Coming Soon | Indigenius Wheke Learning Pathways

Kaupapa Māori Capability Development for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention and Response

The Indigenius Wheke Learning Pathways are currently under development.

These learning pathways have been created to support individuals, practitioners and organisations to strengthen their understanding, knowledge and capability in family violence and sexual violence prevention and response through a kaupapa Māori lens.

Grounded in whakapapa and kaupapa Māori principles, the learning is founded on the belief that healing and wellbeing are interconnected. It honours the importance of whakapapa, wairuatanga, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, tino rangatiratanga, kotahitanga and mauri as essential foundations for supporting tangata, whānau and communities.

Everything especially in the family violence and sexual violence sectors has whakapapa even the legislations, the turns and changes of governments, policies, and sometimes two steps forward and two steps back. All in all it is part of the journey and essential knowledge in working with whānau, hapū, iwi, pan tribal Māori, individuals and especially whānau.

Kaupapa Foundations

The Indigenius Wheke approach is informed by:

• Tū Pono: Te Mana Kaha o Te Whānau (Te Waipounamu) Strategy and Framework

• Mauri Ora Framework

• Whānau Ora approaches and principles

• Te Wheke

• Te Whare Tapa Whā 

• Kaupapa Māori models of wellbeing, healing and transformation

These foundations are woven together with reflective practice, practical tools and culturally responsive approaches to support meaningful learning and application (touching on many more kaupapa Māori 

Essential Learning Pathway

The first pathway under development is the Essential Learning Pathway — a self-paced online learning programme designed to provide foundational knowledge and capability development.

This pathway is designed to support learners to develop a stronger understanding of:

• family violence and sexual violence prevention and response

• the impacts of trauma and intergenerational experiences

• culturally responsive and whānau-centred practice

• safety, connection and restoration of mana

• reflective practice and ongoing learning

Future Learning Pathways

Future pathways will include Entry-level facilitated learning, designed to support the transition from foundational knowledge into applied practice.

These learning experiences will include:

• facilitated in-person learning

• workbooks and practical resources

• guided reflective practice

• supervision and support

• organisational readiness considerations

• integration of safe practice approaches, policies and procedures

A Holistic Approach

The Indigenius Wheke Learning Pathways recognise that meaningful change requires more than knowledge alone. It requires connection, reflection, accountability and a commitment to ongoing growth.

By weaving together kaupapa Māori principles, whānau-centred approaches, mātauranga Māori, evidence-informed practice and sector capability frameworks, these pathways aim to support individuals and organisations to strengthen their ability to walk alongside tangata and whānau with greater understanding, safety and care.

More information coming soon as these learning pathways continue to be developed.