The Moanan
The Moanan Podcast is a platform connecting Pacific knowledge to Pacific peoples. Each week, we share knowledge & wisdom from those of the Moana, from various fields & disciplines.
This podcast is for the young Pacific person, raised in the west, wanting to connect to their cultural roots & ancestral homes.
Podcasting since 2024 • 37 episodes
The Moanan
Latest Episodes
Proud to be Chamorro: Micronesians & the Pacific - James Arriola
Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore indigenous approaches to behavioural health, the power of faith and culture in healing, and how Micronesian communities are navigating contemporary mental health challenges. From address...
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Nuclear Colonialism & Environmental Injustice - Vehia Wheeler
Between the 1960s and 1990s, 193 nuclear explosions were conducted in Māohi Nui (French Polynesia) by France.In our latest episode with researcher & environmental justice advocate Vehia Wheeler (Māohi Nui) we explore the history of ...
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Who is 'worthy' of receiving our cultural treasures? - Lefaoali'i Dr Dion Enari
We're joined by Lefaoali'i Dr Dion Enari - an Associate Professor from Unitec Institute of Technology, matai (chief) and sogaimiti (wearer of the Samoan tatau). In this episode he shares his research insights on the experiences of diasporic com...
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Biology for the Pacific, Health and infertility - Dr Zaramasina Clark 🇹🇴
We are releasing our final Flags of the Moana tshirt drop! Listen in to see how you can win yourself a free tee 😉 tshirts will be available via themoanan.comDr Zaramasina Clark is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences at...
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Is self-care selfish?; Niue and Central Auckland; NZ-Pacific vs AUS-Pacific - Asetoa Sam Pilisi 🇳🇺
Asetoa Sam Pilisi is a community leader and current PhD Candidate of Niuean and Samoan descent. He has done youth work and community work for many years in Auckland, New Zealand and Western Sydney, Australia - particularly with Pacific youth. H...
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