Creating equitable opportunities for Māori and Pacific youth to excel in science-based subjects
Working With Rangatahi | Tupulaga Talavou | Young People
The OnE team collaborates with national partners across the motu | country to deliver heart health education programmes to rangatahi/tupulaga talavou.
Key delivery partners include Pūhoro STEMM and Amanaki STEM Academy (ASA). The OnE team’s passion is educating young people and their whānau/aiga about heart health awareness to inspire and supporting young people towards pursuing heart-related careers. Creating equitable opportunities for Māori and Pacific youth to excel in science-based subjects through these collaborations, we strive to uplift our communities, fostering a generation of young minds who embrace both their cultural identity and a passion for scientific exploration.
Launched in 2016, Pūhoro improves rangatahi/tupulaga talavou engagement in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Mātauranga). Pūhoro helps rangatahi/tupulaga talavou see the connection between mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) in STEMM; improves their academic achievement in STEMM; and, through strategic partnerships, provides pathways into high value careers.
The Pūtahi Manawa OnE team regularly support Pūhoro STEMM at wānanga | learning sessions in the Waikato, Auckland, Christchurch, Hawke’s Bay and Manawatū, working with students from years 11 to 13. This is a key developmental stage for all rangatahi/tupulaga talavou as they start to shape their identity and goals.
"We learnt about the heart. I personally really enjoyed this session because I didn’t know anything about the heart despite it being one of the main organs in the body. The main lecturer was really funny and made the session really enjoyable, and that goes for all the kaiako from Te Pūtahi Manawa. They were all lovely, articulate and knowledgeable."
Pūhoro STEMM student
Amanaki STEM Academy is a charitable organization based in Palmerston North. Headed by Tanya Koro and Viliami Teumohenga, it prepares and empowers Pacific students into ASA. Run entirely by parent volunteers, ASA provides after school tutoring and school holiday programmes, adopting the “homework around the kitchen table” model. The involvement of the family is at the heart of ASA. Pacific cultural values are embedded and integrated into the delivery of all events and activities.
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“I enjoyed it because there was so much to learn and enjoy about it. And I learnt so much new things that were important to me and my/others human bodies/hearts.”
Amanaki STEM student
We couldn’t run our outreach events without our dedicated and enthusiastic team of students, staff and clinical experts who volunteer their time and knowledge to help deliver our heart health education programmes.
“At the end of the day, as researchers, we create never-before-seen data daily for the betterment of society ….this incredible opportunity to perform outreach activities reminds me of my goal of helping my fellow humans and keeps me grounded to the concerns and questions of everyday New Zealanders.”
Pūtahi Manawa OnE Team Volunteer