Women of Colour Staff Network
A welcoming space where Women of Colour of every race, ethnicity, culture and religion can come together as family.
What we do
The network is a wonderfully supportive space where our experiences are understood and valued. We are:
- a place to belong.
- a place to share our stories.
- a place to learn about diversity, equity and inclusion.
- a place to network.
- a place to have a unified voice at the University.
Our Chairs
Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens - Chairperson (left)
Ekta- Co-Chair (right)
Events
Stitching Our Voices
Facilitated by Dr Diana Albarran Gonzalez, Senior Lecturer in Design, this initiative aims to engage members in the healing process of creative expression that brings to life the stories shared by the Women of Colour Staff Network in response to the first (ethnic) Gender Pay Gap Report by Waipapa Taumata Rau in 2024.
The launch of Stitching Our Voices will be on International Women’s Day, 8th March 2025.
Ethnic Gender Pay Gap Panel
Annual (September 2025)
People of Colour, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and belonging in Aotearoa
Annual (June 2025)
Women of Colour Self Defense Course
Bi-annual (July & September 2025)
Let's explore culture through food
These events are centered around the significance of food in creating and fostering meaningful relationships. Lunch and Learns provide a welcoming space for members to explore diverse cultures, religions, and experiences, as well as gain insights about themselves, all while enjoying a meal together. Dinners offer an opportunity to savour new, local and authentic restaurants recommended by our members and to socialise in a relaxed setting outside the workplace.
Dinners: Bi-monthly
Lunch and Learns: Bi-monthly
Women of Color is not a biological designation. It is a solidarity definition. A commitment to work in collaboration with other oppressed women of color who have been minoritized. It is a term that has a lot of power.
If you're a staff member who is interested in joining the Women of Colour Staff Network, you can email staffdei@auckland.ac.nz.