DISABLED PERSONS ASSEMBLY (DPA)

Third Edition, August 2010

TREATY PARTNERSHIP (Pg 9)

• Disabled Maori and whanau have the same aspirations and right to live and fully participate in the communities we choose as do non-Maori, including communities that are part of our Maori whanau, hapu and iwi
• For those of us who are disabled and Maori, participating in our communities is about having the ability to access marae and te reo Maori in formats that are accessible
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi provides the foundation for the understanding and implementation of partnership between peoples.  Partnership is essential between Maori and non-Maori people.  Partnership is also essential between us disabled Maori, our whanau and the communities in which we live in order for these communities to be fully accessible

http://www.dpapn.org.nz/dpalogo160.bmp

THE 'BOARD'

Linda French is the new 'Chairperson' (nominated and elected unopposed and unanimously at the AGM held on the 19th October 2010).

Strategic documents that Toitoi Manawa need to be aware of are the 'Statement of Purpose' & the 'Constitution'.

HUI - 10AM TO 1PM - WEDNESDAY 27TH OCTOBER - WHITIREIA

AGENDA:

Karakia/Waiata

Welcome:  John Taylor/Ani Parata

1. Vision and Purpose of Toitoi Manawa
2. Terms of Reference:  How we will structure our group

SKYPE YOUR REO

How about looking up this awesome initiative by Awa Whenua.  As Merv :D, I'd like to say that I was taught basic Te Reo by Kelly (one of the partners); she's got an awesome way of encouraging you without making you feel whakama.

http://www.awawhenua.co.nz/skype-your-reo-xidc77650.html