Abstract:

There are not enough Maori studying or working in science. Why? How do we attract Maori into science, what are the barriers and how do we overcome them? Mātauranga Māori highlights the importance of understanding the interrelated connectedness between people, the things we do, and our values. It accentuates the importance of valuing people and human life and connects the lecturer and student by stressing the importance of ensuring emerging ideas and technology are not created at the expense of first nation peoples or the natural world.