Sidney Moko Mead, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Sidney Moko Mead

New Zealand anthropologist, historian, artist, teacher, writer and prominent Māori leader

Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1927

Place of Birth: Wairoa, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

Profession: historian, artist, anthropologist

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Sir "Sidney" Hirini Moko Haerewa Mead (born 8 January 1927) is a New Zealand anthropologist, historian, artist, teacher, writer and prominent Maori leader.
Initially training as a teacher and artist, Mead taught in many schools in the East Coast and Bay of Plenty regions, and later served as principal of several schools.
After earning his PhD in 1968, he taught anthropology in several universities abroad.
He returned to New Zealand in 1977 and established the first Maori studies department in the country.
Mead later became a prominent Maori advocate and leader, acting in negotiations on behalf of several tribes and sitting on numerous advisory boards.
He has also written extensively on Maori culture.
He is currently the chair of the council of Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi.