Event Title: How Did We Get Here? Talk Series

Event Description: Join the first in our talk series that aims to create a space in which family histories open up discussion and reflection on our commonalities and diversity, and our sense of belonging in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

What to expect on the night:

• Discussion: Our two speakers will each share their personal family histories and stories, followed by a discussion MC’d by Rev Dr Lucy D’Aeth, exploring the connection between the themes highlighted and questions from the audience. Our speakers for this event:

  • Jeremy Moses, whose family is originally from Lebanon is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Canterbury.

  • Mairehe Louise Marie Tankersley (Ngāi Tahu, Kāti Irakehu, Kāti Huikai) is a social worker and Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

• Kai: Cooks Collective Pop-up Cafe with chai and snacks $5-$10.

• Tickets: Free entry, no RSVP needed

• Connection: There will be space for people to kōrero over chai and snacks. Conversation prompts are provided and people are encouraged to sit and connect.

• Venue: The Camerata Room is located in the University of Canterbury building (also housing the Teecee Muesume) at The Arts Centre, 3 Hereford Street. Access is via the South Quad inside the Arts Centre. The building is fully accessible. Please see access video here.

Note: This event is led by InCommon, a community organisation that encourages people to reach out across cultures and faiths to make Canterbury a place where everyone feels they belong, in partnership with Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi and Tāhono Trust.