Is Indigenous education at risk?

Aug 4, 2026 · 24m

Summary

This episode examines whether Indigenous education is at risk following New Zealand’s removal of the legal mandate to include Māori culture in schools. Experts discuss the historical context of language revitalization and the new government’s focus on core subjects like reading and math. The discussion contrasts these reforms with Canadian efforts to integrate Indigenous perspectives, highlighting tensions between standardized curricula and cultural inclusion.

Topics discussed

Sponsor message for Choiceology podcast Introduction: NZ education reforms and Maori culture mandate Part 1: History of Maori language and education in NZ Part 2: Dame Elizabeth Rata on the new standardized curriculum Sponsor messages for Kewpie mayo and Schwab Part 3: Lindsay Morcombe on Indigenous education in Canada Part 4: Liana MacDonald on risks to Maori education and social cohesion Outro, credits, and Witness History promo

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