Project Description
Hearts and Minds of Katikati
Ngā Ngākau me ngā Hinengaro o Katikati
OUR PLACES OUR PEOPLE TO TĀTOU KĀINGA TO TĀTOU IWI O KATIKATI
A research project funded by the Lottery Community Sector Research Fund from an application sought by Katikati Taiao to investigate the potential and possibilities for a reinvigorated community sense of identity and belonging. Want to be involved?
Kawakawa Tree
A visual, interactive interpretation of the Hearts and Minds of Katikati research
The community led the research to five main limbs which are represented in the adjacent tree graphic, and explored further in the written report. Kawakawa was chosen as the tree to represent the research as it’s heart shaped leaves have many healing properties. The researchers believe Hearts and Minds of Katikati serves as a foundation to bring a sense of healing and reinvigoration to the Katikati community.
Video Content
A number of videos were captured during the research project
Night Lounge Video
Held in September, the month of suicide awareness, Night Lounge was a youth event to bring awareness to the kaupapa regarding suicide prevention. A follow up video interview was conducted with Lose, during which her maturity, caring nature and insight is apparent. The interview paints a picture of how life is for some of our young people in Katikati, and the difference people could make to improve interconnection as a community.
Rangatahi Rangona o Katikati Video
Rangatahi Rangona o Katikati (Katikati youth to be heard), was held on December 11th at the new Pātuki Manawa Centre, was entirely youth led. The event was organised by 16-year-old Noelene Tewhakaara, together with current young leaders from Katikati College.
Research Reflections Video
Video interviews were conducted with some members of the Research Reference Group at the final meeting.
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Hearts and Minds
Ngā Ngākau me ngā Hinengaro o Katikati. OUR PLACES OUR PEOPLE TO TĀTOU KĀINGA TO TĀTOU IWI O KATIKATI A research project funded by the Lottery Community Sector Research Fund [...]