For Micronesians by Micronesians

For Micronesians by Micronesians

By Angela EdwardSociety & Culture
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For Micronesians by Micronesians episodes

  • Ethical Adoption in the Marshallese Community

    Today, Angela talked with two dynamic Marshallese women who work for Shared Beginnings, an adoption agency based in Northwest Arkansas. Jadieann McAvoy works with Marshallese birth mothers who are in need of interpreters and assists to walk women through the adoption process ethically. Martha Holland works remotely for the organization to provide services for expecting families. Martha, herself, is an adoptee. Both women provide a wealth of life experience and professional experience that called for a great discussion! Listen in!


    Additionally, in the episode, Martha makes reference to the below resource. Click the link to view: 

    https://sharedbeginnings.org/8-essentials-for-ethical-adoptions/ 

    24 min
  • Indigenous Allyship with Noah Humphrey

    Today, Noah Humphrey reaches out to the Micronesian community to extend a hand for ally-ship. Noah is a 2nd year Master of Divinity student at Yale Divinity School and is an indigenous researcher who works with energy healing, spiritual arts, holistic care, and health. Noah is a diasporic African American and Cherokee man with intent to build more awareness and bring greater understanding towards being an ally .for the Micronesian community. 

    21 min
  • Stop Line 3 & Shut Down Line 5

    I am choosing to support these efforts in support of land, climate change, treaties, indigenous rights and integrity. I hope listeners choose too, also. Reach out for more info. 

    16 min
  • Wisdom shared from Dr. Emelihter Kihleng
    Who is Dr. Emelihter Kihleng? On today's episode, you'll learn just that. Many already know who she is if they're in the Micronesian community, but it is still exciting to hear words of wisdom straight from Dr. Kihleng, herself. Enjoy!
    29 min
  • Being Micronesian & Being Consul General- a discussion with Joe Enlet
    Joe Enlet, Consul General of the Federated States of Micronesia sits and talks with your host, Angela Edward about his journey. From pioneering with CANN (COFA Alliance National Network) to discussing his personal testimony. Joe gives advice to our youth while continuing to champion the power that the Micronesian people have! Listen in!
    38 min
  • Reading Rainbow- Micronesian Style featuring Mara Mahoney
    On this episode, I talk books, books, books, & literacy with Mara Mahoney. Mara is a Micronesian/Fijan daughter who pioneers an Instagram page that not only fosters reading for Micronesians, Melanesians, & Polynesians, but also empowers with her content. Mara can be found on her IG page at @thisislanderreads -- listen in to hear more!
    27 min
  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in the Micronesian Community
    Trigger warning & disclaimer. Today's episode has content on sexual and domestic violence which can be triggering. Additionally, today's episode features a vibrant Micronesian who is 16 years old and due to age, she was on with parental permission in respect of consent and integrity. Thank you for listening, if you're able.
    31 min

About For Micronesians by Micronesians

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Welcome! For Micronesians by Micronesians is a platform that is all things Micronesian! The podcast was created for the month of May to highlight 30 Micronesians in 30 days in order to honor Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.