Introduction:
As part of this mahi, the aim is to build a Treaty of Waitangi community grounded in respect, inclusion, and courageous learning. Diverse experiences and views are welcome — and all members are expected to uphold these shared principles.
Our Community Commitments
- Come with a desire to learn
We expect all participants to approach Treaty learning and professional development with curiosity, openness, and humility. - Ask, don’t attack
Ask questions that foster dialogue. Challenge ideas, not people. Avoid tearing down views just because they’re different from your own. - Respect different experiences
Acknowledge that people bring varied levels of understanding. Avoid assumptions about what others should know or feel and recognise the value of lived and cultural experience. - Use inclusive language
Refrain from using discriminatory, offensive, or dismissive language — whether intentional or not. If unsure, ask or learn. - Embrace discomfort as part of growth
Agree to sit with discomfort when engaging in conversations about privilege, power, colonisation, and identity. Discomfort is not the same as harm. - Protect personal and cultural sharing
Stories, identities, and perspectives shared within this space must stay confidential unless explicit permission is given to share them. - Be mindful of space
If you tend to speak often, make space for others. If you tend to hold back, know that your voice is valued. - Be open to feedback
Mistakes are part of learning. If you receive feedback, take it as an opportunity to grow, not a personal attack.