Voyages of Storytelling: Highlighting Pacific Islander Voices | Hawaii Life

Join Moana McAdams on the Moana Nui podcast as she welcomes Anthony Perez, Paki Perkins, and Kawika Hoke to discuss storytelling through various mediums. The episode delves into the ways these storytellers preserve and share Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture, identity, and values. Anthony Perez shares his journey as a cultural content creator across multiple Pacific Islands. Paki Perkins emphasizes the importance of teaching Hawaiian values through children's books. Kawika Hoke discusses his commitment to owning and distributing Hawaii based films independently to maintain cultural authenticity. They discuss the industry challenges, the importance of intellectual and digital sovereignty, and strategies for preserving and promoting Hawaiian heritage. Tune in to learn about their unique approaches and the ongoing evolution of Pacific Islander representation in media.

 

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Anthony - @aperezvoyages, https://www.aperezvoyages.com

Paki - https://pakiperkins.com/

Kawika - @808mokumoku, http://www.808mokumoku.com

 

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