Linda Tuhiwai Smith

New Zealand professor of indigenous education
Person human Q16885749
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Summary

Linda Tuhiwai Smith is a human[1]. Born in Whakatāne[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1950[3]. She worked as a professor[4] and pedagogue[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith was born in Whakatāne[2].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith was born on January 1, 1950[3].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith was born on December 1, 1950[7].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith's father was Sidney Moko Mead[8].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith was married to Graham Smith[9].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith held citizenship in New Zealand[10].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith is identified as part of the Māori ethnic group[11].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith's professions included professor[4].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith worked as a pedagogue[5].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith held the position of full professor[12].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith held the position of professor emeritus[13].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith was employed by University of Waikato[14].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith's education included a stint at University of Auckland[15].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith's education included a stint at Carbondale Community High School[16].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith's doctoral advisor was Roger Dale[17].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith's doctoral advisor was Stuart McNaughton[18].
  • A notable student of Linda Tuhiwai Smith was Anthony Cyril Spelman[19].
  • A notable student of Linda Tuhiwai Smith was Alison Green[20].
  • A notable student of Linda Tuhiwai Smith was Nicolina Newcombe[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Linda Tuhiwai Smith is Decolonizing Methodologies[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Linda Tuhiwai Smith is Q139547940[23].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith received the New Zealand Order of Merit[24].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith received the Te Puāwaitanga Research Excellence Award[25].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith received the Dame Joan Metge Medal[26].
  • Linda Tuhiwai Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[27].

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Origins and Family

Linda Tuhiwai Smith's place of birth was Whakatāne[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1950[3] and December 1, 1950[7]. Her father was Sidney Moko Mead[8]. She is identified as part of the Māori ethnic group[11].

Education

Educated at University of Auckland[15], a public university[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1883[30], headquartered in Auckland City[31] and Carbondale Community High School[16], a high school[32], in United States[33]. Doctoral advisors include Roger Dale[17], a pedagogue[34], b. 1940[35], specialised in education[36] and Stuart McNaughton[18], a pedagogue[37], of New Zealand[38], awarded the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[39]. Linda Tuhiwai Smith earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor[4] and pedagogue[5]. Among Linda Tuhiwai Smith's employers was University of Waikato[14]. Positions held include full professor[12], an academic rank[41] and professor emeritus[13], an academic title[42]. Notable students include Anthony Cyril Spelman[19], Alison Green[20], and Nicolina Newcombe[21]. Doctoral students include Matiu Ratima[43], a researcher[44], awarded the New Zealand Mana Tūānuku Research Leader Fellowship[45]; Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai[46]; Nēpia Mahuika[47], a historian[48], specialised in history of indigenous peoples[49]; Te Kahautu Maxwell[50], a researcher[51], awarded the Ranginui Walker Award[52]; Colleen McMurchy-Pilkington[53], a researcher[54]; and Katarina Gray-Sharp[55].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Decolonizing Methodologies[22] and Q139547940[23].

Recognition

Awards received include New Zealand Order of Merit[24], an order[56], in New Zealand[57], founded in 1996[58]; Te Puāwaitanga Research Excellence Award[25], an award[59], in New Zealand[60], founded in 2018[61]; Dame Joan Metge Medal[26], a science award[62], in New Zealand[63], founded in 2008[64]; Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[27]; Rutherford Medal[65], a science award[66], in New Zealand[67], founded in 1991[68]; and McKenzie Award[69].

Personal Life

Linda Tuhiwai Smith was married to Graham Smith[9].

Why It Matters

Linda Tuhiwai Smith ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Linda Tuhiwai Smith born?

Linda Tuhiwai Smith was born in Whakatāne[2].

Who were Linda Tuhiwai Smith's parents?

Linda Tuhiwai Smith's father was Sidney Moko Mead[8].

Who was Linda Tuhiwai Smith married to?

Linda Tuhiwai Smith's spouses include Graham Smith[9].

What did Linda Tuhiwai Smith do for work?

Linda Tuhiwai Smith worked as professor[4] and pedagogue[5].

Where did Linda Tuhiwai Smith go to school?

Linda Tuhiwai Smith was educated at University of Auckland[15] and Carbondale Community High School[16].

What awards did Linda Tuhiwai Smith receive?

Honors received include New Zealand Order of Merit[24], Te Puāwaitanga Research Excellence Award[25], Dame Joan Metge Medal[26], and Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[27].

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Class ancestry

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