The Moanan

By The Moanan

The Moanan Podcast is a platform connecting Pacific knowledge to Pacific peoples. Each week, we share knowledge & wisdom from those of the Moana, from various fields & disciplines.

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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

The Moanan episodes:

February 13, 2025 Validating Indigenous Knowledge & Experiences in Universities - Dr Sereana Naepi
Is University still the pathway to prosperity for our communities?
How are Indigenous knowledges valued within Western Universities?
Bula vinaka!
In this episode we are joined by Associate Professor Sereana Naepi, a Fijian researcher and lecturer in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We chat about the Indigenous experience at University's, how Indigenous knowledge is (or isn't) valued in Western education - and why this is. Plus, much more!
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46min
January 29, 2025 Exploring vā/wa, indigenous architecture and the future of Pacific ideas - Leali’ifano Prof. Albert Refiti
Leali’ifano Prof. Albert Refiti is a Samoan academic whose work spans multiple disciplines. Originally trained in contemporary architecture, his recent work has been in Pacific Indigenous concepts and theories such as vā.
In this episode we talanoa about his work relating to vā/wa, differences between the diasporic and communities in the islands as well as the future of Pacific thought.
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The Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world.

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1h 1min
January 22, 2025 Pacific in Australia: Western Sydney, Postcode Wars, Model Minority - Prof Jioji Ravulo
Prof. Jioji Ravulo, a Fijian researcher, shares insights on supporting Pacific communities in Australia. His work covers mental health, substance use, youth engagement, and decolonial approaches to education and society, emphasizing culturally informed solutions to modern challenges.
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The Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world.

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37min
December 04, 2024 Kahiki the Hawaiian Homeland & Moana Connections today - Dr Emalani Case
What do our ancestral connections mean for us today?

In this EP we chat with Dr Emalani Case a Kanaka Maoli academic, activist, teacher, and writer. She shares with us her interpretation of Kahiki the ancestral homeland of Kanaka Maoli and what it means to have love for home. We talk about what it means to be Indigenous today away from home and often on the land of other Indigenous Moanans. She also speaks to us about what our shared past means for our shared futures as people of Moananuākea.

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The Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world.

We’d love to connect!

Find us on all podcast streaming and social media platforms @themoanan

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33min
December 04, 2024 We're back with Season 2!
We're excited to share Szn 2 with you!

This a little introduction of what to expect this season.
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The Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world.

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2min
November 21, 2024 Ancient cultural practices in the Marquesas Islands and French Polynesia - Kahu Kaiha
Final episode for our Moanan Abroad series!

This week we have Kahu Kaiha – a Tama Enana community leader, artist, cultural practitioner and polyglot (fluent in Eo Enana, Reo Tahiti, French and English) from the Marquesas Islands (Te Henua Enana).

We cover many topics from French Polynesia to the Tapu System, Marquesean tattooing known as Patutiki, connections between the Marquesas and other nations in the Pacific and more.
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The Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world.

We’d love to connect!

Find us on all podcast streaming and social media platforms @themoanan

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50min
November 06, 2024 Pacific Megalithic Monuments, Artefacts and Identities with Elijah Lemusuifeauali'i
What do our megalithic monuments and artefacts tell us about our past? How might these inform our present?

We're joined by Elijah Lemusuifeauali'i an academic, educator, community connector and traditional carver. In this episode he shares insight into some of the megalithic monuments & artefacts of the Moana and some of his work on Pacific identities in the diaspora. While his ancestral ties are to Samoa & Aotearoa, Elijah shares how his experiences in another part of the Moana, Fiji, has shaped his own appreciation and interaction with his own cultures.

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The Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world.

We’d love to connect!

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49min
October 24, 2024 "Being humble" & Reviving Tongan Tātatau (Tattooing) with Su'a Suluape Aisea Toetu'u
What does it mean to wear the tattoos/markings of your culture? What, if any, are the responsibilities to these markings? Why was Tongan tattooing lost?

In this episode we talanoa (talk) with Tongan tufunga tātatau (tattoo artist) Su'a Suluape Aisea Toetu'u about the history of the Tongan tātatau, its significance in pre-Chrisitan Tongan society and his efforts in reviving this art of tattooing amongst Tongans.

Additionally, we give our thoughts on a recent reel that has gone viral calling for New Zealand born Samoans to "be humble".

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The Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world.

We’d love to connect!

Find us on all podcast streaming and social media platforms @themoanan

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57min
October 17, 2024 Moanan connections - a Cook Island perspective with Mike Tavioni
EP06 with Mike Tavioni

A master carver, multidisciplinary artist & knowledge holder, Papa Mike shares his knowledge & insight into our ancestral origins, culture, language. He offers wisdom in reminding us of that sometimes change within our cultures & languages signify that they are alive.

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The Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world.

We’d love to connect!

Find us on all podcast streaming and social media platforms @themoanan

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39min
October 02, 2024 Pacific Diaspora and Identity: A Deep Dive with Lana Lopesi
EP05 with Dr Lana Lopesi.

Dr Lopesi is an Assistant Professor in the department of Indigenous Race and Ethnic Studies, University of Oregon where she teaches Pacific Islander studies, Indigenous feminisms and contemporary art.

Stoked to have her on the podcast to share her knowledge & experience with us 🌊

Details to our upcoming events this month:

AKL, NZ
Live podcast with Auckland Libraries x Island Roots, Auckland Ways
Saturday 5th October 1pm - 4:30pm
Māngere Arts Centre, Corner Bader Drive and Orly Avenue, Māngere, Auckland

https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/10/tukufakaholo-heritage-and-pacific-voices/

SYD, AUS
Talanoa x Western Sydney University (PATHE)
Tuesday 8th October 3:30pm - 5pm
Western Sydney University, Liverpool City Campus
Building 03, Level 9, Room 1
https://wsustudents.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSJw0EiH6MqR3L0

Talanoa x UTS School of Architecture
Wednesday 9th October 5:30pm - 7pm
UTS Building 06, Level 05 Architecture Foyer

https://events.humanitix.com/the-moanan

Send us a text
The Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world.

We’d love to connect!

Find us on all podcast streaming and social media platforms @themoanan

Email [email protected]
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36min

FAQs about The Moanan:

How many episodes does The Moanan have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

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