Challenges when Teaching Groups of Different Ethnicities

Many workshops bring together people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds — including Māori, tauiwi, and Tangata Tiriti from all over the globe. This session explores the tensions, opportunities, and responsibilities that arise when facilitating across those differences, especially within the context of honouring Te Tiriti.

Best suited for: Facilitators with some experience who are seeking to deepen their practice in culturally complex settings.

Session outcome:
Participants will:
• Examine the dynamics of teaching Treaty content to multi-ethnic groups.
• Consider how to create space that centres Te Tiriti while supporting learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Share strategies to navigate cultural complexity in workshops.
• Reflect on the question of 'When do I need to step back and offer a facilitator more suited to the cultures in the room?'