The History of Protest in Aotearoa New Zealand

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The History of Protest in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Overview

Trace the history of protest and activism in Aotearoa New Zealand to understand New Zealand history and culture.

Duration	5 weeks
Total fee	₹2,763
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Beginner
Credential	Certificate

The History of Protest in Aotearoa New Zealand
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For 25 years, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa has been working to understand and celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand's rich culture and heritage. On this four-week course, Te Papa will introduce you to a crucial element of that heritage: activism and protest.
From historic protests to protect MÄ?ori land rights to modern-day queer and environmental activism, you'll explore a variety of social movements in Aotearoa New Zealand. As you do, you'll get to discover some of the many fascinating objects in the Te Papa collection.
In Week 1 of the course, you'll look back over a century and a half of MÄ?ori protest over customary land rights in Aotearoa New Zealand.
You'll examine the motivations behind the MÄ?ori land rights protests, their effect on Treaty of Waitangi relations, and their impact on current approaches to acknowledging Aotearoa New Zealand's colonial past.
You'll also explore a wide range of other social movements in Aotearoa New Zealand.
From women's liberation to apartheid resistance, you'll learn how protest has helped shape social change in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In the final two weeks of the course, you'll consider more recent protest movements, from environmental activism and queer rights to the campaign for a Nuclear-free New Zealand. You'll discover how art, song, and modern media have been used as a powerful form of social protest, while discussing the role of museums in modern activism.
You'll finish the course with an understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand's rich and complex past, and a sensitivity to current social and cultural issues.