PROJECTS
Some of Pou Kapua Academy of Culture, Arts, Science and Enterprise projects are outlined here - along with a few links:
Pou Kapua – the largest Māori / Pacific Pou / totem in the world – at 80’ high; carved by team of master carvers and international Indigenous artists, Pou Kapua stands in Manukau, New Zealand – a symbol of our identity and sovereignty
Hakamana – Māori Computer Keyboard System – see www.hakamana.com
Native Science Academy - see http://silverbuffalo.org/NativeAmericanAcademy.html
World Tribe Canoe - see http://www.nativeland.org/canoe_project.html
With local California tribes Pou Kapua Academy have commenced conceptual designs for the creation of an Intertribal World Canoe as a catalyst for the development of an indigenous canoe academy which will be based in San Francisco. Taking a pathway similar to that of their co-creation of the magnificent Pou Kapua now standing in Manukau, the Intertribal World Canoe will bring native peoples from around the world to collaborate on this “functional living taonga” as an example of cross cultural understandings of world climate change and its effects on indigenous peoples. It will provide a way to support cultures, language and customs with the challenges that exist in the twenty first century.
This world canoe could serve as a sacred container for the “original instructions” of native peoples and create a symbolic lifeboat with essential seeds, foods, baskets, bundles, and teachings. As an educational, visual and artistic project enabling artists from around the world to take part, it will be unique and original and aid in changing perceptions through creative leadership.
Bioneers - see http://www.bioneers.org/conference/2010-bioneers-program
Presenting at the October Bioneers Conference in 2009 and 2010 in San Francisco Tania and Wikuki spoke about language conservation using both traditional and contemporary approaches, methods and technologies; Pacific canoe traditions, enthonavigation, and cultural sustainability. They shared stories of the meanings of taonga and cultural treasures, and the importance of the land, islands, waters, oceans and rivers of their tribes and nations.
Guardians of the Surui Rainforest, Amazon - see http://www.amazonteam.org/uploads/pages/283/ACT_2009_AnnualReport_Final.pdf
Research and evaluation (sample of current and previous projects)
- Whanau Ora - Maori and Pacific health - see http://www.hauoracoalition.maori.nz/uploads/pdf/businesscase/Business-Case-Summary.pdf
- Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA)
- Health Sector Workforce (Health B4U; Physicians Assistant)
- Midwifery - First Year of Practice; Rural Midwifery; Complex Care Training
- Community Development / Social Entrepreneurship / Capacity Building
- Mahi Aroha / Volunteering - see http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/documents/work-pragramme/encouraging-participation/volunteering-research/mahi-aroha.pdf
- Crime and Safety / Justice / Court Education for Young Witnesses
- Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM Tonga) - see http://www.pmo.gov.to/tongastats/documents/GEM_tonga_2009/GEM%20Tonga%202009%20-%20Volume%20One%20-%202010.pdf
Further projects listings and resources to follow ...