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Film selected by Cinematic European Film Festival

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Feb 25, 20221 min read

Film selected by Cinematic European Film Festival

Facebook Post Cinematic European Film Festival

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We, the Voyagers: Our Moana screening at the International Ocean Film Festival 2022

vakataumako

Feb 19, 20221 min read

We, the Voyagers: Our Moana screening at the International Ocean Film Festival 2022

This film festival is based at Fort Mason, San Francisco. WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR MOANA will screen virtually April 11 - 24, 2022....

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vakataumako

Feb 10, 20221 min read

Please sign up for this important Pacific Regional Workshop for Traditional Boat Builders

Please refer to the graphic to learn how to sign up for this workshop. You can reach out to contact@sustainableseatransport.org to...

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Attend the Pacific Traditional Boat Builders Regional Workshop on February 15th and 16th

vakataumako

Feb 7, 20221 min read

Attend the Pacific Traditional Boat Builders Regional Workshop on February 15th and 16th

At last, a trans-Pacific workshop to talanoa sustainable vessels, and what works and could be most helpful now in traditional and hybrid...

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Listen to Moeata Galenon, the first female Maohi Navigator on the Faafaite, share her journey

vakataumako

Feb 7, 20221 min read

Listen to Moeata Galenon, the first female Maohi Navigator on the Faafaite, share her journey

OUT NOW! Listen here: https://nativestories.org/maohi-vaa-navigator-moeata.../ Moeata Galenon, the first female Maohi Navigator on the...

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Updated link for Voyaging Revivals of Oceania event

vakataumako

Feb 1, 20221 min read

Updated link for Voyaging Revivals of Oceania event

I hear the link is not working to the Zoom presentation sign-up that I posted a few days back. Here is the link to the Zoom series by...

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HVTA members building the computer lab structure at Takulu kainga of Taumako

vakataumako

Jan 31, 20221 min read

HVTA members building the computer lab structure at Takulu kainga of Taumako

In January, the Executive Director of Holau Vaka Taumako Association, Luke Vaikawi, took these photos of HVTA members building the...

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Expert Interview with Mimi George on the voyaging revivals of Oceania

vakataumako

Jan 27, 20221 min read

Expert Interview with Mimi George on the voyaging revivals of Oceania

On February 3rd at 5pm, Mimi George will speak about how ancient navigation and boat building is useful today. To watch, please purchase...

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Both films accepted to the Hamburg Film Awards

vakataumako

Jan 27, 20221 min read

Both films accepted to the Hamburg Film Awards

Both films: We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka and We, the Voyagers: Our Moana were accepted by HFA. Screening may be in May or June in Hamburg....

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WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR MOANA will be on PBS!

vakataumako

Dec 10, 20211 min read

WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR MOANA will be on PBS!

WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR MOANA will be accessible on the PBS Hawaiʻi website for the next 2 weeks. Here is the link.

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We, the Voyagers: Our Moana Selected by Film Festival

vakataumako

Dec 2, 20211 min read

We, the Voyagers: Our Moana Selected by Film Festival

Amazing news! We, the Voyagers: Our Moana was just selected by New Wave Short Film Festival via FilmFreeway.com! Facebook Post New Wave...

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WE, THE VOYAGERS films selected for another film festival

vakataumako

Dec 1, 20211 min read

WE, THE VOYAGERS films selected for another film festival

Both WE, THE VOYAGERS films have been selected for the Mosaic Film Festival of Arts & Culture. MFFAC starts Dec 3, 2021. Facebook Post

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WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA is broadcast tomorrow!

vakataumako

Dec 1, 20211 min read

WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA is broadcast tomorrow!

Here is a link to WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA. It will be on the broadcast tomorrow night but is up already on PBSHawaii.org. The link to...

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Guam International Film Festival Voting is Open

vakataumako

Nov 25, 20211 min read

Guam International Film Festival Voting is Open

So many good films to vote for in the Guam International Film Festival! Find the link to vote below. Facebook Post GIFF Voting Link

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vakataumako

Nov 23, 20211 min read

Mimi George selected as panelist at GIFF

We so enjoyed this panel on the value of preserving traditions in modern way. Thank you GIFF for nominating We, the Voyagers: Our Moana...

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vakataumako

Nov 22, 20211 min read

UCSD Design Lab Discussion on Canoes, Conservation and Computation with Vaka Taumako team members

Here are several presentations given at the award winning UCSD Design Lab a few nights ago. Mimi George about proa design features and...

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WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA wins Best Feature Film!

vakataumako

Nov 22, 20211 min read

WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA wins Best Feature Film!

Spanish language version of WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA in QIIFF...a wonderful festival in Oaxaca, Mexico. Congrats crew of Lata! Facebook...

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Kaua'i Children's Theater acknowledges the "Real Moana"

vakataumako

Nov 21, 20211 min read

Kaua'i Children's Theater acknowledges the "Real Moana"

The "Real Moana" acknowledged in the program of the Kauaʻi Childrens Theater production of Moana Jr. This show is GREAT - on stage live...

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Captain Luke Vaikawi brings materials for Halevaka

vakataumako

Nov 18, 20211 min read

Captain Luke Vaikawi brings materials for Halevaka

Captain Luke Vaikawi, Executive Director of Holau Vaka Taumako Association, has picked up the donated solar power system to bring to the...

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WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA recognized by CARE awards

vakataumako

Nov 15, 20211 min read

WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA recognized by CARE awards

WE, THE VOYAGERS: OUR VAKA. We are honored to be recognized by CARE Awards, an international and very interesting gathering of films and...

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