Supporting Indigenous Relationships and Acknowledgements in Scientific Research with BC Labels (webinar)

10 Jun 2025

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Emily Santhanam | Researcher

Emily Santhanam
emily.santhanam@localcontexts.org

This webinar highlights the first use of a BC Label on thesis research, hearing from the Iwi who applied the Label, the researcher who collaborated with the Iwi, and the university staff who ensured the Label would be reflected in the institutional repository. The presenters will share their perspective and experience around this use of the Label, as well as what they hope to see in the future.

Karakia & Introduction: Dr. Janette Hamilton-Pearce (Te Whānau a Apanui), Corrie Roe, and Emily Santhanam (Chickasaw/Choctaw/Tamilian) of Local Contexts

Researcher Perspective: Fern Donovan of Te Papa Atawhai—Department of Conservation

Iwi Perspective: Taoho Patuawa (Te Roroa, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi) of Te Roroa

Institutional Perspective: Ori Atkins, Nik Crombie (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine), and Max Sullivan of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Following the presentations, the presenters responded to questions from the audience.

• https://youtu.be/cMybHQVOCiU

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