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Yavu & Kapasa Workshops Return This May to Strengthen Pacific Cultural Engagement

30 April 2025

Noa'ia, Tālofa lava, Kia orāna, Talofa, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Mauri, Halo olgeta, Tēnā koutou katoa!

We’re excited to let you know that the Yavu and Kapasa workshops are back this May!

Whether you attended previously or are simply keen to refresh your knowledge, this is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your cultural understanding and strengthen your engagement with Pacific communities.

🌟 These FREE interactive workshops are open to anyone working in community, policy, education — or anyone passionate about building meaningful connections.

We would love for you to refresh your learning and share this opportunity widely with your colleagues, friends, and networks!

✨ What you’ll gain:

✔ Cultural foundations and values

✔ Tools for respectful engagement with Pacific communities

✔ Practical communication strategies

✔ Policy perspectives through a Pacific lens

🗓 Workshop Schedule:

🔹 Monday 19 May – YAVU Foundations

🔹 Tuesday 20 May – KAPASA Policy Tool

🔹 Wednesday 21 May – YAVU Train the Trainer

⏰ 10.00am–1.00pm & 2.00–5.00pm (as per schedule)

📍 Multicultural Recreation Community Centre

455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch

🎯 Spaces are limited — Register now!

📧 Email: Sina.Mulitalo@ccc.govt.nz

📲 Or simply scan the QR code on the flyer attached.

Engagement with Pacific