Story Sovereignty and Cultural Safety (Christchurch)
Posted Monday 15 Aug 2022
Having control over one’s stories and the right to determine the direction of these stories is an essential and ongoing korero.
Some of the topics and questions the panel will explore are:
- How can our industry centre the voices and concerns of Tangata Whenua, Tangata Moana, pan-Asian and other underserved groups?
- How can our industry empower these groups in the storytelling space and ensure the protection of cultural, genealogical and spiritual capital?
- How can we as an industry move beyond token representation onscreen and behind the camera to ensure meaningful collaboration?
- What does cultural safety mean throughout all levels of the storytelling process?
- What is Story Sovereignty and is there a collective understanding of what it is?
This is an important and multi-layered conversation which we hope will add to the discourse on Story Sovereignty and Cultural Safety.
Moderator: Dr Hana O’Regan, Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive Officer, CORE Education (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha).
Dr Hana O’Regan has worked in the areas of language revitalisation, identity and cultural development, te reo Māori and education for over 25 years. Dr O'Regan is a published author and composer and is recognised internationally for her work in indigenous language acquisition and revitalisation. In 2021 she was appointed as a member to The Waitangi Tribunal.
Panellists:
- Te O Kahurangi Waaka, Pou Whakahaere - Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission, Producer (Tūwharetoa, Tūhourangi-Ngāti Wahiao, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pūkeko).
Te O Kahurangi is a producer with extensive experience in governance, culture, intellectual property rights, iwi and community organisations, as well as active involvement in Māori screen issues. She has been producer for Kura Productions, has served as a board member of Ngā Aho Whakaari, and is the Chair of the Trade Marks Māori Advisory Committee. - Anna Canton, Creative Producer, Brand & Marketing Specialist, (Pākehā/Chinese).
With an interest in edgy, high-stakes genre film, Anna brings a wealth of commercial project management skills, cultural leadership insight, practical film experience, and passionate storytelling to the table. As a Producer, her short films 'GRAVEL 3000' and award-winning* 'MODEL 15' have played at local and international festivals. As a woman-of-colour, she is focused on giving voice to those currently underrepresented in our industry.
Tusiata Avia, MNZM, Poet, Author, Scriptwriter (Samoa/NZ Pākehā).
Tusiata Avia is a poet, performer and children’s book writer, known for her dynamic performance style. She is regularly published in international literary journals and invited to appear at writers festivals around the globe. Her poetry is described by poet and novelist Sia Figiel as 'quite revolutionary in the sense that, not only does it define the face of Pacific literature in New Zealand, but it redefines the face of New Zealand literature itself.'
Date: Thursday 25 August
Time: 6:00pm drinks for a 6:30pm start
Location: Jack Mann Auditorium, Digital Screen Campus, Dovedale Ave, Ilam.
WIFT members FREE; non-members $15 cash. Includes a drink and nibbles.
RSVP essential to office@wiftnz.org.nz
Park in Car Park 2 off Solway Ave.
Parking is free after 5pm.
Date: Thursday 25 Aug 2022
Location: Jack Mann Auditorium, Digital Screen Campus, Dovedale Ave, Ilam
Time: 6:00pm drinks for a 6:30pm start
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Programme is brought to you with generous support from the NZ Film Commission and Foundation North.
