
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 • 31 episodes
The Moanan
Latest Episodes
“Too plastic,” connecting to culture away from home, Māori in Australia – Dr Innez Haua
We’d love to hear from you – we have a talanoa episode coming up! Send us your written or voice recorded messages via email or instagram for us to discuss on an episode. Please submit before the end of March 2025. Innez Haua PhD is ...
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Western science vs indigenous knowledge, measuring Pacific ethnic identity in psychology - Dr Sam Manuela
We’d love to hear from you – we have a talanoa episode coming up! Send us your written or voice recorded messages via email or instagram for us to discuss on an episode. Please submit before the end of March 2025. Dr S...
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What’s happening in New Caledonia? - Billy Wetewea
We’d love to hear from you! We have a talanoa episode coming up! Send us your written or voice recorded messages via email or instagram for us to discuss on an episode. Please submit before the end of March 2025. Reverend Billy Wete...
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Validating Indigenous Knowledge & Experiences in Universities - Sereana Naepi
Is University still the pathway to prosperity for our communities?How are Indigenous knowledges valued within Western Universities? Bula vinaka! In this episode we are joined by Associate Professor Sereana Naepi, ...
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Exploring vā/wa, indigenous architecture and the future of Pacific ideas - Leali’ifano Prof. Albert Refiti
Leali’ifano Prof. Albert Refiti is a Samoan academic whose work spans multiple disciplines. Originally trained in contemporary architecture, his recent work has been in Pacific Indigenous concepts and theories such as vā. In this ep...
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