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Indigenous woman surfing on big wave

March 30, 2022

Spotlight: Beyond the Narrative - The Perfect Wave with Hannah Bennett

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In this spotlight, listen to Nia Tero Storytelling Fellow Fenton Lutunatabua's Beyond the Narrative interview with professional surfer Hannah Bennett (Rotuman, based in Fiji) to learn about the connection between surfing and stewardship of oceans.

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A man and two women dance in front of a waterfall

August 20, 2021

Rooted by Mia Kami

"This song and this video is for all people with a yearning for home because we are rooted in our place, our cultures, our traditions, and our people. Because no matter where we are, we are here to stay." - Mia Kami (Tongan), 2020 Storytelling Fellow

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Ciara Lacy

August 13, 2021

Pacific Northwest Art Fellowship Portrait - Ciara Lacy (Kanaka Maoli)

This short film features Ciara Lacy (Kānaka Maoli), a Native Hawaiian filmmaker from Mililani on Oahu, Hawai'i, on the healing power of culture, and the exciting shift in perspective coming with new and emerging Indigenous filmmakers.

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Sky aelans kids

August 9, 2021

Sky Aelans

Sky Aelans was filmed by a cohort of first-time filmmakers from the Solomon Islands and developed in partnership with the Indigenous communities who live in the high mountain forests above 400m – known locally as the “Sky Aelans” or Sky Islands.

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Animated girl looks at floating pink flowers

August 7, 2021

Pacific Northwest Art Fellowship - Sizzle Reel

The Nia Tero Pacific Northwest Art Fellowship uplifts the work and personal stories of the remarkable Indigenous artists who live and work in the vibrant arts scenes surrounding Nia Tero's backyard.

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Lehuauakea

August 6, 2021

Pacific Northwest Art Fellow - Lehuauakea (Kanaka Maoli)

The Nia Tero Pacific Northwest Arts Fellowship uplifts the work and personal stories of the remarkable Indigenous artists who live and work in the vibrant arts scenes surrounding Nia Tero's backyard.

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