Monthly Archives: October 2017

Mr. Moonlight Book Signing

I would just like to share some photos of the book signing event for my biography of Robert Dean Frisbie titled Mr. Moonlight of the South Seas and published by Dockside Sailing Press. The event took place this past Sunday, October … Continue reading

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2017 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage will take place this week on October 27. The day has become a key initiative for both UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA) to honor audiovisual preservation professionals and institutions … Continue reading

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Preserving Traditions in Fiji

Last month the Fiji Times Online published an article written by Sikeli Qonadovu about how the The Ministry of iTaukei (indigenous people of the Fiji Islands) Affairs is encouraging chiefs, village elders and everyone to share their traditional knowledge with the younger … Continue reading

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Mr. Moonlight Book Signing Event

Although I added the book signing event on the ICAS Facebook page, I wanted to make sure that I share it on this page as well. The Fall releases of Dockside Sailing Press books will be exclusively featured at Lido … Continue reading

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Maretu and the Sea Urchins

Lately I have been posting a lot about the Cook Islands mostly because of my book, Mr. Moonlight of the South Seas (publishded by Dockside Sailing Press), which has a Polynesian backdrop especially in the Cook Islands. So I thought I would share … Continue reading

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Cook Islands National Cultural Policy

I am pleased to announce that the Cook Islands Ministry of Cultural Development has published the first National Cultural Policy. According to the policy makers, “The policy is an attempt to redeem ourselves and our identity and to recognize the … Continue reading

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Preserving Traditional Values

Last month I came across an article on the Cook Islands News that I’ve been meaning to share. At the recent Koutu Nui conference, a New Zealand visitor spoke strongly about the rights of indigenous people and her own efforts … Continue reading

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