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Decolonisation Books These books highlight the way colonisation has oppressed Māori, their whenua, tikanga and reo, and how we can work towards healing that. Many of them are from , an amazing New Zealand publisher. You could also check out the Spinoff reading list watch , or join reading groups such as and . Bridget Williams Books Read Our Words, Aunty Tina's Anti Racism Reading Nook He Hōmiromiro (STIRNZ) Kei te pai Press Conversations about Indigenous Rights Edited by Selwyn Katene and Rawiri Taonui A sharp assessment of how New Zealand is meeting its obligations under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples, this book reflects on the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration and examines its relevance in New Zealand. Best of E -Tangata (Bridget Williams Books) Edited by Tapu Misa and Gary Wilson Māori, Pasifika and Pākehā writers grapple with topics that range from politics and social issues to history and popular culture. Decolonisation in Aotearoa Edited by Jessica Hutchings and Jenny Lee-Morgan This book examines decolonisation and Māori education in Aotearoa New Zealand in ways that seeks to challenge, unsettle and provoke for change, drawing together leading Māori writers and intellectuals on topics that are at the heart of a decolonising education agenda. Imagining Decolonisation By various authors (published by BWB) This book seeks to demystify decolonisation using illuminating, real-life examples. By exploring the impact of colonisation on Māori and non-Māori alike, Imagining Decolonisation presents a transformative vision of a country that is fairer for all. Kia Whawhai Tonu M tou ā By Ranginui Walker History of Aotearoa, New Zealand, for the first time from a Māori perspective. Looking at the way Māori have been involved in an endless struggle for justice, equality and self-determination. The title is taken from the famous response by Māori defenders at Ōrākau in the New Zealand wars, stating that they would never surrender. Ngāpuhi Speaks Commisioned by Kuia and Kaum of Ng uhi ātua āp An independent report about He Wakaputanga o Te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni (1835) & Te Tiriti o Waitangi (1840). It summarises and assesses the Ngāpuhi Nui Tonu evidence given at the Initial Hearing of their Waitangi Tribunal claim. Ngā Pākanga o Aotearoa By Vincent O'Malley The New Zealand Wars were a series of conflicts that profoundly shaped the course and direction of our nation’s history. They are an integral part of the New Zealand story but we have not always cared to remember or acknowledge them. The Platform By Melani Anae In a book that is both deeply personal and highly political, Melani Anae recalls the radical activism of Auckland’s Polynesian Panthers. In solidarity with the US Black Panther Party, the Polynesian Panthers was founded in response to the racist treatment of Pacific Islanders in the era of the Dawn Raids. This Pākehā Life By Allison Jones A timely and perceptive memoir from author and academic Alison Jones. As questions of identity come to the fore once more in New Zealand, this frank and humane account of a life spent traversing Pākehā and Māori worlds offers important insights into our shared life on these islands. Colouring in the White Spaces By Anne Milne Describes the 25 year journey of two schools and their community’s determination to resist and reject alienating school environments in favour of a relevant culturally-located, bilingual learning model based in a secure cultural identity, stable positive relationships, and aroha. Decolonizing Methodologies By Linda Tuhiwai Smith This essential volume explores intersections of imperialism and research. Concepts such as 'discovery' and 'claiming' are discussed in this book, and an argument presented that the decolonisation of research methods will help to reclaim control over indigenous ways of knowing and being. Kia mau: Resisting colonial fictions By Tina Ngata A compilation of critical essays written about New Zealand's TUIA 250 Commemorations of James Cook's voyages to New Zealand and the Pacific, and the impact they have on Māori and the wider struggle against colonialism. M āori Sovereignty By Donna Awatere A powerful argument about the costs to Māori of cultural imperialism and the importance of indigenous peoples recovering their own cultures. Polynesian Panthers By Melani Anae, Leilani Tamu, and Lautofa Iuli This book records the Pacific rights and social activist movement in New Zealand, told by those who were there. They sought to raise consciousness and took action in response to the racism and discrimination Pacific peoples faced in New Zealand. Te Tiriti o Waitangi By Ross Calman, Mark Derby and Toby Morris This graphic novel provides a fresh approach to the story of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. It covers a wide time span, from the arrival of Polynesian explorers to the signing of Te Tiriti, to the New Zealand Wars, and through to the modern-day Treaty settlement process. The Treaty of Waitangi - New Edition By Claudia Orange Claudia Orange’s writing on the Treaty has contributed to New Zealanders’ understanding of this history for over thirty years. In this new edition of her popular illustrated history, Dr Orange brings the narrative of Te Tiriti up to date, covering major developments in iwi claims and Treaty settlements. Two Hundred and Fifty Ways to Start an Essay about Captain Cook By Alice Te Punga Somerville 'There was never a single beginning point for the history of this place'. Alice Te Punga Somerville employs her deep research and dark humour to skilfully channel her response to Cook’s global colonial legacy in this revealing and defiant BWB Text. Working as allies By Jen Margaret Non-indigenous supporters of indigenous justice in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand discuss their practice. They reflect on what led them to become involved in indigenous justice issues, what informs their approach and how they know if their work is useful.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi What is the difference between Te Tiriti and The Treaty? What are the articles? How does it apply to us today? The resources below can help to answer some of these questions. Te Tiriti o Waitangi the most important document for Tangata Tiriti living in Aotearoa. One of the most common misconceptions is that Te Tiriti is about Māori, but really it is about the limits of Crown power and how Tangata Tiriti are able to be in Aotearoa, and what our responsiblilities are. Translations - read Te Tiriti: The whole treaty is less than a page, it is totally worth reading it if you haven't before. Make sure to look at a more recently translated version, rather than the original English version to properly understand Te Tiriti. Below is an awesome reading guide made by Tamaki Treaty Workers, and a comparison of the original and newly translated English versions (with notes) by Hugh Kauwharu. Isn't it time to look at the Treaty of Waitangi? Te Tiriti o Waitangi: English Text vs Modern English Translation Websites: Treaty 2 U TREATY 2 U tells the story of New Zealand’s founding document: the Treaty of Waitangi. It covers the events that led up to the Treaty. It explains what is written in the documents, and the crucial differences between the Māori and English versions. Treaty Resource Centre Resources from the Treaty and anti-racism movements, events and actions from the 1960s to today. Make sure to have a look at the historical overview and the true/false quiz. He Tohu Exerpts from a museum exhibition on Te Tiriti, as well as He Wakaputanga and Womens Suffrage Petition. It looks at the history of these documents and provides links to other great resources. Film: Waitangi - What really happened A 7 part educational TV show depicting reenactments of the events leading up to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document. Overviews: Lost in Translation Inspired by an epiphany at the Waitangi Treaty grounds in 2000, and after learning New Zealand’s founding document was actually several pieces of paper, comedian Mike King went on a quest to learn the stories behind Te Tiriti O Waitangi. Aotearoa History Show Episode 4 of this podcast and video series focuses on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as part of telling the story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day. Many websites on our history have pages about Te Tiriti o Waitangi, giving an overview of its background, who wrote it, who signed it, what each version says and much more. Archives New Zealand Te Ara New Zealand History Waitangi Tribunal Books: Te Tiriti o Waitangi By Ross Calman, Mark Derby and Toby Morris This graphic novel provides a fresh approach to the story of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. It covers a wide time span, from the arrival of Polynesian explorers to the signing of Te Tiriti, to the New Zealand Wars, and through to the modern-day Treaty settlement process. The Treaty of Waitangi - New Edition By Claudia Orange Claudia Orange’s writing on the Treaty has contributed to New Zealanders’ understanding of this history for over thirty years. In this new edition of her popular illustrated history, Dr Orange brings the narrative of Te Tiriti up to date, covering major developments in iwi claims and Treaty settlements.

Social Media Get people who are talking about race and identity into your Instagram, Facebook or Twitter feed. There is no substitute for face to face relationships but social media can be the spark. Facebook Asians supporting Tino Rangatiratanga This groups main purpose is to help build a bridge and connect Māori and Asian communities. ROAR - Rangatahi Organised Against Racism Facilitates open discussion about race and racism here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Watch this space to hear how race and racism has impacted tertiary youth. Tamaki Treaty Workers A network of groups and individuals in Tāmaki-makau-rau who affirm Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the basis for the future of Aotearoa. Tauiwi mō matike mai Facebook group A forum for building the movement of tauiwi (non-Māori) supporting treaty-based constitutional transformation as envisaged by Matike Mai Aotearoa. Instagram Ngāti Frybread Critical meme page on racism and decolonisation. BIPOC Knowledge Directory A collaborative archive for black, brown and indigenous peoples knowledge/directory for donation links petitions and other archives. ActionStation Aotearoa Honour Te Tiriti. People and Papatūānuku > Profit

Fav Resources These resources are our personal highlights, we chose the ones we thought are most accessible and had the best connection to this kaupapa. This page is a great place to start learning! E - Tangata Building a stronger Māori and Pacific presence in New Zealand media. Brilliant essays, interviews and other kōrero. Land of the Long White Cloud RNZ documentary series interviewing Pākehā about how they overcome feelings of guilt to take positive action against racism in Aotearoa. Rediscovering Aotearoa A series of articles, podcasts and documentaries that travels Aotearoa meeting young Kiwis as they discuss the impacts of colonisation today, modern race relations and how they are decolonising themselves. Me and White Supremacy By Layla F. Saad A powerful 28 day workbook designed to help white readers to understand and dismantle their privilege and fragility around race. Highly recommended! You can buy the book or download on Audible. You can also read the Stuff review , or download a free excerpt. Imagining Decolonisation By various authors (published by BWB) This book seeks to demystify decolonisation using illuminating, real-life examples. By exploring the impact of colonisation on Māori and non-Māori alike, Imagining Decolonisation presents a transformative vision of a country that is fairer for all. White Fragility By Robin DiAngelo Why it's so hard for white people to talk about racsim: Exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality. Tātoutātou Guide to Allyship White Supremacy Pyramid Racism and white defensiveness in Aotearoa: A Pākehā perspective By Max Harris ‘To honour the treaty, we must first settle colonisation’: the long road from colonial devastation to balance, peace and harmony By Margaret Mutu White privilege: Unpacking the invisible knapsack By Peggy McIntosh What's Required From Tangata Tiriti By Tina Ngata

Check your Pākehā Privilege Welcome to Check your Pākehā Privilege, a space to share resources that help Pākehā understand how colonisation impacts Aoteroa, do antiracism work, reflect on our privileges, and uphold our responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. To find out more about this website, you can visit the page, or learn about some of the terms we use at About A Note on Language. Resources Browse a collection of resources including books, films, podcasts and other media focused on exploring the past, present and future of decolonisation and anti racism in Aotearoa. View Collection Constitutions Learn about historical documents such as He Whakaputanga o Nui Tireni, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as well as The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the future of constitutional change through Matike Mai. Reflections Read through helpful analogies relating to this work, reflect on questions of privilege and identity, find answers to combat common racist narratives, and get ideas for anti racist and decolonial action.

Answering racists? Here are some possible responses to common racist narratives, which are often weaponised as microaggresions against people of colour or used to shift the blame of being racist. They are often caused because we find it scary to confront our privilege and don't want to be seen as bad people. 'But all lives matter' Saying "All Lives Matter" as a response to "Black Lives Matter" is like saying the fire department should spray down all houses in a neighborhood, even if only one house is on fire, because all the houses matter. And yes, your house does matter. One hundred per cent. But your house is not on fire. - Keegan Micheal Key (based on the by Kris Straub) cartoon 'But my family has always called it that' Read Rawinia Higgins' article on The Spinoff: Mangling Māori names is no longer 'the way it is' ". . . Was quite right to say that these were the pronunciations she grew up with. But that does not make those pronunciations the best choice. While we can’t ever get our voices entirely away from the way we were brought up, we have a choice." ​ 'But that's reverse racism' Watch this video from Huffpost Minorities have fewer opportunities to express prejudice against white people, and they lack the institutional power that protects them if they do. Reverse racism doesn't exist. In Layla F. Saad's words: "Racism is prejudice plus power" meaning that although marginalised racial groups might have prejudices, they can never be racist as they don't have the systemic power that white supremacy affords Pākehā. This argument is often targeted at affirmative action or quota programs, a response to that would be to look at understanding how widespread racism disadvantages people of colour getting a job or a place in a university, and that these programs are needed to help level the playing field. 'But I/we/they didn't mean it like that' This is a common reaction to people being called out for racism, because they don't want to confront having done something wrong. Have a look at the sandals and boots metaphor on the analogies pages - if you step on someones feet, you understand that you caused harmed even though you didn't mean to, and so you should apologise. This is the same with being racist. If a person of colour feels it was racist, then it is racist. Your job is to learn what you did wrong, no matter your intention, and not do it again. 'But I treat everyone the same regardless of their race/we're all just one human race' Even if you think you don't treat people differently because of their colour, being raised in a society full of white supremacy means we inevitably hold an unconscious bias that influences the way we treat people. You can test your own unconscious bias with Harvard Universities . Saying you are colourblind also supports the illusion that we are racism does not exist and that POC's experiences of racism aren't real. Project Implicit 'But I didn't colonise anyone/thats in history/we should just move on' Although you may not have been there or actively harmed people in the past, you inevitably uphold institutional racism by not confronting and dismantling white supremacy in your own life and in your community. The effects of colonisation still disadvantage Māori, and still privilege you. We cannot move on until the harms done in the past have been reconciled and we have a truly equitable society.

Anti racism - International Books These books have a focus on the way racism and white supremacy appear in systems and our lives, from an international perspective. To purchase some of these books and see more, check out the . Women's Bookshop Courageous Conversations about Race By Glenn E. Singleton A field guide for achieving equity in schools. Examining the achievement gap in education through the prism of race, the authors explain the need for candid, courageous conversations about race in order to understand why performance inequity persists. Me and White Supremacy By Layla F. Saad A powerful 28 day workbook designed to help white readers to understand and dismantle their privilege and fragility around race. Highly recommended! You can buy the book or download on Audible. You can read the Stuff review , or download a free excerpt. I Don't See Colour Edited by Bettina Bergo and Tracey Nicholls Who is white, and why should we care? This volume gathers together some of the most influential scholars of privilege and marginalisation in philosophy, sociology, economics, psychology, literature, and history to examine the idea of whiteness. So You Want to Talk About Race By Ijeoma Oluo Guides readers of all races through addressing such as issues as intersectionality, affirmative action, "model minorities", privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word, trying to create honest conversations about racism. Why I'm no Longer Talking to White People About Race By Reni Eddo-Lodge A powerful and provocative argument on the role that race and racism play in modern Britain, by award-winning journalist Reni Eddo-Lodge. Exploring everything from eradicated black history to the inextricable link between class and race in Britain. How to be an Antiracist By Ibram X. Kendi "The opposite of racism isn't not racism, it's anti-racism." This book punctures all the myths and taboos that so often cloud our understanding, from arguments about what race is and whether racial differences exist to the complications that arise when race intersects with ethnicity, class, gender and sexuality. Racism without racists By Eduardo Bonilla-Silva This book documents how, beneath our contemporary conversation about race, there lies a full-blown arsenal of arguments, phrases, and stories that whites use to account for—and ultimately justify—racial inequalities. The fifth edition of this provocative book makes clear that color blind racism is as insidious now as ever. The Wretched of the Earth By Frantz Fanon Frantz Fanon's seminal work on the trauma of colonization made him the leading anti-colonialist thinker of the twentieth century. Written at the height of the Algerian war for independence from French colonial rule, it analyses the role of class, race, national culture and violence in the struggle for freedom. White Fragility By Robin DiAngelo Why it's so hard for white people to talk about racsim: Exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality.

Podcasts Listening to podcasts is a great way to learn and entertain yourself while driving, cooking, hanging up the washing or anything else. Get your ears and minds ready for these awesome podcasts, with topics ranging from history to tikanga to indigenous wāhine. About Race From the author behind the bestselling e, comes a podcast that takes the conversation a step further. Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Rac Good Ancestor Podcast An interview series with change-makers & culture-shapers exploring what it means to be a good ancestor, hosted by globally respected speaker, anti-racism educator and author, Layla F. Saad. Taringa With a mixture of Māori and English, the Taringa podcast is the perfect way to learn te reo and tikanga Māori in a fun and relaxed way. Episodes are posted weekly, discussing either kupu, iwi, stories or tikanga. Aotearoa History Show A podcast and video series from RNZ, telling the story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day. NUKU This non-profit social enterprise amplifies 100 Indigenous female change-makers and leaders through audio podcasts, photography, videography, books, art and live events. The Citizens Handbook A ten part video and podcast series and civics class for all New Zealanders covering history, law, politics, economics and international relations. The first 3 episode look at Tangata Whenua, settlers and the Settler Government. Rediscovering Aotearoa A series of articles, podcasts and documentaries that travels Aotearoa meeting young Kiwis as they discuss the impacts of colonisation today, modern race relations and how they are decolonising themselves. Pre - Treaty Stories A collection of short stories about encounters between between Māori and European prior to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. When digested collectively, a larger story unfolds. Black Sheep The shady, controversial and sometimes downright villainous characters of New Zealand history. Recommended episodes include Colonial Mastermind, Story of White Supremacy, Unjust, and Warrior Chief.

Organisations Across Aotearoa, there are various amazing groups fighting for decolonisation and doing anti racism work. If any of the below groups are based where you live, reach out and get involved. If there aren't any near you, you can start your own group or ask around in your community. Check out their social media too. Courageous Conversations (South Pacific) Transforming beliefs, behaviors, and results so people of all races can achieve at their highest levels and live their most empowered and powerful lives. Groundwork Groundwork works alongside organisations wishing to improve their understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are invested in creating systemic change and addressing systemic injustice. We work with organisations that are ready to take on the challenge of organisational transformation based on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Building a social movement that creates lasting change by enabling each person and community to claim their place in Aotearoa New Zealand, while recognising the right of others to do so too. Kotare Trust (Wellsford) Kotare’s vision is of a future with economic, social and environmental justice in Aotearoa based on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. STIR NZ (Stop Institutional Racism) A nationwide network of public health professionals and activist scholars committed to ending institutional racism within the administration of the public health sector. Network Waitangi (Ōtautahi and Whāngarei) Supports the development of a multicultural, Treaty-based society. Provides access to many amazing resources and educational content. Tātoutātou We are a network of young Indigenous people from Aotearoa working to support the kaupapa of decolonisation. We do community organising, professional services, and social media outreach. Tauiwi Solutions (Otepoti - Dunedin) A facilitation and workshop service offered by cross-cultural Tauiwi facilitators based in Otepoti (Dunedin). We have worked as facilitators since the 1980's and are skilled and experienced Treaty of Waitangi educators. Te Pumaomao Te Pumaomao is tikanga-based and presents strategies to develop a holistic understanding of cross-cultural relationships today. Te Pumaomao critically examines the on-going impacts of colonisation on Māori and other Indigenous Peoples in a way that empowers participants toward creating positive social change. Treaty Resource Centre Resources from the Treaty and anti-racism movements, events and actions from the 1960s to today.

Analogies and metaphors Metaphors are a really great way of being able to visualise and understand sometimes complicated concepts that might otherwise be tricky. Below are some awesome analogies people have come up with when trying to describe how racism shows up. House on Fire - Black Lives Matter Saying "All Lives Matter" as a response to "Black Lives Matter" is like saying the fire department should spray down all houses in a neighborhood, even if only one house is on fire, because all the houses matter. And yes, your house does matter. One hundred per cent. But your house is not on fire. - Keegan Micheal Key (based on the by Kris Straub) cartoon Wearing boots - Being called out Imagine your privilege is a heavy boot that keeps you from feeling when you’re stepping on someone’s feet or they’re stepping on yours, while oppressed people have only sandals. If someone says, “Ouch! You’re stepping on my toes,” how do you react? Because we can think more clearly about stepping on someone’s literal toes than we usually do when it comes to oppression, the problems with many common responses are obvious. - Presley Pizzo, Kayla Reid and Amelie Lemont ( Guide to Allyship) Riding into a headwind - How privilege works Unearned privilege is a tailwind. Those who benefit from this tailwind are thrusting forward and making headway. . . Because the tailwind is invisible, it is easy to assume that individual effort alone is what is producing that progress. Structural disadvantage is a headwind. Those who are working into the wind are working hard, pushing forward and making little progress. Unseen forces are working against them, each effort exhausts and moves them forward little. Unlike the tailwind, there is never any doubt when you are cycling into a headwind. . . You can see others sailing past, revelling in their success and oblivious to the prevailing wind. - Mary Breheny (The Tailwind of Privilege) Ecological decolonisation . . . The widespread efforts to ecologically decolonise Aotearoa of rats, possums, stoats, old mans beard and other noxious exotic species may provide a helpful touchstone for considering the decolonisation of human systems. . . we cannot restore all past harms - resurrect the trees that were felled, or bring back to life the species that were driven to extinction - but we can remove the destructive colonial imports so that the endemic plants and animals can thrive again. We do not seek to banish all European species from Aotearoa (you can still grow tulips or roses in your garden, or keep a carefully monitored pet cat!) but we want to ensure that those that remain do so in balance, without damaging te taiao or Indigenous ecosystem. - Ocean Ripeka Mercier (Imagining Decolonisation)