Dr Felicity Ware MA, PhD

Contact details

• Ph: extn 85091
  Location: Rm 1.03, Te Putahi a Toi
  Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

• Master of Arts (Maori Studies) 1st Class Hons - Massey University (2009)
• PhD Public Health - Massey University (2020)

Research Interests

Hauora (Māori approaches to wellbeing)

Whānau ora

Parenting for Maori,

Rangatahi (Maori youth development),

Pūrākau (Māori narratives)

Kaupapa Maori

Narrative inquiry

Thematics

Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Cultural Studies (200200):
Family Care (111707): Health and Community Services (111708): Health Promotion (111712):
Language Studies (200300): Languages, Communication And Culture (200000): Maori Cultural Studies (200207):
Maori Health (111713): Medical And Health Sciences (110000): Public Health and Health Services (111700):
Te Reo Maori (Maori Language) (200321)

Keywords

Hauora (Māori approaches to wellbeing)

Whānau ora

Parenting for Maori,

Rangatahi (Maori youth development),

Pūrākau (Māori narratives)

Kaupapa Maori

Narrative inquiry

Languages

• English
  Last used: First language
  Spoken ability: Excellent
  Written ability: Excellent
• Te reo Maori
  Last used: Everyday
  Spoken ability: Average
  Written ability: Average

Teaching Statement

I coordinate Toi Hauora, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and supervision in Maori health, wellbeing and vitality at Te Putahi a Toi School of Maori knowledge. Toi Hauora pedagogy is informed by Ako (Maori teaching and learning pedagogy), Ata (Maori relationship building), matauranga (Maori bodies of knowledge), tikanga (Maori values), te reo (Maori language), and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

Toi Hauora offer five Maori health courses across each level of study. 

Introductory course in foundations of Maori health 150.112: Hauora tangata

Intermediate course in Maori wellbeing and vitality 150.202 Mauri ora

Intermediate course in Maori 150.235 Whakamarama

Graduate course in principles of flourishing whanau 150.302 Whanau ora

Postgraduate Course in Maori health advancement 150.702 Pae ora

Toi Hauora also offers two postgraduate qualifications specialising in Maori health: The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Maori health), and the Masters in Health Science (Maori health) for graduates who have successfully completed a Bachelor of Health Science or an equivalent undergraduate qualification and wish to take advance studies in Maori health. Explore the gains made in Maori Health, and the potential to further elevate the health and wellbeing of Maori communities, through an equity lens, Tiriti-based practice, matauranga, strategic Maori development, and rangahau. You will also research innovative ways to advance Maori Health. Both programmes include the postgraduate course 150.702 Pae ora: Maori Health Advancement.

Graduate Supervision Statement

The Toi Hauora research approach is informed by Kaupapa Māori (Māori research methodologies), and Kaupapa Kōrero (Māori narrative methodology). My research interests include: hauora (Māori approaches to wellbeing), Whānau ora (collective wellbeing), parenting for Maori, rangatahi (young people), and pūrākau (Māori narratives). I am available to supervise graduate, Postgraduate, Honours, Masters, and co-supervise Doctorates, in research related to my areas of interest and expertise.  

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

• Ruby Solly - Doctor of Philosophy
  Taonga Puoro within Hauora

Other Links

• ORCID