Aotearoa: Introduction to New Zealand Treaty Society

Description

Beginning with the Treaty of Waitangi, this paper looks at significant events and issues in the shaping of contemporary New Zealand society. Topics include: Colonisation: arrival of Europeans, Musket Wars, Treaty of Waitangi, alienation of land, NZ Wars, population decimation. 20th Century Recovery: Price of Citizenship, Maori Battalion, assimilation, racism. Renaissance: urbanisation, activism, Waitangi Tribunal. Revitalisation of culture: language, kapa haka, education, health, business, radio, television, film, sport. Current issues: Treaty settlements, tribal development, leadership, self-determination, indigenous human rights, biculturalism, multi-culturalism and identity