Director Kauwaka Limited & Waimārama Māori Committee Te Kura Awarua
Dr. Jeremy MacLeod (Ngāti Kahungunu) is a leader in Māori language revitalisation and community development. His work involves facilitating language and cultural programmes that strengthen Māori identity and wellbeing. Jeremy’s contributions to Māori language initiatives and his role as an advisor reflect his deep commitment to preserving and promoting te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori across Aotearoa.
Jeremy’s leadership in te reo Māori revitalisation includes creating transformative programmes that connect language, culture, and wellbeing. His work ensures future generations can engage with and sustain the richness of te reo Māori.
Rangahau · Related projects
Indigenous histories are held in archives—but often without the authority of the people they belong to. This project pilots the use of Traditional Knowledge (TK) Labels within ArchSite, Aotearoa’s national archaeological database, to return cultural control and visibility to Ngā Hapū o Waimarama.
View projectTe Taunaha i ngā Tapuwae ō mātou Tīpuna: Piloting the use of Traditional Knowledge (TK) Labels by Ngā Hapū o Waimārama for their Archaeological sites
Indigenous histories are held in archives—but often without the authority of the people they belong to. This project pilots the use of Traditional Knowledge (TK) Labels within ArchSite, Aotearoa’s national archaeological database, to return cultural control and visibility to Ngā Hapū o Waimarama.
Kairangahau · Researchers
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Dr Xavier Forde
Dr Xavier Forde
Dr. Xavier Forde (Ngāti Huia, Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira) has a background in supporting iwi & hapū to preserve and revitalise their Māori heritage and traditional knowledge. He is involved in various research initiatives that support Indigenous communities to exercise greater self-determination over their cultural and intellectual property. Xavier’s work continues to foster collaboration between Indigenous peoples and institutions to protect traditional knowledge systems.Xavier’s work bridges traditional knowledge and contemporary frameworks, enabling Indigenous communities to exercise… -
Dr Janette Hamilton-Pearce
Dr Janette Hamilton-Pearce
Dr. Janette Hamilton-Pearce (Te Whānau a Apanui) is a seasoned researcher with over 28 years of experience in information systems for Indigenous communities. She specialises in supporting Indigenous groups in managing their cultural and intellectual property rights. Janette’s work promotes sovereignty over Indigenous knowledge and data, empowering communities to preserve and control their heritage.Janette develops practical tools that support Indigenous communities in safeguarding their intellectual property. Her focus on innovative frameworks helps strengthen cultural sovereignty and ensures… -
Dr Jeremy McLeod
Dr Jeremy McLeod
Dr. Jeremy MacLeod (Ngāti Kahungunu) is a leader in Māori language revitalisation and community development. His work involves facilitating language and cultural programmes that strengthen Māori identity and wellbeing. Jeremy’s contributions to Māori language initiatives and his role as an advisor reflect his deep commitment to preserving and promoting te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori across Aotearoa.Jeremy’s leadership in te reo Māori revitalisation includes creating transformative programmes that connect language, culture, and wellbeing. His work ensures future generations can engage with…