| Item type |
Conference or Workshop Item |
| Subjects |
300 Social sciences > 302 Social interaction |
| Division/Agency |
LPPKN - National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia: Family Well-Being Division |
| Keywords |
Indigenous people, Resilience |
| Additional Information |
National Population and Family Development Board (NPFDB) in collaboration with the DOHA International Institute. |
| Abstract |
Indigenous peoples throughout the world have used strengths and resiliency to preserve the ongoing effects of colonizations and as tools for sovereignty. The 'Tangata Whenua' of New Zealand, along side other indigenous and minority groups throughout the world, continue to progress the development of their own cultural frameworks and models of practice. More recently in New Zealand, particularly within the health and social services sectors, 'tangata whenua' have begun to examine resiliency research and practices which contribute to the body of knowledge in the area of 'whanau ora', and the cultural capacities and capabilities which assist families to build resiliency and protective factors and processes. This presentation examines what has been learned from the theory and practice experiences of a 'Tangata Whenua' social work practitioner and trainer. |
