Ka'ai, T. M.2011-01-052011-01-05200820082008https://hdl.handle.net/10292/1106This article employs a case-study approach to examine the crucial roles played by Māori Studies Departments in Universities throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand. Comparisons are drawn with similar centres of learning, teaching, and research in among other indigenous groups, and the article reveals the crucial role these departments play.© 2008 Te Ara Poutama, AUT UniversityJournal ArticleOpenAccess