five year old, Di attended school on the Kapiti Coast.
There, she developed a strong sense of connection to New Zealand's indigenous culture and history.
"I found it extraordinary that my parents made no attempt to connect with the indigenous people of the land they'd chosen for us to settle in.
"Pakeha New Zealanders don't acknowledge that they walk on brown ground, and lack respect for the mana whenua of where they live."
"There's a huge gap in New Zealanders' understanding of New Zealand history, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Maori.
For 15 years I was part of a network of Waitangi trainers nationwide who worked with community groups, corporates and the public sector to raise awareness and promote understanding.......
www2.nzherald.co.nz/kapiti-news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503789&objectid=11905283