Monday, November 30, 2026

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

RHLT2

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Overview

Stream: Moana Oceania heritage

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Please join us for a deep dive into Our Ocean of Islands (August 2026 – March 2028), a landmark exhibition bringing together the Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices of 24 Moana Oceania island nations.
Developed by Lagi-Maama Academy & Consultancy (Lagi-Maama) in partnership with Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum, and co-curated with key contributors from each island nation, the exhibition celebrates embodied knowledges and practices that connects Indigenous peoples to their lands, seas, and skies.
Through Talanoa, Maroro, Titinap, Bacarita, the following contributors from four islands nations will provide unique insights into their contributions:
Kaetaeta Watson and Louisa Humphry MNZM (Tungaru / Kiribati)
Pairourou H. Larry Raigetal (Lamoireg, Federated States of Micronesia)
Dr Veronika T. Kanem (Muyu Tribe, West Papua); and Professor Hūfanga-He-Ako-Moe-Lotu Dr ‘Ōkusitino Māhina and Meleseini Haitelenisia Fifita ‘O Lakepa Lolohea Fetu‘u Tuai (Tonga)
Facilitated by Lagi-Maama - Toluma‘anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu and Kolokesa Uafā Mahina-Tuai