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    Film selected by Cinematic European Film Festival
    vakataumako
    • Feb 25
    • 1 min

    Film selected by Cinematic European Film Festival

    Facebook Post Cinematic European Film Festival
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    We, the Voyagers: Our Moana screening at the International Ocean Film Festival 2022
    vakataumako
    • Feb 19
    • 1 min

    We, the Voyagers: Our Moana screening at the International Ocean Film Festival 2022

    This film festival is based at Fort Mason, San Francisco. WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR MOANA will screen virtually April 11 - 24, 2022....
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    Listen to Moeata Galenon, the first female Maohi Navigator on the Faafaite, share her journey
    vakataumako
    • Feb 7
    • 1 min

    Listen to Moeata Galenon, the first female Maohi Navigator on the Faafaite, share her journey

    OUT NOW! Listen here: https://nativestories.org/maohi-vaa-navigator-moeata.../ Moeata Galenon, the first female Maohi Navigator on the...
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    Attend the Pacific Traditional Boat Builders Regional Workshop on February 15th and 16th
    vakataumako
    • Feb 7
    • 1 min

    Attend the Pacific Traditional Boat Builders Regional Workshop on February 15th and 16th

    At last, a trans-Pacific workshop to talanoa sustainable vessels, and what works and could be most helpful now in traditional and hybrid...
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    Updated link for Voyaging Revivals of Oceania event
    vakataumako
    • Feb 1
    • 1 min

    Updated link for Voyaging Revivals of Oceania event

    I hear the link is not working to the Zoom presentation sign-up that I posted a few days back. Here is the link to the Zoom series by...
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    Both films accepted to the Hamburg Film Awards
    vakataumako
    • Jan 27
    • 1 min

    Both films accepted to the Hamburg Film Awards

    Both films: We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka and We, the Voyagers: Our Moana were accepted by HFA. Screening may be in May or June in Hamburg....
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    Expert Interview with Mimi George on the voyaging revivals of Oceania
    vakataumako
    • Jan 27
    • 1 min

    Expert Interview with Mimi George on the voyaging revivals of Oceania

    On February 3rd at 5pm, Mimi George will speak about how ancient navigation and boat building is useful today. To watch, please purchase...
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    Moananuiākea Voyage Article Published
    vakataumako
    • Jan 3
    • 1 min

    Moananuiākea Voyage Article Published

    Considering how old and new could work together? Read Lydia Mullan's article highlighting the Moananuiākea Voyage in Sail Magazine....
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    WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA is broadcast tomorrow!
    vakataumako
    • Dec 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA is broadcast tomorrow!

    Here is a link to WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA. It will be on the broadcast tomorrow night but is up already on PBSHawaii.org. The link to...
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    UCSD Design Lab Discussion on Canoes, Conservation and Computation with Vaka Taumako team members
    vakataumako
    • Nov 22, 2021
    • 1 min

    UCSD Design Lab Discussion on Canoes, Conservation and Computation with Vaka Taumako team members

    Here are several presentations given at the award winning UCSD Design Lab a few nights ago. Mimi George about proa design features and...
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    vakataumako
    • Nov 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    KUAM News reports on 500 Sails of Saipan

    On this week's episode of Pacific Matters, we are bringing you into the water with 500 Sails on Saipan and we catch up with the crew a...
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    Both films in International Migration & Environmental Film Festival
    vakataumako
    • Sep 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    Both films in International Migration & Environmental Film Festival

    BOTH Our Vaka and Our Moana films are in the International Migration & Environmental Film Festival (IMEFF)! Congratulations to the crew!...
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    We, the Voyagers: Our Moana selected by Guam International Film Festival
    vakataumako
    • Aug 19, 2021
    • 1 min

    We, the Voyagers: Our Moana selected by Guam International Film Festival

    Back to GIFF, this time to screen part 2..."Amazing news! We, the Voyagers: Our Moana was just selected by Guam International Film...
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    Taumako Maritime Rituals Article Published
    vakataumako
    • Aug 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    Taumako Maritime Rituals Article Published

    Thank you for this fine article Dr. Salopuka! One correction to the ICHCourier introduction is that from 2018 until today the acting...
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    We, the Voyagers: Our Moana at Culture and Diversity Film Festival in Los Angeles
    vakataumako
    • Aug 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    We, the Voyagers: Our Moana at Culture and Diversity Film Festival in Los Angeles

    We, the Voyagers: Our Moana was appreciated in the wonderful Culture and Diversity Film Festival. Soon we can post videos of Mephʻs...
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    Dr. Salopuka's Article 'How to Build a Tepuke: Gender Roles in Taumako Voyaging Culture' Published
    vakataumako
    • Aug 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Dr. Salopuka's Article 'How to Build a Tepuke: Gender Roles in Taumako Voyaging Culture' Published

    Congrats on this article Dr Salopuka! Executive Director Luke Vaikawi will soon announce some plans. Imua! Facebook Post Article Link
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    Doc Simon interviewed in The Island Sun
    vakataumako
    • Sep 6, 2016
    • 1 min

    Doc Simon interviewed in The Island Sun

    Vaka Taumako Project’s Dr. Simon Salopuka was recently interviewed by The Island Sun newspaper of Solomon Islands. You can read this...
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    From the Archives: The Return of Lata
    vakataumako
    • May 11, 2016
    • 1 min

    From the Archives: The Return of Lata

    In answer to recent requests, here is a scan of the 1999 Sailing New Zealand article “The Return of Lata: An Authentic Polynesian...
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    Women in Cuba
    vakataumako
    • May 5, 2016
    • 2 min

    Women in Cuba

    by Mimi George and Catherine Downey When we think of the Cuban Revolution it is Che Guevara and Fidel Castro and the men who fought the...
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    Two Oceans or One?  Hokule’a at the SW Capes of Africa
    vakataumako
    • Dec 2, 2015
    • 6 min

    Two Oceans or One? Hokule’a at the SW Capes of Africa

    The aim of the Malama Honua World-Wide voyage is to sail a thread of connection round the world and share stories of hope that will help...
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