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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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    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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    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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    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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    vakataumako
    • Oct 23, 2021
    • 1 min

    Master Sailors invited on Woodlark Island to share circumnavigation story by Sailau canoe

    Another brilliant voyage of Tawali Pasana. Congratulations! Master sailors, Justin and Sanakoli John from Milne Bay Papua New Guinea were...
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    Micronesian Voyaging Society Yokohama explains important voyaging history of the Chechemeni
    vakataumako
    • Oct 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    Micronesian Voyaging Society Yokohama explains important voyaging history of the Chechemeni

    14 years after the 1975 Chechemeni Edition Satawal~Nuclear sailing, 1989, Chechemeni captain, Reppan sailed towards the Asian Pacific...
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    Micronesian Voyaging Society Yokohama visits the museum to see the canoe ’Chechemeni’
    vakataumako
    • Oct 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    Micronesian Voyaging Society Yokohama visits the museum to see the canoe ’Chechemeni’

    大阪の国立民族博物館に仕事で行ってきました。1975年沖縄海洋博へミクロネシアのサタワル島から航海してきたチェチェメニ号もここに展示されています。 The society went to the National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka...
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    Luke Vaikawi returned to Honiara, waiting to cross to Taumako
    vakataumako
    • Sep 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    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
    • 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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    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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    Testing experimental camera rig and drone offshore of Kailua Kona
    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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    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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    Tepuke from Taumako arrives in Santa Cruz
    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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    Calling The Wind of Reunion
    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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    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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    Help Sail to Vanuatu this November
    vakataumako
    • Mar 10, 2016
    • 2 min

    Help Sail to Vanuatu this November

    Aloha Tatou, The Vaka Taumako Project of Solomon Islands is preparing for a voyage from Taumako to Vanuatu in November, 2016. The aim of...
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    Voyaging Goals Set for 2016
    vakataumako
    • Dec 22, 2015
    • 4 min

    Voyaging Goals Set for 2016

    Mimi and Meph have just returned from two busy and productive weeks in Solomon Islands. Here are a few highlights:For the last few...
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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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