Monthly Archives: December 2015

Christmas in Fiji

As people around the world are gearing up to celebrate their Christmas traditions, I thought that I would share some information about Christmas time in Fiji. Keep in mind that it is summer in the South Pacific Islands, and a … Continue reading

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Pacific Islands’ Culture in Movies

There are a few movies featuring Pacific Islands culture that have recently made headlines in the news that I would like to share. Hopefully, these films will be widely accessible in the near future. First, at the 35th Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) … Continue reading

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Little Islands Big Voices

As the climate change summit begins to conclude in Paris, tiny island nations around the globe, and especially from the Pacific Islands, have definitely made their voices heard. And rightly so… Let’s face it- while most countries think of climate change … Continue reading

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Traditional Knowledge Is a Key Strategy for Regional Resilience

As the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) continues in Paris, more than 190 countries have sent delegates to tackle the important and urgent issues of climate change. The Pacific Islands, who … Continue reading

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