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Aikāne
Aikāne, created by Hawai'i-based filmmakers Dean Hamer & Joe Wilson and animated by Daniel Sousa, is a universal queer love story rooted in native Hawaiian Tradition. The short film follows two queer lovers — a warrior and his shape-shifting advisor — as they battle colonial evil.
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MUM'S VOICES - Episode 1
A story about a boy and his experience with his mother who lives with schizophrenia. It is inspired by my family's lived experience. Director & Writer Aashchay Patel said his hope is that people will empathise with these characters and ultimately empathise with those in our community who experience similar things. His sister - singer/songwriter Aaradhna - posted this on her social media - {{24692}} "Hey guys check out my brother's mini animation he created. Inspired by lived experiences. This one was made for our younger audience to show our youth what its like to live with someone that has to deal with schizophrenia. Mental health should be talked about more in schools to create a more understanding community. This is only a tiny pinch of what it's like, plenty more stories to be told. I hope you like it, share it & support it" She also shared a bit about her lived experience with both her own and her mothers mental health here - For more information on the Mum's Voices project click here
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Kapaemahu
Long ago, four extraordinary beings of dual male and female spirit brought the healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii and imbued their powers in four giant boulders. The stones still stand on Waikiki Beach, but the true story behind them has been hidden – until now. Kapaemahu brings this powerful legend back to life in vivid animation, seen through the eyes of a curious child.
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OH IS IT? RUGBY EDITION
Tiger and Raa discuss the Pacific Islands influence on Rugby and Rugby League around the world!
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Bomb Testing in Bikini Atoll
On This Date we learn about the Americans testing their bombs on what was once called Pikkini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Find out what the connection to Sponge Bob is here.
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FRESH FAQs - SURFING
Fresh FAQ's brings you the history of surfing.
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ON THIS DATE - NIUE 'THE ROCK' OF POLYNESIA
We take a look back at the time Captain Cook tried to take a holiday in Niue and why he called it the 'Savage Islands
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ON THIS DATE - KING KAMEHAMEHA
King Kamehameha the Great is noted as one of the great rulers in Hawaiian history and is also responsible for one of the oldest human rights laws fondly referred to as the 'Law of the Splintered Oar' Find out how this law came about in the video above.
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OH IS IT? THE ADAMS FAMILY
Tiger & Raa discuss the incredible Adams Family & their sporting greatness!
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OH IS IT? THE ROCKS AMAZING WRESTLING FAMIY
Tiger & Raa drop a bit of Poly knowledge about The Rock’s amazing wrestling family!
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LEGENDARY POLYNESIA - RAT & OCTOPUS
Heaps of ages ago in the Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga there was an Octopus and a Rat. This is the story of how one chance meeting would see them become mortal enemies to this very day and why Tongan fishermen created a rat shaped lure called the makafeke
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DOTTO! KONI CHAN
Check out this Japanese cartoon adventure about a Samoan sumo wrestling superhero. The Japanese anime series is based on real life Samoan sumo wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi He was born Saleva'a Fuauli Atisano'e in Hawai'i and the Samoan/Japanese Sumo wrestler was the first non-Japanese born wrestler to reach Ozeki - the 2nd highest rank in the sport. The anime series involved him & his friends having crazy adventures. It didn't take off in Japan but had a wide fan base in Latin America where it turned into a cult classic due to the great Latin American dubbing.
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LEGENDARY POLYNESIA - THE EEL & THE FLOUNDER
Find out how the islands of Tuvalu got their name & the story of the Eel & Flounders friendship. Narrated by Frankie Adams
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LEGENDARY POLYNESIA - SINA & THE EEL
The Coconut tree is often referred to as 'The Tree of Life' find out why it grew from an act of love and why you kiss an eel every time you drink a coconut. Narrated by Teuila Blakely
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LEGENDARY POLYNESIA - LEGEND OF TOKAMOTU
There is a lesson to be learnt about the power held in sacred objects, and the trust bestowed upon their protectors .... Narrated by Shimpal Lelisi
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LEGENDARY - TAEMA & TILAFAIGA
Have you heard how the art of tattooing came to Samoa from Fiji? You know you gotta check this out! Narrated by Ladi6
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LEGENDARY POLYNESIA - HOW HUMANS WERE MADE
What if we told you that Humans were formed out of the grossest creatures on the planet? You’ve seriously got to see this. Narrated by Darryl Laumua
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LEGENDARY POLYNESIA - PELE THE FIRE GODDESS
Imagine if you had special powers AND your brothers and sisters did too...how might things work if you had an argument?! Watch Pele the Fire Goddess and see how this epic family battle turns out!
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The Coconut
The Coconut has quickly become the world wide symbol that our Pacific Islands are known for. We all know what it looks like, but what about it's history? the different way we can utilise it? Here's some fun facts about the coconut.
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ORO & VAIRAUMATI
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. This legend comes to us from Bora Bora, French Polynesia ...
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Fork (Tree) of Life
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Pania of the Reef
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Nafanua
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. How Nafanua came to be known as 'The goddess of War'
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Savage Islands
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Surfing
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Flower Power
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. Find out why Pacific Islanders wear flowers in their ear.
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Lavalava
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Top 5 Uses of the Jandal
More than just shoe for the Summer, more than just a projectile weapon, here's 5 different ways you can put your jandalls to good use! And if you don't know ... now you know!
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Sina & The Eel
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Earth Maiden
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Poly Side Step
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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The Bun
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Coconut Bra
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Tongan Gold Teeth
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Tatau
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Kava
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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Octopus Ink
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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The Katikatia Witch
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories. A legend all the way from the Cook Islands
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Turtle and the Shark
‘Know your roots’ takes a funky fresh twist on a classic legend to bring you a different way of telling Pacific stories.
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The Gold Tooth
Have you ever wondered why every Sione, Sifa & Siua seem to be blinding with their smiling? It's what the Tongans call Nifo Koula! We explain why they put the koula on their Nifos ...