IRC26 is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! Our NPM whānau and volunteers are in full manaakitanga mode, ready to welcome over 600 delegates to the beautiful campus of Waipapa Taumata Rau. Featuring a stellar lineup of Indigenous keynotes and a dynamic programme of 200+ presenters from Aotearoa and around the globe, IIRC26 is set to be an unforgettable celebration of Indigenous fabulousness.
We are also thrilled to announce the successful recipients of our 2026 Whakaaweawe Impact and Transformation Grants. These grants enable researchers at any of our 21 partner entities to drive meaningful outcomes, share knowledge, and foster connections that amplify research impact and transformation. You can read more about the projects in this e-pānui.
Adding to the celebration, our flagship journal AlterNative turns 21 this December. Be sure to check out the full story inside as we honour over two decades of advancing Indigenous scholarship.
Pou Matarua | Co-Director
- Professor Tahu Kukutai
- Professor Melinda Webber