For many Polynesian girls, Lilo and Stitch was the first mainstream representation we had onscreen, particularly Nani Pelekai—brown skin, Polynesian features, a thicker build. So, naturally, we were all very confused when we saw the actress who

The Token Pacific Islander

Apr 3rd, 2023 29m 45s

Put a finger down if you're Pacific Islander and are constantly the only P.I. in the room, school, workplace, friend group, etc. Put another finger down if having the same conversations about your culture/community is getting redundant. Yeah, s

Pacific Islander Stereotypes, Misconceptions, and Generalizations

Mar 20th, 2023 1h 9m

*clears throat*...NOT ALL Pacific Islanders are big, masculine, play volleyball/football/rugby. We are not all related and for the love of God...we are not all Hawaiian.Growing up Pasifika, we’ve all heard a stereotype, misconception, or gener

Religion in the Pacific Islands (Part 2)

Feb 21st, 2023 1h 1m

Many young Pasifika people are on a reconnecting journey to learn, preserve, and perpetuate their traditional precolonial cultures, but many face setbacks when religion is brought into the picture. Is it possible to actively decolonize and main

Religion in the Pacific Islands (Part 1)

Feb 14th, 2023 56m 39s

They say never discuss politics and religion in polite company. Oops. On average, 95% of our Pacific Islands’ population are Christian, but our ancestors weren’t reading the bible or reserving a day of the week for rest; they had no idea who Je

Plastic Islanders and the Pacific Islander Identity

Jan 30th, 2023 1h 12m

"You're plastic. Cold, shiny, hard PLASTIC". To kick off the show, Keely sits down with Māori Fijian content creator Courtnee Martin to discuss the term "plastic", its effect on islanders, and how Pasifika people can reclaim their Pacific Islan

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