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Canterbury Workers Educational Association

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Canterbury Workers Educational Association Understanding US Politics - Part 4 WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!( 0:51:15)       
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Trump is in charge! What happened, and How? What has yet to happen, what is unresolved, and what surprises may the coming months hold? In this 2-hour course we will reflect on the 2023-24 campaign, its twists and turns, its beginning and outcomes, to reflect on what it might mean for America, for New Zealand, and for the world. Michael Couch has been teaching community education courses for over a decade. With an academic background in Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education and History, he recently completed his PhD in the History of Philosophy of Education in New Zealand. He enjoys learning new topics, and incorporates passion and wry humour into all the courses he teaches.
Published: 21/11/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association - Understanding US Politics - Part 3 WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!( 0:57:6)       
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Trump is in charge! What happened, and How? What has yet to happen, what is unresolved, and what surprises may the coming months hold? In this 2-hour course we will reflect on the 2023-24 campaign, its twists and turns, its beginning and outcomes, to reflect on what it might mean for America, for New Zealand, and for the world. Michael Couch has been teaching community education courses for over a decade. With an academic background in Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education and History, he recently completed his PhD in the History of Philosophy of Education in New Zealand. He enjoys learning new topics, and incorporates passion and wry humour into all the courses he teaches.
Published: 21/11/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association - Understanding US politics - Part 1( 1:0:7)       
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One country or fifty? Where is the power - Senate, President, or Supreme Court? How did a modern nation with so many references to ancient Rome come to dominate the modern political world? In this 2-hour course we will consider the development of the USA from the first election to the last one and unpack its history to try to understand this huge country. Michael Couch has been teaching community education courses for over a decade. With an academic background in Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education and History, he recently completed his PhD in the History of Philosophy of Education in New Zealand. He enjoys learning new topics, and incorporates passion and wry humour into all the courses he teaches.
Published: 6/11/2024 6:00:00 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association - Understanding US politics - Part 2( 0:59:56)       
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One country or fifty? Where is the power - Senate, President, or Supreme Court? How did a modern nation with so many references to ancient Rome come to dominate the modern political world? In this 2-hour course we will consider the development of the USA from the first election to the last one and unpack its history to try to understand this huge country. Michael Couch has been teaching community education courses for over a decade. With an academic background in Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education and History, he recently completed his PhD in the History of Philosophy of Education in New Zealand. He enjoys learning new topics, and incorporates passion and wry humour into all the courses he teaches.
Published: 6/11/2024 3:22:00 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association - LINCOLN EFFORD LECTURE: Tangata Tiriti. We’ve Got Your Back by Denis O’Reilly ( 0:56:37)       
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This year we are delighted to welcome Denis O’Reilly. Tangata Tiriti. (Ngati Pakeha no Aotearoa). Denis works with organisations which seek both economic prosperity and a better society. He is one of New Zealand’s most capable community developers and he has international experience working in large-scale industry change programmes. With a background in street activism and community development, Denis holds a notion that the people of Aotearoa are our nation’s most valuable resource, but that somehow we’ve turned a gifted and resourceful portion of our population into an alienated, marginalized and imprisoned underclass. He promotes pro-social behaviour, high rates of social and economic participation and high value contribution amongst unrecognized and even unlikely knowledge workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Whilst there is no fee to attend, please register as seats are limited and we anticipate much interest in coming to hear Denis speak.
Published: 24/10/2024 3:00:00 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association - Favourite Games from the Olden Days, a talk from the Canterbury Museum ( 0:25:49)       
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Anthony Hennig, a member of the Canterbury Museum Education team talks trough the history of games from the origins of optical illusions and animation to the fads of marbles and tiddly winks. To see images of the games and toys being discussed follow this link for the accompanying power point: https://bit.ly/3zR6v3n
Published: 19/10/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Festival of Adult Learning - Department of Corrections & Hagley Adult Literacy Centre ( 0:20:47)       
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Visit www.hagleyadultliteracy.org for more information on opportunities for learners to develop their literacy, numeracy, communication and computer skills. If you are interested in volunteering at a prison see www.corrections.govt.nz/about_us/working_with_us/volunteers for options and opportunities.
Published: 3/09/2024 1:00:00 p.m.
Festival of Adult Learning - ACE Aotearoa and Ako Aotearoa( 0:27:50)       
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The Festival of Adult Learning celebrates learners and teachers around New Zealand. For more information on ACE Aotearoa visit: www.aceaotearoa.org.nz and more information about Ako Aotearoa can be found at: https://ako.ac.nz/
Published: 2/09/2024 3:30:00 p.m.
The Festival of Adult Learning - Canterbury WEA and The Book Discussion Scheme( 0:29:0)       
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To find out what courses are coming up at the CWEA grab a brochure from your library, Plains FM or online at www.cwea.org.nz. If you want to get involved with The Book Discussion Scheme and join an exiting group or start a new book group visit: https://www.cwea.org.nz/
Published: 2/09/2024 3:30:00 p.m.
Festival of Adult Learning - Risingholme and Network Waitangi Ōtautahi( 0:28:51)       
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It's Risingholme's 80th birthday! To see what's happening for the celebration and what courses are coming up visit: www.risingholme.org.nz . For a wide variety of free resources and information on courses or how your organisation can get involved visit https://nwo.org.nz/
Published: 2/09/2024 3:30:00 p.m.
Festival of Adult Learning - Literacy Aotearoa & Papanui High School Adult and Community Education( 0:28:27)       
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Literacy Aotearoa Christchurch can be reached at 03 337 5555 and more information on their services can be found at www.literacy.org.nz . To see the exciting courses on offer from Papanui High School (including Mark's poplar cooking classes!) visit www.papanui.school.nz/adult-education.
Published: 2/09/2024 3:30:00 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- The Canterbury Museum's Collection Up Close with Dr. Morgane Merien( 0:28:44)       
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From moa eggs to Antarctic artefacts, science communicator and enthusiastic entomologist Dr Morgane Merien brings the history of the Canterbury Museum and its world class collections to life.
Published: 29/05/2024 4:56:06 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association - Backyard Bee Keeping with Gordon Nairn - Part 3( 0:25:58)       
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Delve into the wonderful world of beekeeping an find out why bees are so vital to our world. Gordon Nairn is the hive master at the Christchurch Hobiest Bee Keeping Club. In this three part series from his talk at the CWEA Gordon shares his passion for bee keeping and breeding queen bees.
Published: 16/03/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Backyard Bee Keeping with Gordon Nairn - Part 1( 0:26:59)       
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Delve into the wonderful world of beekeeping an find out why bees are so vital to our world. Gordon Nairn is the hive master at the Christchurch Hobiest Bee Keeping Club. In this three part series from his talk at the CWEA Gordon shares his passion for bee keeping and breeding queen bees.
Published: 16/03/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association - Backyard Bee Keeping with Gordon Nairn - Part 2( 0:29:50)       
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Delve into the wonderful world of beekeeping an find out why bees are so vital to our world. Gordon Nairn is the hive master at the Christchurch Hobiest Bee Keeping Club. In this three part series from his talk at the CWEA Gordon shares his passion for bee keeping and breeding queen bees.
Published: 16/03/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- The Tale of Our Whale from the Canterbury Museum( 0:35:54)       
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Assistant Curator of Natural History at the Canterbury Museum, Jonathon Ridden, tells the tale of the Canterbury Museum's blue whale. From being washed to shore at Ōkārito in 1908 to the current renovations here the story of this incredible natural history treasure that has endured for generations.
Published: 12/03/2024 12:27:00 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Vinita on being a new migrant and finding community at the CWEA( 0:19:40)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA). In this episode Vinita shares how she found a place to belong and give back to the community through her knitting class. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 6:11:15 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Peter who's association with the trade union movement first brought him to the CWEA( 0:8:23)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA). In this episode Peter talks about how he values the informal learning environment that allows people to be themselves. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 6:08:35 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Paul on keeping liberal thinking alive( 0:17:41)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA). In this episode Paul Brody reflects on becoming a tutor at the CWEA after his retirement from the University of Canterbury. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 6:02:44 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Nina on the open and accepting culture of the CWEA( 0:14:24)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA). In this episode Nina talks about being an art tutor and the inclusive learning environment at the CWEA. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 5:42:53 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Director Lottie Vinson on the CWEA in times of crisis( 0:11:44)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA).In this episode, Lottie Vinson, Director of the CWEA, reflects on the role the organisation has played during the Covid pandemic and in the wake of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 5:38:10 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Kazuko on how she became a tutor at the CWEA( 0:10:26)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA).In this episode Kazuko (Kuzzy) shares the central role that the CWEA plays in her life. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 5:36:09 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Katherine about her family's long history with the CWEA( 0:16:59)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA).In this episode Katherine shares reflections of the place of the CWEA in her and her families life. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 5:34:10 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Ivan who has been with the CWEA since 1951( 0:12:53)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA).In this episode Ivan reflects on some of his memorable experiences with the CWEA including speaking in prisons and paying for classes with building repairs. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 5:31:23 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Dr. Simon Pollard on science communication( 0:25:17)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA). In this episode Dr. Simon Pollard reflects on how he came to share his passion for science and animal behaviour at the CWEA. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 5:05:02 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Dean on how he came to be a music tutor( 0:12:42)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA). Dean shares his journey to becoming a music tutor and his love for singing in Te Reo. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 4:00:00 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Oral History from Colleen and Andrea on the beauty of singing with a group( 0:13:6)       
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This programme is part of an oral history from tutors, students and life long learners from Roopu Kaimahi Matauranga o Waitaha, Canterbury Workers Association (CWEA). In this episode Colleen and Andrea reflect on the important place of their singing class in their life. This oral history was created as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival in 2023 with generous funding from the Christchurch City Council's Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund.
Published: 18/12/2023 4:00:00 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- An Oral History of the Canterbury Workers Education Association( 1:46:51)       
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In this oral history project you will hear reflections from the students, tutors and people who find community at the Canterbury Workers Education Association. This project was made with funding from the Christchurch City Council's "Christchurch Heritage Festival Fund".
Published: 18/12/2023 2:50:10 p.m.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association- Lincoln Efford Memorial Lecture - Jeremy Faumuinā( 1:8:41)       
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Navigating through a sea of ego’s – nurturing relationships through vā spaces - Jeremy Faumuinā. Always a highlight of the year we are excited to welcome Jeremy Faumuinā as our speaker for this year’s Lincoln Efford Memorial Lecture. The theme of our talanoa/conversation will be about sharing our spaces together through an indigenous lens. This will highlight Jeremy’s work within the police and how justice and peace is weaved into his practice and how that is outworked in community here in Aotearoa and abroad. Jeremy has had significant leadership roles in a career spanning over two decades in Māori and Pasifika organisations, local communities and the Education sector.
Published: 5/12/2023 12:00:00 p.m.