Know our History: Day Three

Why is Mana Whenua important?

Today we hear from Professor Jarrod Haar (Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Mahuta descent, and a Professor of Management and Māori Business at Massey University), who is discussing the importance of Mana Whenua in a workplace, and the impacts it can have on their people. He states:

"If we can support the rights of indigenous peoples, then that is a good place to work"

Mana Whenua is a key pillar towards achieving psychological safety, and Professor Haar discusses the ongoing impacts of what can occur for all people, highlighting inclusivity and psychological safety. 

We conclude todays challenge with a short quiz on key dates and historical events. Check it out now, and go in the draw to win prizes with your team!

How it works:

- Watch the short clip below 

- Answer the 5 Quiz questions through this form 

- Put the answers directly into the chnnl app Journal and 'share with org'. OR complete the google form accessed here. 

The total number of correct answers per team will be then added to the overall score for your team. Check back the next day to this page to reveal the correct answers. Winning team announced next week.

If you have any questions please email hello@chnnl.app

Take today's quiz here!

Quiz Questions:

Question One: When was the Treaty of Waitangi Signed?

Question Two: In what year did the Referendum pass in Australia to change the Constitution so that like all other Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples would be counted as part of the population and the Commonwealth would be able to make laws for them and give voting rights?

Question Three: In 1982, Canada formally recognised existing Aboriginal and Treaty Rights of the Aboriginal people of Canada in section 35 of what legislation?

Question Four: The Waitangi Tribunal was set up in what year to hear Māori claims regarding contemporary Crown breaches of the treaty?

Question Five: What annual event in Australia on 26 May, commemorates the Stolen Generations — the Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly separated from their families in an attempt to assimilate them into white Australian culture during the 20th century?

See dropdown menu below for answers and more information on topics:

Quiz Answers

Question One    ⬇️

ANSWER: 6 February 1840

Question Two    ⬇️

ANSWER: 1967

Question Three      ⬇️

ANSWER: Constitution Act

Question Four        ⬇️

ANSWER: 1975

Question Five       ⬇️

ANSWER: National Sorry Day