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This paper describes an international indigenous people’s agreement to promote mental health sector leadership. The protection and support of health and mental health for indigenous people is articulated as one of the goals of indigenous leadership. This is informed by indigenous knowledge and indigenous networks tribally, community, across sectors, regionally and internationally as well as partnerships committed to the development of indigenous leadership.
Dr Matire Harwood (Ngapuhi) has worked in Hauora Māori, primary health and rehabilitation settings as clinician and researcher since graduating from Auckland Medical School in 1994. She also holds positions on a number of boards, committees and advisory groups including the Health Research Council. Matire lives in Auckland with her whānau including partner Haunui and two young children Te Rangiura and Waimarie.
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