Deep Pacific Podcast

[EP#5]How do Pacific artists use their art and culture for their activism?

Seven Pacific Islander artists dive deep into art, culture, and activism. Kalani then discusses a scientific paper on Pasifika and Maori representation in research institutes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this episode you will hear from:

1. Carolann, a story-teller and diaspora spoken word poet from Pohnpei
2. Rhonda, Fiji's first transgender iTaukei woman recording artist from Viti with background in traditional dance
3. Saiah, a Samoan diaspora who does visual arts
4. Danideru, a Scottish-Chamorro diaspora recording artist and musician who also specializes in video production
5. Bryant, a Filipino diaspora digital media artist
6. Symone, a Chamoru artist from Guåhan who weaves coronan flores (mwaar)
7. Tēatuahere, a Tahitian diaspora poet

Citations:

1. Tara G. McAllister, Sereana Naepi, Elizabeth Wilson, Daniel Hikuroa & Leilani A. Walker (2020) Under-represented and overlooked: Māori and Pasifika scientists in Aotearoa New Zealand’s universities and crown-research institutes, Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, DOI: 10.1080/03036758.2020.1796103

Links to Resources:

• Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner's "Dear Matafele Peinem" (a poem to her daughter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr53qyurVC0
• Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner's Website: https://www.kathyjetnilkijiner.com
• Carolann's Poetry Blog: http://keweriwer.wordpress.com
• Link to Carolann's "LIH-rohrohki Weki: a Retelling of [Her]story": https://keweriwer.wordpress.com/2020/05/25/lih-rohrohki-wehi-a-retelling-of-herstory/
• Rhonda’s IG: www.instagram.com/2ronidee
• Link to Rhonda’s new song “Noqu i Tau”: https://youtu.be/YrYvHH4J2yE
• "Isalei lia" on Youtube: https://youtu.be/LHNrwkFdeqc
• Saiah's Art IG: www.instagram.com/asiataart
• Danideru's Song "Exhumed" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6uPGOcjO4IlP6DfsxKRIbt?si=pzheaOnqTGKCbH3G871RVA
• Danideru's Links: https://linktr.ee/danideru
• Bryant's Art IG: www.instagram.com/bry.lli.art
• Symone's Art IG: www.instagram.com/betdegal
• Tēatuahere's Poetry Blog: http://teatuaherespoetry.tumblr.com

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[BONUS EP#2] Canceling RIMPAC with a Dash of COVID-19

Kawena, a Kanaka Maoli activist with the Cancel RIMPAC Coalition shares an update on how that effort is going for 2020, how militarization of the Pacific is going, and mentions ways to support Kanaka Maoli in their fight to cancel RIMPAC. Canceling RIMPAC is necessary to begin a peaceful COVID-free demilitarized Pacific. Alisi, a first-time contributor and Tongan superwoman then gives an update on her organizational efforts on how COVID-19 is affecting Pacific Islanders in the U.S. and gives food for thought on how our cultures can adapt to COVID.

Link to most of the Kalani’s text of episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Saj6KXDa3qQpg0iFhCqQnNPDTfi-Dj5lDprbeZo50bA/

Links to Resources:

• Meta Sarmiento’s “After North Korea’s Threat”: https://youtu.be/j2yXYmHtV3g
• Meta Sarmiento’s TedX Talk “ Finding Strength in a World Obsessed with Size”: https://youtu.be/fNa5KM31iL4
• Meta’s Book of Poems “Tie Your Shoes Kid” (ONLY $10!): https://www.amazon.com/Tie-Your-Shoes-Meta-Sarmiento/dp/1365992829
• Cancel RIMPAC Coalition’s Youtube Channel: “A Collective Poem” : https://youtu.be/UGmMOiLXBoI
• Sign Cancel RIMPAC’s Petition: https://diy.rootsaction.org/petitions/help-hawaii-stop-the-largest-naval-war-practice-in-the-world
• Kawena’s Twitter page: https://twitter.com/Kue_Kawena
• Alisi’s L.A. Times Article: “Pacific Islanders hit hard by Coronavirus”: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-19/california-pacific-islander-native-hawaiian-communities-hit-hard-by-coronavirus
• Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance: http://www.ocapica.org/

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[EP#4:DECOLONIZATION SERIES#1] What does decolonization mean to me as a Pacific Islander?

Eight indigenous Pacific Islanders share their thoughts on the concept of decolonization. You will hear from:

• Anei, a Kanaka Maoli
• Thomås, a Chamorro ginen Guahan yan Luta
• To’a, an iTaukei of Fiji
• Ha’åni, a Chamorro and Samoan woman living on Guahan with roots in American Samoa
• Kyle, a Palauan-American living on Guahan
• David Garcia (@MapmakerDavid) of the Philippines
• Kawena (@Kue_Kawena) a Kanaka Maoli living in the Kingdom of Hawai’i
• Tēatuahere of Tahiti

This is followed by Kalani diving into a scientific paper on traditional marine conservation making a comeback throughout Oceania, and reading a few of her favorite podcast reviews from Apple Podcasts!

Citations:

1. Friedlander, Alan M. “Marine conservation in Oceania: Past, present, and future.” Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 135 (2018) pages 139-149 (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X1830393X)

Links to Resources:

• Linda Tuhiwai Smith’s “Decolonizing Methodologies” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Decolonizing-Methodologies-Research-Indigenous-Peoples/dp/1848139500
• To’a’s Twilight of Oceania YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb5pd_L8vhgIU2WtMpAvGqw Fiji Oblong Table: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRaSw5OhPlwPIsk_X9hW1Q and #TeamFiji Roundtable: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeamFijiRoundtable
• Cancel RIMPAC Coalition’s Petition: https://diy.rootsaction.org/petitions/help-hawaii-stop-the-largest-naval-war-practice-in-the-world?mc_cid=945ffb4428&mc_eid=cb849e4b43

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[Bonus EP#1] How does RIMPAC affect the Kingdom of Hawai’i?

Kawena, a kanaka maoli activist with the Cancel RIMPAC Coalition shares his view on RIMPAC and militarization of the Pacific. Kalani then discusses militarization in the CNMI, specifically regarding the bombing of Farallon de Medinilla, and mentions some of the steps she takes to support kanaka maoli in their fight to cancel RIMPAC.

Link to most of the full text of episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Saj6KXDa3qQpg0iFhCqQnNPDTfi-Dj5lDprbeZo50bA/

Citations:

1. Stephen H. Smith, Donald E. Marx. “De-facto marine protection from a Navy bombing range: Farallon De Medinilla, Mariana Archipelago, 1997 to 2012.” Marine Pollution Bulletin, 102:1 (2015), p 187-198, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.07.023. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X15004439)
2. DeLoughrey, Elizabeth. “Towards a Critical Ocean Studies for the Anthropocene.” Hydro-power: Charting the Global South. Regents of the University of Colorado. 57-1 (April 2019) DOI IO.1215/00138282-7309655 https://english.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/DeLoughrey-Towards-a-Critical-Ocean-Studies-for-the-Anthropocene-ELN-2019.pdf

Links to Resources:

• Cancel RIMPAC Coalition Youtube Channel: “A Collective Poem” : https://youtu.be/UGmMOiLXBoI
• Sign Cancel RIMPAC Change.org Petition: https://www.change.org/p/for-people-land-air-sea-stop-rimpac-military-exercises
• Kawena’s Twitter page: https://twitter.com/Kue_Kawena
• D. Keali’i Mackenzie’s Twitter page: https://twitter.com/DMKealii
• Craig Santos-Perez’s Website: http://craigsantosperez.com/ & his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Santos-Perez/e/B003F538QU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
• Honolulu Civil Beat’s OFFSHORE Podcast: https://www.offshorepodcast.org/

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[BONUS EP#3] About Deep Pacific’s values and what does Deep Pacific mean to the team behind it?

Kalani discusses the values behind Deep Pacific podcast which also goes into the podcast’s mission statement. This is followed by the Deep Pacific Admin Council going into detail to answer the question “What does Deep Pacific mean to me?”

On it, you will hear from

• Kalåni (“executive producer”)
• Ha’åni (associate producer)
• Thomås (associate producer)

Mission statement:

• To reinforce the connection that Pasifika people share throughout Oceania and surrounding areas by sharing their stories and experiences
• To raise awareness for cultural, political, and socioeconomic issues that need to be addressed by engaging in dialogue with people familiar with those places (indigenous people preferably, diaspora are ok)
• To increase representation of regular Pacific Islander voices by providing safe and uplifting spaces and platforms to engage
• To normalize scientific discussion in our communities using critical analysis and thought while acknowledging biases that may exist

The values are as follows:

1. Showcasing authentic representation
2. Qualifying ourselves
3. Speaking with integrity
4. Critical thinking
5. Valuing indigeneity and re-indigenization
6. Being self-aware
7. Speaking with humility and sensitivity
8. Timeliness
9. Sustainability for the environment and the podcast
10. Cultivating interdependance among Pacific people
11. Reciprocity in advocacy and support
12. Solidarity with BIPOC
13. Respect for self, for our culture, and other indigenous cultures (and none for Gretchen Wieners bye)

Link to most of the Kalani’s text of episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h0i8qW1irh6mjqghn0yEkhAxPKRMJSC8-F6fZimmh1g/

Links to Resources:

• Dr. Emalani Case’s Blog “A Package of Salt”: https://hewahipaakai.wordpress.com/author/emalani/
• The Keynote Address with the episode’s quote: https://hewahipaakai.wordpress.com/2018/06/09/the-stories-we-choose-to-tell-ourselves-about-ourselves/?wref=tp
• Thomas King’s The Truth About Stories: A Native Narrative: King, T. (2010). The Truth about Stories: A Native Narrative. Canada: House of Anansi Press Incorporated. https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Truth_about_Stories/5PreoAEACAAJ?hl=en
• Cancel RIMPAC Coalition’s Youtube Channel: “A Collective Poem” : https://youtu.be/UGmMOiLXBoI

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