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Sep 4, 20211 min read

Video Progress Report on S.V. Lata Construction

S.V. Lata as of Sept 3. Topsides and hatches/holds almost ready for paint. Facebook Post

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vakataumako

Sep 1, 20211 min read

Heuionalani responds to Q&A about the We, the Voyagers: Our Moana film

Here is Heuionalani answering questions after screening of We, the Voyagers: Our Moana at the Culture & Diversity Film Festival in...

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Watch this video to see how the S.V. Lata was turned!

vakataumako

Aug 28, 20211 min read

Watch this video to see how the S.V. Lata was turned!

At your request, please see this video to see how the S.V. Lata was turned over 7 days ago. This week fish hold is being insulated, deck...

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vakataumako

Aug 25, 20211 min read

S.V. Lata Progress Photos and Video

The deck is going on the S.V. Lata pod today at Ocean People, Inc. Then fiberglass all of it. Facebook Post

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Watch the blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to our organization

vakataumako

Aug 22, 20211 min read

Watch the blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to our organization

Blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to Holau Vaka Taumako Association. This vessel will support HVTA construction of...

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We, the Voyagers: Our Moana selected by Guam International Film Festival

vakataumako

Aug 19, 20211 min read

We, the Voyagers: Our Moana selected by Guam International Film Festival

Back to GIFF, this time to screen part 2..."Amazing news! We, the Voyagers: Our Moana was just selected by Guam International Film...

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vakataumako

Aug 17, 20211 min read

Missing open vessel found by police

UPDATE: Manuopo Police reports that they found them. All aboard are safe and resting at Nifiloli! Oliefa Atu! And many thanks to those...

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Taumako Maritime Rituals Article Published

vakataumako

Aug 11, 20211 min read

Taumako Maritime Rituals Article Published

Thank you for this fine article Dr. Salopuka! One correction to the ICHCourier introduction is that from 2018 until today the acting...

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We, the Voyagers: Our Moana at Culture and Diversity Film Festival in Los Angeles

vakataumako

Aug 10, 20211 min read

We, the Voyagers: Our Moana at Culture and Diversity Film Festival in Los Angeles

We, the Voyagers: Our Moana was appreciated in the wonderful Culture and Diversity Film Festival. Soon we can post videos of Mephʻs...

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Testing experimental camera rig and drone offshore of Kailua Kona

vakataumako

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Testing experimental camera rig and drone offshore of Kailua Kona

We tested the experimental low-light camera rig and drone 4 nights about 15 - 20 miles offshore of Kailua Kona on awesomely dark nights. ...

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Dr. Salopuka's Article 'How to Build a Tepuke: Gender Roles in Taumako Voyaging Culture' Published

vakataumako

Aug 8, 20211 min read

Dr. Salopuka's Article 'How to Build a Tepuke: Gender Roles in Taumako Voyaging Culture' Published

Congrats on this article Dr Salopuka! Executive Director Luke Vaikawi will soon announce some plans. Imua! Facebook Post Article Link

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vakataumako

Jul 13, 20201 min read

Foe VAKA and Foe MANU

Today the tepuke paddle called foe VAKA and foe MANU were collected in the forest in preparation for the MACFEST event. Preparation of...

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Iwan Santoso

Jun 5, 20201 min read

Te Lapa

In addition to their vast knowledge of asterisms, wind, waves, and currents, sailors of the Duff and Reef Island groups make use of a...

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vakataumako

May 7, 20201 min read

“We, the Voyagers: Our Moana” is online

We are the crew of Lata, the Polynesian culture-hero who built the first voyaging canoe and navigated across the Pacific. We use only...

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Iwan Santoso

Apr 16, 20202 min read

Te Laa O Lata

VTP’s Mimi George just had an article published in the Journal of the Polynesian Society, about measuring performance of an ancient...

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Iwan Santoso

Apr 15, 20202 min read

Women in Cuba

When we think of the Cuban Revolution it is Che Guevara and Fidel Castro and the men who fought the Baptista Regime of totalitarianism....

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Iwan Santoso

Apr 15, 20201 min read

From the Archives: The Return of Lata

In answer to recent requests, here is a scan of the 1999 Sailing New Zealand article “The Return of Lata: An Authentic Polynesian...

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Experiencing Mana as Ancestral Wind-work

Iwan Santoso

Apr 15, 20201 min read

Experiencing Mana as Ancestral Wind-work

In this paper, I relate how I was taught about and experienced mana in the forms of wind and weather behaviors. I highlight the role of...

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Iwan Santoso

Apr 15, 20201 min read

“We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka” is Online

We are the crew of Lata, the Polynesian culture-hero who built the first voyaging canoe and navigated across the Pacific. We use only...

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"We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka" Compressed Version

Iwan Santoso

Apr 15, 20201 min read

"We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka" Compressed Version

We are making “We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka” accessible for the lowest possible data cost. We’ve prepared a 60MB version for FREE access....

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