Students head for indigenous peoples summit

 

Published by the Communications and Development Department

 

13 August 2003

 

Two Canterbury University students, Trina Taupo, a masters student in Sociology, and Solomon Rahui, a third year Maori and Political Science student, have been invited to attend the World Summit for Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Toronto, Canada, from August 18 – 20.

 

They have both been awarded a 2003 Global Indigenous Entrepreneur Fellowship Award which covers their registration fee, materials, accommodation and meals during the summit, valued at $6220 each. The remainder of their costs are being met by a variety of sources from the Maori community, the University, and Te Akatoki.

Trina and Solomon are two of only four University students from New Zealand invited to attend the Summit.

 

The event is designed to provide a global forum for discussion and exchange of ideas between indigenous entrepreneurs from a variety of industries and sectors, as well as other entrepreneurs who want to do business with indigenous people.

 

For more information contact:
Deborah Parker
Communications Manager
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Ph 03 364 2910
Email deb.parker@canterbury.ac.nz