EXPLORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MATARIKI
Matariki, a time steeped in tradition, offers insights into our rapidly changing world, particularly regarding climate change. Dr. Pauline Harris, an astrophysicist from Victoria University of Wellington, delves into the significance of Matariki and maramataka—the Māori lunar calendar. How can Māori wisdom and scientific knowledge contribute to our understanding and mitigation of climate change?
TUHONO I TE AO OUTREACH PROGRAM
Partnering with Te Ropu Awhina, SMART has developed an Outreach program named Tuhono I te Ao. Our goal is to inspire Māori and Pacific students to engage with science through interactive activities blending Māori and Pacific cultural knowledge with astronomy and science subjects.
CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENCE
Through collaboration with Te Ropu Awhina, SMART has spearheaded the Tuhono I te Ao Outreach program, aiming to spark interest in science among Māori and Pacific students by integrating cultural wisdom with science education.
INSIGHTS FROM ANCIENT POLYNESIAN WISDOM
Join us for a discussion on the cultural significance of the Matariki cluster from both Hawaiian and Māori perspectives. Dr. Kaliko Baker from the University of Hawaii and Associate Professor Rangi Matamua from Waikato University explore the shared cultural importance of Matariki, illuminating our ancient connections to the stars.
MĀORI ASTRONOMY AND INDIGENOUS SCIENCE
Te Kawa a Māui and The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences at Victoria University, along with collaborators from Waikato University and SMART, present the 2015 Matariki Research Symposium. This symposium showcases current research at the intersection of indigenous knowledge and Western science, featuring topics ranging from Māori astronomy to island restoration projects.