麻豆视频

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Dr Acushla Sciascia PhD Public Health

Senior Research Officer

School of Agriculture and Environment

Professional

Qualifications

  • Doctorate of Philosophy - 麻豆视频 (2013)

Research Projects

Current Projects

Project Title: Toit奴 te marae, toit奴 te hapori - Building wh膩nau resilience through physical and virtual marae

Extreme weather events and impacts of climate change will continue to be felt across the globe having adverse effects on Indigenous populations who already grapple with the impacts of colonisation, land confiscation, occupation, racism and discrimination. For wh膩nau, hap奴 and iwi, the threat of climate change on our spiritual connection to whenua, wai and taonga is significant. It is a threat to our cultural and spiritual wellbeing that will increasingly impact M膩ori communities as we become more vulnerable to future environmental events. Given the existing inequities that M膩ori communities are faced with, their preparedness, response and recovery to natural phenomena are disadvantaged. Their ability to adapt to climate change requires grounded, connected and reflective approaches. This is to ensure community wellbeing is prioritised and, through a marae-centred approach, wh膩nau are prepared for future events and building resilience. This programme of research will explore both the physical and virtual marae as a key solution to building wh膩nau resilience. With a focus on climate change adaptation, preparedness, response and recovery, exploration of our marae (both physical and virtual) and their varying roles will be investigated to better understand how these two spaces are utilised during times of disaster and emergency to build wh膩nau resilience.
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Date Range: 2024 - 2028

Funding Body: Royal Society of New Zealand

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Completed Projects

Project Title: Whenua Tipu - Transformation of Maori Agribusiness and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Date Range: 2018 - 2019

Funding Body: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

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Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 3 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Maioha Kara - Doctor of Philosophy
    In Good Relation: Engaging whakapapa and M膩ori metaphysics
  • Pahi O'Carroll - Doctor of Philosophy
    Origins, Evolution and Transformation of Taranaki Whakairo
  • Moka Apiti - Doctor of Philosophy
    He Ipu Arataki i te Taiao. He Whakapapa ki te Whenua. Exploring the role of digital spatial technologies supporting the development of matauranga Maori and storing traditional knowledge