| Session Title: Lessons Learned From Working With Our Own: Reflections on How Personal Values and Experience Contribute to Working in an Indigenous Context |
| Multipaper Session 476 to be held in Suwannee 16 on Friday, Nov 13, 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM |
| Sponsored by the Indigenous Peoples in Evaluation TIG |
| Chair(s): |
| Kataraina Pipi, FEM (2006) Limited, kpipi@xtra.co.nz |
| Abstract: Three indigenous evaluators with varying levels of expertise and knowledge in evaluation portray some of their experiences of working within their communities where the context is indigenous, and where evaluation practice aligns with their distinctive cultural values. The evaluators discuss 5-6 cultural values that underpin their practice. They provide examples of where these have been applied in different contexts, and examples of beneficial results for the outcomes of evaluations. |
| Pepeha: My Personal Global Positioning System in Evaluative Action |
| Kirimatao Paipa, Kia Maia Limited, kiripaipa@ihug.co.nz |
| This presentation will explore the way that cultural values and practices influenced this indigenous evaluator in an evaluation about the negative impacts of methamphetamine on indigenous families. Interview techniques used included Maori cultural aspects of rapport-building, showing empathy, encouraging story-telling, acknowledging pain and suffering, and acknowledement of the journey to well-being. |
| Timely Reporting: Working With and Around Cultural Mores |
| Vivienne Kennedy, VK Associates Limited, vppk@snap.net.nz |
| This presentation will discuss a Kaupapa Maori approach to evaluating a workforce development mentoring program and how cultural norms and practices affect evaluative reporting. Discussion will cover cultural values of time and place versus the project timelines, and appropriate forms of cultural engagement. All this leads to an acknowledgement of how indigenous evaluators work with and around cultural mores. |
| Whanaungtanga: The Cost of Utilizing Relationships and Connections in Evaluation |
| Kataraina Pipi, FEM (2006) Limited, kpipi@xtra.co.nz |
| This presentation will reflect on the importance of relationships that need to be developed and maintained throughout and post the evaluation project. Reflections on lessons learned from a project regarding indigenous approaches to family violence are shared. Discussion will cover the advantages and disadvantages of utilising existing relationships and connections. The cultural and professional costs are considered. |