Spirit of Tivaevae (Te Vaerua o te Tivaevae) is a documentary that follows one woman’s journey to discover her roots by learning how to make her first tivaevae — a quilt distinct and unique in artistry to the Cook Islands.
The film’s Director and Producer, Melodie Turori, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign to help raise money for her trips to New Zealand and the Cook Islands – providing staff, equipment, traveling and living expenses.
Hawaiian Airlines recently released new amenity kits, designed by Manuheali‘i, for passengers traveling to the islands.
Benny Wenda will visit several diverse communities in California and Hawaii, raising awareness and both grass-roots and civil support for West Papua.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will host the 1st Annual Pacific Islander Heritage Night on Saturday, August 8, 2015 against the Boston Orioles at Angel Stadium (6:05 p.m.).
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) has awarded nearly $1.6mil to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian artists and organizations nationwide. Native Hawaiian artists active in the fields of dance, music, traditional and… [Continue Reading]