Keynote Speakers

Indigenising the University. Why do it?

Professor Te Kawehau Hoskins is an academic and the current Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland. With deep roots in Tai Tokerau Northland, she affiliates with Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Wai and Ngāpuhi iwi.  As Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori, Professor Hoskins plays a pivotal role in shaping the University’s engagement with Māori. Working with indigenous Māori thinking and practices  Te Kawehau is responsible for developing a positive Māori profile and outcomes within the institution, working with university leadership across all portfolios, and maintaining crucial relationships with Māori communities and student groups.  Professor Hoskins is a leading voice in the field of Māori and indigenous education. Her research is primarily focused on indigenous philosophy and the politics and ethics of Indigenous-settler relations in education and beyond. She is currently leading conversations about indigenising the academy.