Te Kotahi Research Institute

Available now but get in quick as applications are due 1st August.
2024 Summer Internships for Māori Students in the ‘Beyond Prediction’ Data Science Platform

We are Beyond Prediction, a multidisciplinary data science team that has collaborators across the University of Auckland, Otago, Canterbury, and Massey. We study the application of data science to real-world problems such as ecology and genomics. We are also passionate about using data science and AI for the good of humankind, and using data science methods to improve the process of doing science.
We are seeking applications from Māori students for a 10 week paid internship over summer through the University of Auckland Ngā Motu Whakahī summer studentships.
We are looking for those who have an interest in data science, including but not limited to: Māori data sovereignty, genetics and genomics, epidemiology, quantitative social science, ecology and ecosystem biology, computer science, and bioinformatics.
We have a range of potential projects on offer and successful interns will be matched with a project to match their skills and interests.
Apply online here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-types/undergraduate-scholarships/summer-research-scholarships/how-to-apply.html

A summary of the details can be found here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-types/undergraduate-scholarships/summer-research-scholarships/summer-research-projects/science/nga-motu-whakahi.html

Ngā Motu Whakahī - The University of Auckland Ngā Motu Whakahī summer research projects

Director Maui Hudson recently attended the Expert meeting on accelerating access to human genomics for public health, held in Manila, Philippines, under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region.

The event gathered leading experts to reinforce initiatives in the human genomic field with a focus on achieving health and broader societal benefits.

For further insights into the event and its outcomes, please visit the following link:

Expert meeting on accelerating access to human genomics for public health Event highlights16 May 2024Human genomics: setting path for equitable access in the Western PacificThe first regional Expert Meeting on Accelerating Access to Human Genomics for Public Health took place in Manila, Philippines from 29 to 30 April 2024. The two-day event brought together 47 senior exp...

We are excited to open registrations for Indigidata Aotearoa 2024 and we have 15 fully funded positions available.

The Indigidata Aotearoa wananga is an Indigenous data science education workshop that aims to build capacity amongst Māori in: Māori data science, Māori data sovereignty, ethics, and cultural understandings.

The 3 day long residential programme will provide an opportunity for tauira and community data kaitiaki wanting to expand their knowledge, skills and experience surrounding Indigenous data science and data sovereignty. The purpose of this kaupapa is to empower Indigenous data scientists to safeguard Indigenous data, enabling communities to harness its potential.

Indigidata Aotearoa will be held from Mane 26th August to Wenerei 28th August. Participants who are accepted into the programme are expected to participate for the full 3 days and the pōwhiri on Rātapu 25th August.

Please register your interest now with this form: https://forms.gle/Sr7cvopuDC4aH3Su8
Registration will close 25th July and successful applicants will be informed the following week.

More information on the programme will be posted on the website https://www.indigidataaotearoa.com/

Indigidata Aotearoa 2024 Application Form Wellington and Kotahi Research Institute in partnership with Victoria University of Wellington and supported by New Zealand eScience Infrastructure (“NESI”), Genomics Aotearoa, MBIE projects TAIAO and Tikanga in Technology, are very pleased to hold the second Indigidata Aotearoa wānanga in Augu...

Yesterday our Kanapu team were at Te Kotahi Research Institute's Approaches to Benefit-Sharing Summit at The University of Waikato, learning more about this important kaupapa.

Access and benefit-sharing refers to how genetic resources may be accessed, and how users (e.g. a company) and providers (e.g. traditional knowledge holders) reach agreement on the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits that might result from their use. This is important to te ao Māori, that our traditional knowledge and whakapapa to our many kinds of taonga is acknowledged and respected.

We heard perspectives on access and benefit sharing in Australia and the Pacific as well as here in Aotearoa.

We have many insights to share with rōpū participating in Te Ako Rau who are all kaitiaki of mātauranga Māori in some shape or form. Kia kaha tātou!

Rawe!
What an awesome response we've had to our 'Approaches to Benefit-Sharing Summit'. All seats have been filled, and registrations have closed. If you've missed out, don't worry! A recording of the event will be made available on our website.

We have a hectic week ahead, but it'll be worth it to bring together this discussion. We're excited to have our guests from Australia and all over the motu contributing their perspectives to the event. It will be a big day to see the launch of our IP Guidelines, the culmination of many hours of work by the TKRI team.
Mauri ora!

Kia hiwa rā!

Register now for Te Kotahi Research Institute Summit: Approaches to Benefit-Sharing.

Held at Gallaghers Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato on Thursday 20th June 2024.

For those interested in learning more about the protection of mātauranga Māori, IP and benefit-sharing with Indigenous communities.

Keep an eye out for our exclusive speaker line-up.

Please register your attendance below:
https://forms.office.com/r/iiyniyppxi

Reminder for next Tuesday 1pm - register now at https://bit.ly/3TPA2QB

The Whāki webinar is scheduled for 30 Āperira 1pm. Register for the zoom link here: https://bit.ly/3TPA2QB

Paul Brown, Te Taka Keegan (Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato), Ben Ritchie (Nicholson Consulting) and Daniel Wilson (Waipapa Taumata Rau) are sharing the Tikanga in Technology teams latest mahi on Māori Algorithmic Sovereignty.

For background Te Mana Raraunga has a summary of some of the principles (https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/resources-copy) involved in this latest publication
https://datascience.codata.org/articles/10.5334/dsj-2024-015

The Global Indigenous Leadership in Genomics Symposium (GILGS’24) is being held on May 7th - 9th, 2024, hosted by SING Canada at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

For those interested in the impact the SING Consortium has on Indigenous science and education please see the flyer below. The SING whānau welcome community members who are able to join this momentous gathering.

The Whāki webinar is scheduled for 30 Āperira 1pm. Register for the zoom link here: https://bit.ly/3TPA2QB

Paul Brown, Te Taka Keegan (Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato), Ben Ritchie (Nicholson Consulting) and Daniel Wilson (Waipapa Taumata Rau) are sharing the Tikanga in Technology teams latest mahi on Māori Algorithmic Sovereignty.

For background Te Mana Raraunga has a summary of some of the principles (https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/resources-copy) involved in this latest publication
https://datascience.codata.org/articles/10.5334/dsj-2024-015

We're very proud to see this recognition of our impressive office Manager Maia Svadlenak-Gardiner - both an advocate for us at Te Mata Punenga o Te Kotahi as well as in the community. Rawe e hoa!

The Wellness Advocate Healing From Burnout With Te Ao Māori Wellness advocate Maia Gardiner on how using a Te Ao Māori lens, and the hauora health model, is helping her heal from burnout.

Can Indigenous knowledge and Western science work together? New center bets yes NSF commits $30 million for “two-eyed seeing” to combat climate change, food insecurity, and the loss of traditional culture

A reminder that this kōrerorero is on tomorrow - register now to hear from Paul and Kaye-Maree .....
Looking forward to hearing from Paul and Kaye-Maree on Tuesday 31st October at 1pm. This months Whāki webinar will look into Māori Data Sovereignty and whānau data. Please register at bit.ly/45CQFD8

Tēnā tātou!!

We have some exciting news, SING Aotearoa applications are now open for SING 2024 in Te Tai Tokerau.

The SING (Summer Internship for Indigenous Peoples in Genomics) Aotearoa programme is designed to develop indigenous understanding of genomics alongside some of the best researchers in New Zealand and the world.

The keystone event is a week-long internship wānanga programme providing participants with knowledge and experience in wet-labs (biological samples, DNA), dry labs (computer analysis, biostatistics) and simulation labs (cultural and ethical scenarios).

APPLY BELOW! Applications close Friday 10th Nov.

SING Aotearoa Summer Internship for INdigenous peoples in Genomics

TDWG 2023 TDWG Annual Conference - A hybrid conference in Hobart, Australia, 9-13 October

Rawe Haki rāua ko Māui. Inspiring team of Indigenous researchers. Looking forward to real world collaborative outcomes for our taiao and tangata.

Dr Haki Tuaupiki and Associate Professor Maui Hudson, from Te Whare Wananga o Waikato, have been shoulder-tapped as investigators within the newly launched NSF Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (CBIKS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass), USA 🇺🇸

CBIKS connects Indigenous knowledge with Western science to tackle urgent issues like climate change, archaeological site preservation, cultural heritage protection, and changing food systems, which disproportionately affect Indigenous communities. Their research team comprises top Indigenous scientists from diverse backgrounds, including Native American, First Nations, Métis, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native, Māori, and Aboriginal Australian communities.

Read the full story 👉 https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-opinion/media/2023/waikato-researchers-shoulder-tapped-for-us30m-centre-for-braiding-indigenous-knowledge-and-science


University of Waikato - Tauranga The University of Waikato

A new publication from our Director Maui Hudson and some of the GIDA (Global Indigenous Data Alliance) hoamahi has just been released "Recognising Indigenous Provenance in Biodiversity Records". You can read the abstract from the Indigenous Metadata Symposium held at NYC on 9th May 2023 in Biodiversity Information Science and Standards using https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.7.112610.

Recognising Indigenous Provenance in Biodiversity Records The advent of data-driven technologies and the increasing demand for data have brought about unique challenges for Indigenous data governance. The CARE principles emphasize Collective Benefit, Authority, Responsibility, and Ethics as essential pillars for ensuring that Indigenous data rights are uph...

The upcoming Whāki webinar will be a modified webinar/wānanga this month on e-DNA to hear brief presentations from the panel before shared discussions on Māori data governance and sovereignty in the developing research area. of environmental DNA (e-DNA).

When: Wednesday 20th September for 2 hours 11am-1pm
Register for the zoom using this link: bit.ly/4853kRO

Rawe

✨New paper: “Applying the ‘CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance’ to ecology and biodiversity research”

This Comment in Nature Ecology & Evolution published on 9 August advocates for the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance to “inform practitioners of ecological disciplines about the data rights of Indigenous Peoples in digital environments.”

Local Contexts was included in examples of the CARE Principles in practice.

The paper’s authors are:
✨Lydia Jennings (Pascua Yaqui, Huichol (Wixárika)) - School of Public Health & Native Nations Institute, University of Arizona
✨Talia Anderson - University of Arizona School of Geography, Development & Environment
✨Andrew Martinez (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community) - Native Nations Institute, University of Arizona
✨Rogena Sterling - Te Kotahi Research Institute
✨Dominique David Chavez (Arawak Taíno) - Department of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship, Colorado State University
✨Ibrahim Garba (Karai-Karai) - Native Nations Institute, University of Arizona
✨Maui Hudson (Whakatōhea, Ngāruahine, Ngā Puhi) - Local Contexts and Te Kotahi Research Institute, University of Waikato
✨Nanibaa’ A. Garrison (Navajo Nation) - UCLA Institute for Society and Genetics & School of Medicine, University of California
✨Stephanie Russo Carroll (Dene/Ahtna) - College of Public Health and Native Nations Institute, University of Arizona

Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-023-02161-2

The inaugural Indigidata Aotearoa Wānanga will be held 21-24 August by Te Kotahi Research Institute, NeSI, REANNZ, Genomics Aotearoa, TAIAO, and Tikanga in Technology with the aim to build capacity among Māori in Māori data science, Māori data sovereignty, Māori data ethics, & Māori data apps. Details: https://indigidataaotearoa.com

The July Whāki webinar will be held on Tuesday 25th July at 1pm.
Register here: https://bit.ly/46HFXge

Taonga species and Māori Data Sovereignty will be the focus this month. Assoc Prof Maui Hudson will moderate a discussion with a panel considering rights and interests of Māori with regards to commercialisation, policy and research with taonga species.

Please join us and bring pātai for the panel to consider.
Thanks to MBIE Tikanga in Technology project for support

GIDA are holding a second webinar for the IEEE Recommended Practice for the Provenance of Indigenous Peoples’ Data on June 28, 10 pm (UTC). GIDA hopes such standards will support the implementation of principles for Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Data Governance.
Indigenous peoples and those working with indigenous communities are welcomed to join this discussion, register at https://bit.ly/41mpZVz

More information on the consultation process can be found at https://www.gida-global.org/ieee-provenance

Mitchells mahi with hapū and taonga species in the news - titiro

The magic of mushies: an excerpt from Fungi of Aotearoa by Liv Sisson Our shared history with fungi is wild and wonderful. And it’s only just the beginning.

The long-awaited Māori Data Governance Model was launched in late May by Te Kāhui Raraunga, the operational arm of the national tribal leaders data group. An amazing accomplishment by all those involved - rawe!

Ngā Hua I Resources | Te Kāhui Raraunga On this page you will find resources, papers, videos and media. This includes videos discussing some of our kaupapa, and introductory videos about Te Whata, our data platform.

What is the CPTPP and can it contribute to wellbeing outcomes for Indigenous peoples through trade? Please join the conversation around this kaupapa at the University of Waikato on 28-29th June.

Home - CPTPP23 - Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato You are warmly invited to attend Te Kāhui a Kiwa - How can the CPTPP advance te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous self-determination and wellbeing? Conference 2023 being held from 28 - 29 June 2023, at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato, Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

Neuroethical implications of focused ultrasound for neuropsychiatric illness MR-guided focused ultrasound is a promising intervention for treatment-resistant mental illness, and merits contextualized ethical exploration in rela…

Pleased to have a new publication released published in Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics, section Scholarly Communication.
Indigenous Peoples' Rights in Data: A Contribution Towards Indigenous Research Sovereignty, by Maui Hudson, Stephanie Carroll, Jane Anderson, Darrah Blackwater, Felina M Cordova-Marks, Jewel Cummins, Dominique David-Chavez, Adam Fernadez, Ibrahim Garba, Danielle Hiraldo, Mary Beth Jager, Lydia L Jennings, Andrew Martinez, Rogena Sterling, Jennifer Walker, Robyn K Rowe.

To view the online publication, please click here:

Indigenous Peoples' Rights in Data: a contribution toward Indigenous Research Sovereignty Indigenous Peoples' right to sovereignty forms the foundation for advocacy and actions toward greater Indigenous self-determination and control across a range of domains that impact Indigenous Peoples' communities and cultures. Declarations for sovereignty are rising throughout Indigenous communitie...

A reminder about the upcoming Whāki webinar on Wednesday at 2pm with Nicholson Consulting. See link to register below.

Whāki Webinar Series: Weaving Māori Data Expertise into the Government Data System Design
When: Wednesday 26th April 2pm (NZT) note the slightly later starting time
Where: Zoom. please register here: bit.ly/3KyzsTT

Data is more than just zeroes and ones; data holds the mauri of people and whakapapa. So how do you design a truly equitable government data system – one that upholds Te Tiriti and meets the needs and aspirations of all in Aotearoa?

We are pleased to invite back Ernestynne Walsh, Ben Ritchie and Shanara Wallace to present as part of the Whāki Webinar Series.

Ernie, Ben and Shanara will be sharing their experience working together with Stats NZ to improve the way the government data system works for Māori. The team will discuss how they applied their expertise in Māori data sovereignty, decolonising algorithms, analysing data approaches through Te Tiriti, and te reo me ōna tikanga to deliver this piece of mahi.