Dean of Postgraduate Research
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Extension: 7285
Email:
lucy.johnston@canterbury.ac.nz
Summer Research Scholarship Scheme
2015-2016
Project Application Form
Please complete and submit the application form as a WORD document and send to
summerscholarships@canterbury.ac.nz
The Project
Title of Project (max 30 words):
Indigenous Leadership Models
Project Leader(s):
Sacha McMeeking
Host Department/Organization:
Aotahi
Other persons involved in this topic/activity:
(List other significant members involved along with their affiliation to the research project.)
Name
Affiliation to project
Cazna Luke
Co-Funder
Brief outline of project
Describe the proposed research project – maximum of 400 words (box will expand as you type).
Note that this information will be published on the web in order to attract student applicants and therefore be
mindful of any Intellectual Property issues
This project will inform the development and delivery of a tribal leadership programme.
Indigenous leadership has taken on different forms based on changing historical tides – autonomy,
imperialism, colonization, resistance, and renaissance. As contextual and community needs have changed,
different types of leaders and leadership skills have been needed to create the opportunities and futures
Indigenous peoples aspire to. The Iwi for whom this research is being completed is in the post-Settlement
phase and embracing the opportunity to grow the next generation of tribal leaders who must be equipped
with a tangible sense of intergenerational continuity, authenticity and diverse skill set to meaningfully
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contribute to tribal development and increasing tribal autonomy.
This project will involve researching global Indigenous leadership philosophies, models and programmes,
particularly in New Zealand, North America and Australia, with the objective of identifying and synthesising
approaches and content that could be incorporated into the tribal leadership programme to be delivered in
2016. The research will involve a literature review on Indigenous leadership philosophies and approaches,
as well collating information on the provision and impact of existing international Indigenous leadership
programmes.
If the project involves work away from the University campus (e.g., at fieldwork sites) please detail all locations.
Nil
If the student be required to work outside of normal university hours (8am-5pm) please provide details
N/A
Benefits student will gain from involvement in the project
Describe the research experience and skills that the student will acquire through involvement in this research project –
maximum of 100 words.
The student will work alongside the consulting team developing the leadership programme gaining
experience in working within a collegial project team, the applied use of research findings and
recommendations, working within a kaupapa Māori framework and synthesising abstract findings into
tangible recommendations. The disciplinary expertise that the student will gain includes: understanding of
the comparative experiences of Indigenous peoples, Indigenous philosophies and values and Indigenous
leadership qualities.
Specific student requirements
Please provide details of all requirements you have for the student to work on this project – for example, if specific
courses/experience are necessary.
The ideal student will be personally committed to contributing to Iwi and Māori communities, have had some
experience in a leadership role within a Māori context and have some understanding of te reo Māori. It is
essential that the student has completed at least one 300 level Māori development or contemporary Māori
issues paper including MAOR 301, HIST 379, MAORI 317. Access to a computer will be available in Aotahi:
School of Māori and Indigenous Studies.
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