Te Tumu (School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies)

Te Tumu, the School of Māori, Pacific, and Indigenous Studies at the University of Otago, is an academic department focused on researching, teaching, and promoting understanding of Māori, Pacific, and Indigenous cultures, histories, languages, and perspectives. It aims to foster respect, cultural awareness, and social justice through scholarship and community engagement. By offering programs and research opportunities, Te Tumu supports the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous identities and knowledge systems, contributing to broader societal conversations about Indigenous rights and sovereignty within New Zealand and beyond.