Luke Vaikawi returned to Honiara, waiting to cross to Taumako
Luke Vaikawi, Executive Director of the Holau Vaka Taumako Association charitable organization, has returned to Honiara from 2 weeks in...
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vakataumako
- Sep 13, 2021
- 1 min
Video Progress Construction Report
2 coats paint. Next the non-skid. Then on to build the crossbeams and ama. Facebook Post
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vakataumako
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
Heuionalani responds to Q&A about the We, the Voyagers: Our Moana film
Here is Heuionalani answering questions after screening of We, the Voyagers: Our Moana at the Culture & Diversity Film Festival in...
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vakataumako
- Aug 25, 2021
- 1 min
S.V. Lata Progress Photos and Video
The deck is going on the S.V. Lata pod today at Ocean People, Inc. Then fiberglass all of it. Facebook Post
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vakataumako
- Aug 22, 2021
- 1 min
Watch the blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to our organization
Blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to Holau Vaka Taumako Association. This vessel will support HVTA construction of...
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vakataumako
- Aug 22, 2021
- 1 min
Watch the new progress video of S.V. Lata construction!
The S.V. Lata main hull is upright. Tour along deck August 21, 2021... Facebook Post
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vakataumako
- Aug 17, 2021
- 1 min
Missing open vessel found by police
UPDATE: Manuopo Police reports that they found them. All aboard are safe and resting at Nifiloli! Oliefa Atu! And many thanks to those...
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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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vakataumako
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
Testing experimental camera rig and drone offshore of Kailua Kona
We tested the experimental low-light camera rig and drone 4 nights about 15 - 20 miles offshore of Kailua Kona on awesomely dark nights. ...
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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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vakataumako
- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min
S.V. Lata Construction Updates
S.V. Lata main hull and pod construction as of August 3rd. Facebook Post
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vakataumako
- Dec 3, 2017
- 9 min
Holau Vanuatu, Eruptions, and the Next Voyages
In 2005, ninety-six year old Paramount Chief Koloso Kaveia announced his plan to sail (holau) to Vanuatu on a TePuke. He had taught his...
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vakataumako
- Jul 19, 2017
- 1 min
Check out our Kickstarter!
We’re raising funds to help Taumako videographer Dixon Wia, who’s busy documenting the Polynesian voyaging traditions of his ancestors,...
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vakataumako
- Jun 26, 2017
- 2 min
Summit of Voyagers in Honolulu
Mimi and Meph helped welcome Hokule`a home on 17 June, and then exhibited at the Convention Center conference on ocean voyaging 18-20...
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vakataumako
- Jun 22, 2017
- 3 min
Vaka Valo Association is in Charge! Their Programs are Underway!
The Vaka Taumako Project (VTP) of the Pacific Traditions Society, under Direction of cultural anthropologist and sailor Marianne “Mimi”...
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vakataumako
- Jun 13, 2017
- 2 min
Tepuke from Taumako arrives in Santa Cruz
LUOVA, TEMOTU PROVINCE: For the first time in over thirty years, a Taumako voyaging canoe arrived at Santa Cruz Island’s northwestern tip...
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vakataumako
- Jan 2, 2017
- 23 min
Calling The Wind of Reunion
Chief Kaveia’s Guidance by Mimi George For 16 years Chief Koloso Kaveia of Taumako (Duffs Group of SE Solomon Islands), strived to train...
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vakataumako
- Oct 26, 2016
- 1 min
Heritage Expeditions joins the Vaka Taumako Project
The “Spirit of Enderby,” a 50 passenger cruise ship of Heritage Expeditions, will visit Duff Islands (Taumako) on Nov 1st. They will be...
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vakataumako
- Aug 24, 2016
- 1 min
Sailing With Lata/Laka: Presentation at East West Center
Come See how Ancient Polynesian Voyaging is still practiced today. Drs. Simon Salopuka and Mimi George of the Vaka Taumako Project of...
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vakataumako
- Aug 1, 2016
- 1 min
Video: Lashing a Te Puke voyaging canoe
In this video, students at the Lata Voyaging School lash the riser box onto a traditional Te Puke voyaging canoe using coconut fiber...
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