Where My Woke Pasifika Athletes At? (No Typo)
Following the recent controversy surrounding Jason Taumalolo’s decision to play for Tonga rather than New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup, and the way Israel Folau recently declared his stance on marriage equality, I’ve been thinking about Pasifika athletes – their choices, voices and...
Investing in Fiji’s Water, and Youth Leadership: Broderick Mervyn’s Story
Tell us about yourself – who are you, where are you from? Ni Sa Bula Vinaka and Noa’ia e mauri, my name is Broderick Mervyn, I am currently a 3rd Year student at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus completing a Bachelor of Laws. I...
How You Say My Pacific Name Matters
I’m Fijian, and there’s one stereotype I can’t deny. I love Rugby 7s. Over the years, I’ve heard names of Fijian players mispronounced, and while I often heard my Dad yell “woi!!” at the TV, I never really understood why he got so upset. This...
Marama ni Viti Workshop by The Veiqia Project
Over the last few weeks, thoughts about what I know and don’t know about Fijian culture have rolled around inside my head like changing tides. Do I know enough about Fijian culture as whole? How can I learn, while encouraging others to do the same?...
Women With Vision
The Women With Vision event by K&D Management is one that’s close to my heart. In recent weeks I’ve mentioned my thoughts on women genuinely supporting women – that it just doesn’t happen often enough in our Pacific community. I also echo the words of my...
Free Fijian Hugs in the United Kingdom
Bula Talanoa, My name is Luke Rokobuli and I’ve resided in the United Kingdom for the past 13 years. Originally I am from Bua. I now live in Ipswich with my wife and five children. I stumbled across your web site and I think it...
Zeena Suavaga: Wheelchair Basketball, Film, and Focusing on Ability
Tell us about yourself – who are you, where are you from? That’s a simple yet complex question. Who am I? When I’m faced with this question my mind has a tendency to go in many different directions, mainly questions. For example; Am I really who...
Golden Coconut Creations
“Golden Coconut Creations is an independent fashion label that was first conceived in 2010 by three islanders. These friends wanted to create an innovative and unique clothing line to cater for Pacific Islanders all over the world. We officially launched online in November 2011 with...
ArtTalk – Fiji’s Independent Online Art Magazine
When I think of the Pacific, I think of the rich cultures that we’re immersed in. Some old, some new, and many of them expressed through art – a valuable part of Pacific ways of knowing, doing and being. Over the last few weeks, I’ve...
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