Navigating the Future
Subthemes of the Conference
Using the stars for navigation has always been at the forefront of many cultural stories. In New Zealand we use the story of Matariki as a sign for people to gather, honour those who have passed, celebrate the present, and plan for the future. It is in this tradition of bringing people together that we present our sub-themes for your abstract consideration.
Please note that these considered themes are a guide only, please feel free to bring your story to our shores.
Well-being - Matariki
The mother star; signifies reflection, hope, and the health and wellbeing of people and communities.
Themes to consider: Mental Health and Resilience; Work-Life Balance and Wānanga (Learning); Holistic Organisational, or Personal Wellness.
Research - Hiwa-i-te-rangi
The wishing star; associated with the realisation of aspirations, dreams, and goals for the year to come.
Themes to consider: Future Directions in Research; Future Thinking; Using Research to Look Ahead
Indigenous Knowledge – Pōhutukawa
Connected to those who have passed; a star for remembrance and honouring ancestors (tūpuna).
Themes to consider: Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer; Honoring Ancestral Practices; Kaupapa Māori Research Methodologies; Decolonising Research.
Best Practice – Tupuānuku
Associated with food grown in the ground (cultivation, harvest, sustenance from the soil).
Themes to consider: Nurturing Best Practices from the Ground Up; Sustainable Systems and Processes; Cultivating Excellence and Growth, Policy developments that have enhanced strategic growth.