Far Queue Podcast

Moana and Oceania greetings to one and allDISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in December 2021 and we want to be explicit that some views may have evolved since. In this episode, we share space with a mother, sister, cousin, granddaughter, Wanda Ieremia-Allan from Sapapali’I, Safotulafai, Saōluafata, Lalomanu, Samoa. Wanda is a PhD candidate in the Pacific and Indigenous Studies programme at the University of Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand. Wanda’s archival research traces the intergenerational intellectual gafa / lineage of Indigenous Samoan writing of the early twentieth century in the former London Missionary Society newspaper O le Sulu Samoa. A key strand of her work investigates the ideological, cultural and gendered tensions inherent in the writing and employs Samoan epistemological paradigms to the reading of colonial texts. We navigate through talanoa topics such as:Sacred relational space/s Embodying your ancestryFeeling of belonging Women in literature Everyone has powerOwning your vulnerability Talanoa mai, Kōrero maiReflexive prompts:How do you honour the thought that "being you is enough"?

Moana and Oceania greetings to one and allIn this episode, we explore the tēfakhanisi (gift/s) that their communities, family, friends, spiritual, ethnic, children have bestowed on to them. Rejieli and Tamara also want to acknowledge Ngāi Tahu specifically Ōtautahi.We navigate through talanoa topics such as:Enriching communitiesKnowledge acquiring Wisdom of dogsGrandparent wisdomRotumans in the diasporaPride in our knowledgeetcTalanoa mai, Kōrero maiReflexive prompts:How do you honour the knowledge bestowed onto you by your tēmumfua (ancestors) gave you?

Moana and Oceania greetings to one and allIn this episode, we explore 知識 Chishiki (knowledge) or awareness as Leslie Forrest shares her various connections to co-constructing Chishiki. We navigate through talanoa topics such as:- How we are connected- Co-constructing Chishiki- Changing nature of knowing- Moment/s of not projecting - Frame of reference- Growing up Hāfu- The trap of expectation - Inherent values - etcTalanoa mai, Kōrero maiReflexive prompts:How do you honour Maya Angelou's saying of "know better, do better"?

Moana and Oceania greetings to one and allIn this episode, we explore the fakakaukau (thoughts) and lived experiences of a Kirikiriroa born and raised, Tongan and proud, community member 'Amelia TakatakaWe navigate through talanoa topics such as:How we are connectedCultural and christian valuesMigration Learn your cultureBicultural exchangesGiving LoveService to youthetcTalanoa mai, Kōrero maiReflexive prompts:If leadership comes in all roles, what ways can you serve y/our community with the skills you have right now?

Moana and Oceania greetings to one and allIn this episode, we heavy laugh, share knowledges, and healing lessons with Ioana Marsters and Joshua Rameka. As Rongoā Māori practitioners, Ioana and Joshua share unique insights into the space with themselves, their peoples and the world.We navigate through talanoa topics such as:Transition of knowledge and wisdomListening to our bodiesRelationship with the unkonwnHonouring your vesselPrescribing vs Guiding etc Talanoa mai, Kōrero maiReflexive prompts:- How can be us in our entirety right here, right now, at home? TŪ TONU: https://www.tutonu.com/team

Moana Greetings to One and AllIn this episode, we have a youth worker, musician, singer song-writer, producer who loves everything creative and helping peoples.We navigate through talanoa topics such as:Faith community Knowledge expanding CV vs the person Music as a connectorBelief and strengthMental health succession Stigma around counseling Cycles of Fatherhood Talanoa mai, Kōrero maiReflexive prompts:How can you honour and foster belief in yourself today, in this moment? Song PlugTony Jacob - Just One Step https://open.spotify.com/track/2x7cCmriW8nexy0hithkq2?si=8d2176e08e1046f0

Moana greetings to one and allIn this episode, we have a human that is constantly seeking curiosity, time with nature, tapping into creativity, as she shares joy and sunshine where ever she goes. Bridget Williams is the lead behind the social enterprise Bead and Proceed. We navigate through talanoa topics such as:constellation and ecosystemsknowing your limitationsmetaphors and story tellingfire as creativityknowledge as love deep enquiry and flowTalanoa mai, Kōrero maiReflexive prompts:Can I honour my journey and acknowledge the with time and space I become more loving?

Moana greetings to one and allIn this episode, we have a wāhine toa who has ties back to Ngāi Takoto & Tainui. Informed and influenced by her family, CrossFit community, and everyone who she meets throughout her own journey. Rawinia Judson reminds us of how much "abundance in love" has transformed her worldview. We navigate through talanoa topics such as:Knowledge and wisdom Verbal passing down of knowledge 16 year old me Who am I being? Noticing my body speaking Aroha as knowledge Responsibility with powerTalanoa mai, Kōrero maiReflexive prompts:How is my aroha (love) affecting my family, friends and community(ies) that I am in?