Proudly representing ATSIMA, Professor Chris Matthews attended TAIKURA: The Aotearoa Tri-Academy Indigenous Summit 
, held on 24–26 Nōema 2025 at Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
, held on 24–26 Nōema 2025 at Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland University of Technology (AUT).This international gathering brought together Indigenous, knowledge holders, and thought leaders from Aotearoa New Zealand, Canada, and Australia 
to advance a shared kaupapa: strengthening Indigenous-led research, transforming academia, and embedding Indigenous knowledges in global research agendas.
to advance a shared kaupapa: strengthening Indigenous-led research, transforming academia, and embedding Indigenous knowledges in global research agendas.Across three powerful days, delegates engaged in wānanga, keynote sessions, and collaborative discussions focused on:
• Leading and shaping Indigenous research agendas 
• Transforming academia to reduce inequities and structural barriers 
• Indigenising the academy through genuine recognition and shared decision-making 
People in photos 
:
:• Professor Dawn Bessarab FAHMS
• Professor Clint Bracknell FAHA
• Professor Jason Sharples FTSE
• Professor Tom Calma AO
• Professor Reuben Bolt
• Professor Yin Paradies
• Dr Mitchell Gibbs
• Professor Poia Rewi
Professor Tom Calma AO is holding the hand over gifts to hold in Australia next time.
You can view photos from the summit here