NHPI
HISTORY
HISTORY
Through teaching of my island of Satawal's seafaring and navigational knowledge, Hawai'i was able to revive their voyaging culture.
Who is Mau (Papa Mau) Piailug?
Sweet Darlin' & Indigenous Life were just two of my hit songs
Who is Fiji?
I am the deepest place on Earth
What is the Mariana Trench?
I am a Samoan pan of fluffy buns sitting in sweet, creamy coconut sauce!
What is pagipopo?
This past October, EPIC hosted community table talks to discuss this California proposition.
What is Prop 50?
Our Pasifika community in this city made history in designating the first Pacific Islander Cultural District.
Where is San Francisco?
You Got It All in the 80's, with our 8 fanga tuofāfine mo tuonga'ane?
Who are The Jets?
I am the tallest mauna on Earth
What is Mauna Kea?
I'm a CHamoru sauce and make everything delicious with my mix of chili peppers, soy sauce, vinegar and onions!
What is Fina'denne'?
"Our culture can't just be ornamental and recreational. That's what Waikiki is. Our culture has to be the core of our resistance, the core of our anger, the core of our mana."
Who is Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask?
This arts and culture event, is held every four years on a Pacific island. The most recent was hosted by Hawai'i on Oahu in 2024.
What is FestPac (Pacific Arts and Culture Festival)?
Anuhea says you take her higher than these.
What are clouds?
We speak over 800 languages on our island
Where is Papua New Guinea?
Maloelelei! I am corned beef, onions and coconut cream wrapped in taro leaves
What is Lu Pulu?
This org's values are Kommol, Lototele, Kuleana and Tauhi vā.
Who is EPIC?
This canoe, who's name translates "Star of Gladness", has been voyaging around the world since it's first voyage to Tahiti in 1976.
What is the Hokule'a?
I am the first Pasifika Artist to win American Idol
Who is Iam Tongi?
The name of our giant stone relatives standing watch over Rapa Nui.
What are Moai?
The islands I'm from, taro is "dalo", "kokoda" is our ceviche and kava is "yaqona"
Where is Fiji?
The message of our movement, "We are not drowning, we are fighting" is our call to action at COP30 and beyond in advocating for climate justice across the Pacific.
Who are Pacific Climate Warriors (or 350 Pacific)?
The U.S. dropped 67 nuclear bombs on our islands, yet we are still here! With diaspora living in Orange County, CA and Arkansas.
Who are the Marshall Islands?
Microchild, a wife and husband duo with beautifully melodic songs such as Bonitu and Maloffan I Pakyo, are based out of this island.
Where is Guahan (Guam)?
Our Sea of Islands, an essay written by this well-known Tongan & Fijian author and anthropologist.
Who is Epeli Hau'ofa?
I am little bundle of joy! - rice, seaweed, a sweet/savory sauce (don't fight me!) and Spam.
What is Spam Musubi?
We were a social justice movement serving the Samoan community in Carson, CA during the 70s. Controversial prop 13 ended funding for our programs.
Who is Omai Fa'atasi?