Creative Spaces Network
Ngā Rerenga o Te Tiriti responds to the aspiration of groups and organisations within the community sector to be more engaged with the Treaty of Waitangi. It brings together many years of practice and reflection by Treaty practitioners, community organisations, and mana whenua. In doing so, it provides guidance, inspiration and sustenance to community organisations engaging with the Treaty.
Like a sea voyage, organisational Treaty journeys involve factors that can be influenced and others that can’t. Engaging with the Treaty of Waitangi is on-going, relational work which constantly evolves in response to the conditions. There isn’t one map or a fixed route to a specific destination; navigation requires preparation and skill. These are not entirely uncharted waters however, community organisations have been engaging in this work for many years.
This resource provides reflections from community organisations at different stages of their Treaty voyages. Organisations can learn from the experiences of others, but cannot simply follow the same route – each organisation must track its own course. Ngā Rerenga o Te Tiriti supports organisations by outlining preparatory steps and things for you to consider throughout these exciting journeys.
Just as it was for those who travelled great distances by sea to arrive here in Aotearoa, the voyages of organisations engaging with the Treaty may entail periods of calm, of storms, and of many unknown elements. Voyaging requires skill and commitment, but is rewarding and full of possibility.
