Ki te whaiao, ki te ao Mārama Tangata Tiriti Pillars Pillar 1: Supporting tino rangatiratanga Ethnic Tangata Tiriti participants recognised that the racism they experienced and the barriers they encounter are inextricably linked to the colonisation of Aotearoa and the suppression of the tino rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua. Many linked their experiences and place in society to the fact that constitutional arrangements in Aotearoa are founded in colonisation. Essentially it continues to be a colonised country, benefitting Pākehā as the dominant group, and needs constitutional reform. One of the ways in which tino rangatiratanga was suppressed is in the exclusion of Tangata Whenua from the immigration policies and process. Tangata Tiriti participants identified the immigration process as discriminatory and deeply rooted in racism. Some found the process dehumanising and called for an inquiry into the current process with a view to overhauling it. A new approach to immigration based on a balanced relationship between Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti was needed. Migrant well-being was a strong theme in relation to immigration and settlement with ethnic Tangata Tiriti speaking of the discrimination and harassment they experienced. Pillar 2: Supporting diversity and inclusion This pillar captures the most common theme to arise from the Tangata Tiriti engagements. Many participants identified the central barrier to achieving a truly diverse and inclusive society was the dominance of Pākehā norms and values. Most Tangata Tiriti participants identified the need for greater recognition and acceptance of the cultural, religious, ethnic and racial diversity now present in Aotearoa. In the context of continuing demographic changes, most ideas focused on creating a country where ethnic communities and migrants feel like they belong and are treated with dignity and respect. This was highlighted by the sharing of lived experiences of racism, harassment and discrimination. Some Tangata Tiriti also identified inter-ethnic racism, and the conversations needed to address that, as well as the work Pākehā need to do to address racism by Pākehā. Inter-cultural guidance and support for engaging with all communities (including Pākehā communities) for both government and the wider public was seen as important. Increased funding for organisations engaged in anti-racism work, particularly those working across communities, was identified as an urgent need. Pillar 3: Educating for a racism-free Aotearoa Participants discussed how racism is allowed to grow in the education system, starting from the moment a child enters school, and the current failings of the education system in its role in anti-racism education. Several felt anti-racist education should be a part of teacher training. Many people talked about the need for anti-racism education. Learning te reo Māori and learning about te ao Māori and mātauranga Māori, along with the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata history of Aotearoa, were seen as essential. Many participants also said that education should reflect the multi-cultural nature of our country, focusing on the need to teach children about diversity, integrating different religious views, and for non-European languages, histories and artforms to be part of the curriculum. 14