Deep Pacific Podcast
Kalani
Dive into Pacific Island issues alongside a Pacific Islander millenial woman of science. This podcast is done in service to our under-represented voices to shed light upon long-standing social, economic, scientific, political, educational, and cultural circumstances which we grew up with and which connect us.
What does it mean to be Pasifika diaspora?
[S2:EP#1] What does being diasporic Pasifika mean to me? Six Indigenous Pacific Islanders dive deep into their experiences of loving home from a distance, and whether or not they consider themselves diasporic [not all do!]. Kalani then discusses a scientific paper on using a gendered lens to describe women’s fishing activities and marine governance in a marine preserve in the Solomon Islands, Melanesia. In this episode you will hear from: Austin, a diasporic Yapese-Palauan living in the Kingdom
Apr 4, 2021 • 1:24:27
Season 2 Announcement Trailer
[Trailer 2] SEASON II ANNOUNCEMENT Hafa adai and welcome to Season 2 of Deep Pacific, a Pasifika (Indigenous Pacific Islander) podcast made by and for the people of the Pacific to share our stories amongst ourselves. This is a women/NB-led grassroots movement in audio form, with episodes/episode updates every other weekend on our social media pages @DeepPacificPod (IG/Twitter). Dive deep into Pacific issues with us. Links to Resources: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Preambl
Mar 11, 2021 • 4:48
What do Pacific Islanders think about religion?
[EP#10: DECOLONIZATION SERIES #4] What do Pacific Islanders think about religion in the Pacific? Six Indigenous Pacific Islanders share personal thoughts on organized religion and how to decolonize—if they think it can be done at all. Kalani then goes into a summary on a paper about media coverage and the framing of the Pacific in the media with regards to climate change. You will hear from: To’a, our Fijian poet, iTaukei brother, and man of God Tēatuahere, our favorite diasporic Tahitian Ma’
Dec 13, 2020 • 1:45:10
What do Pasifika people think about settlers?
[EP#9] What do Pasifika people think about settlers? Five Indigenous Pacific Islanders speak out on settlers and settler-colonialism. Kalani then goes into a summary of a paper on Radical Care and Survival Strategies Written by Dr. Hi’ilei Julia Hobart. You will hear from: Temiti, our awesome Samoan Ma’ohi (Tahitian) afakasi educator Rhonda, an Indigenous Fijian from Viti Tēatuahere, our favorite beautiful poetic Ma’ohi (Tahitian) soul Ha’åni, our Chamoru Samoan graduate student and future de
Nov 26, 2020 • 1:14:02
What do Pacific Islanders think about family?
[EP#8] What do Pacific Islanders think about family? The ladies take the lead on this episode. Two Pasifika women speak on family, followed by a clip reel of past contributors speaking on family from other episodes. Kalani finishes off the episode by summarizing a peer-reviewed article on settler colonialism in the US Pacific. You will hear from: Symone, a Chamoru artist ginen Guåhan Tēatuahere, a diasporic Tahitian poet living in Hawai’i Citations: Aaron John Spitzer (2019) ‘A wolf in s
Oct 25, 2020 • 0:00
What does “land back” mean to me as a Pacific Islander?
[EP#7:DECOLONIZATION SERIES #2] What does “land back” mean to me as a Pacific Islander? Six Indigenous Pacific Islanders dive deep into the land, the #LandBack movement in their islands, and where they see it going. You will hear from: Mackere (https://twitter.com/@Mackere), an “urban Maori” living in Auckland Nāinoa (https://twitter.com/@unkopoidog), a Kanaka Maoli living in Hawai’i Hila’an (https://twitter.com/@ taotaomona), a Chamoru ginen Guåhan; (Personal IG: https://instagram.com/t
Oct 12, 2020 • 0:00
Bonus Ep #3 - Deep Pacific’s Values
[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 conn
Sep 27, 2020 • 0:00
What are our Pasifika values?
[EP#6] What are our Pasifika values? Nine indigenous Pacific Islanders speak on their values, what they are, and how we can carry some of them into the future to be better ancestors. Kalani then discusses a brand new scientific paper on the status of Emergency Care in the Pacific. In this episode you will hear from: Lisiatē, a Tongan diaspora activist, and first-time contributor! Ha’åni, a Chamoru from Guahan with roots in Samoa To’a, an iTaukei or indigenous person of Fiji Temiti, a Samoan Ta
Aug 30, 2020 • 0:00
How do Pasifika artists weave their culture and activism into their art?
[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: Carolann- a story-teller and diaspora spoken word poet from Pohnpei Rhonda- Fiji's first transgender KaiViti woman recording artist with background in traditional dance Saiah- a Samoan d
Aug 17, 2020 • 0:01
Bonus Ep#2 - Canceling RIMPAC with a dash of COVID-19
[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 i
Aug 13, 2020 • 0:00
What does decolonization mean to me as a Pacific Islander?
[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)
Jul 21, 2020 • 0:00
Bonus Ep#1 - RIMPAC in the Hawaiian Kingdom
[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
Jul 12, 2020 • 0:00
How do Queer Pasifika people get treated within my culture?
[EP3] How do Queer Pasifika people get treated within my culture? For #PRIDE2020 episode three centers on LGBTQIA+ Pacific Islanders, their representation, how they are treated, how they live with queerness, and how they feel their cultures could change for the better to become more inclusive. Hear from Tēatuahere with roots in Tahiti Nenol of the Marshall Islands Bryant of the Philippines Sha with roots in Belau RT with roots in Guåhan and Chuuk Roquin ginen Guåhan Kalani also
Jun 26, 2020 • 0:00
How does language contribute to Pacific Islander identity?
[EP2] How does language contribute to my identity as a Pacific Islander? In this 01:15:00 episode, six islanders explore how all of their languages contribute to their thoughts on identity as indigenous peoples and explore language revitalization. A special portion of this episode is dedicated to highlighting the struggles of the Chamorro people that have been colonized for over 350 years and the effects this has had on their language. You will hear from To’a of Fiji (iTaukei and English) T
Jun 14, 2020 • 0:00
What is my Pacific Islander identity?
[EP1] What is my Pacific Islander identity? David Garcia of the Philippines Temiti of Samoa/Tahiti Kalani of the Mariana Islands To’a of Fiji Carol Ann of Pohnpei All are islanders who explore the question of their identity in different ways. Kalani also discusses a white paper on the militarization of the Pacific and RIMPAC. Citations: DeLoughrey, Elizabeth. “Towards a Critical Ocean Studies for the Anthropocene.” Hydro-power: Charting the Global South. Regents of the University of
Jun 5, 2020 • 0:00