
From Moana to Vaiana: Why Disney’s newest Polynesian inspired film will be very different in French
Mitiana Arbon reflects on the controversies of Disney’s upcoming film Moana and its French-language changes.
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July 12th, 2016
Mitiana Arbon reflects on the controversies of Disney’s upcoming film Moana and its French-language changes.
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Read moreMay 25th, 2016
Mitiana Arbon reflects on the flourishing development partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Pacific Island States.
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Read moreMay 23rd, 2016
Mitiana Arbon reflects on the origin and adoption of the Hawai'ian word wiki into the English language.
These days it is impossible not to encounter the word wiki in one form or another online. From reading diplomatic cables on WikiLeaks to researching the average life span of Scottish deerhounds on Wikipedia, wiki has unassumingly crept into the global vernacular.
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Read moreApril 26th, 2016
Mitiana Arbon reflects on the future of Samoan community resilience to cyclones through the traditional architectural style of the fale.
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Read moreApril 21st, 2016
Mitiana Arbon reflects on the reclusive island of Maiao in French Polynesia, and its locals mistrust of foreigners.
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Read moreMarch 30th, 2016
MITIANA ARBON shares a selection of intimate photos from Humans of Tuvalu – HOT.
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Read moreMarch 17th, 2016
Mitiana Arbon reflects on how the tiny nation of Tokelau is currently beating the rest of the world on the internet.
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Read moreMarch 10th, 2016
Mitiana Arbon reflects on the potential and benefits of the Pacific breadfruit for food security in developing countries.
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Read moreMarch 3rd, 2016
Mitiana Arbon reflects on the growing strength of Samoan women parliamentary candidates in the current general election. Is the result of the quota system in action or shift in attitudes towards women in Pacific politics?
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