Respecting First Nations’ knowledge and culture is an integral dimension of co-design practice in Aotearoa and Australia. In recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and as a signatory to the Design Justice Principles, New Know How supports Indigenous self-determination and seeks to honour and uplift traditional and local knowledge and practices.
We offer two scholarship places on each training program, covering 90% of registration fees, for Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners.*
A deposit equivalent to 10% of the full program fees will be charged for scholarship recipients wishing to confirm a place in Co-Design in Complex Systems, Co-Design Practitioners, Designing and Facilitating Workshops, and Fundamentals of Co-Design.
These programs blend practical and theoretical knowledge about co-design practice in Aotearoa and Australia to support practitioners and public purpose organisations seeking to engage people in more creative and participatory ways.
All course participants are invited to share their experience and knowledge in ways that help them to reflect on practice and integrate learnings. We take care not to burden any participant with having to represent an entire group, culture or nation.
We will remain open to feedback, recognising that decolonising our work and approaches is an ongoing process and we may make mistakes along the way. We take responsibility for that work and do not expect help from those whose people, land, water and culture are suffering under colonisation. To be clear, these places are not being offered so that First Nations practitioners will educate the facilitator or other participants about their culture or work.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the scholarship, participants will identify as Indigenous or First Nations and be working in a context where they can apply co-design practice in Australia or Aotearoa. Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience with co-design and are working with Indigenous communities to improve outcomes such as social and emotional wellbeing. Applicants will be assessed as a whole person, including consideration of the multiple, intersecting aspects of identity.
* If an eligible Māori, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander practitioner has not applied for a scholarship place on a program, consideration will be given to other applicants from non-dominant cultural groups, including people of Pacific Island descent and other First Nations people.
How can I apply?
Applying for the scholarship is easy. Just complete the form below, and we will set up your course registration if the scholarship place is still available.
Details of each program can be found at newknow.how/training
We are very open to suggestions about how we can support First Nations sovereignty and community-led co-design. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us.