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Te Reva Nei Au: A Podcast for Tahitian American Families

Te Reva Nei Au: A Podcast for Tahitian American Families

por Ryan Samn

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Episode 2: The Importance of Ma'ohi Genealogy - Terava Casey

Kura Ora! Season 2 continues with our next episode featuring Terava Casey. This episode is all about genealogy & the importance of our families guarding family history, records & photos as we think about passing down this sacred knowledge & information to the next generation. This is a topic I highly revere, I started diving deep into learning my own children's Ma'ohi genealogy to better understand who they are. I am so grateful I had a chance to interview Terava Casey who is a Pa'umotu/Kanaka Maoli scholar finishing er PhD on Pa'umotu history, oral traditions & genealogy in the Pacific History Department at the University of Hawai'i. She received her Master's in Pacific Island Studies at UH Manoa on the Tahitian diaspora in Hawai'i. Terava & her husband are the proud parents of 5 children, living on the North Shore of O'ahu. Terava / O'ahu, HI

Episode 1: Language & Culture Without Borders - Moenau Rivera

'ia ora na! Season 2 kicks off STRONG with Moenau Rivera, CEO & Founder of Porinetia Adventures as well as Poly-Lingual, the 1st online platform to learn Reo Tahiti (the Tahitian language). Moenau was raised on the islands of Tahiti & Ra'iatea before coming to the USA in 2006. We talked a lot about her thoughts & observations on how the Ma'ohi culture is portrayed here in California. In addition, she has put a call out to the fellow Tahitian families living in the States to also support the perpetuation of Reo Tahiti the way she & her husband have greatly done so. Moenau / Orange County, CA.

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Episode 18: Manuia To Tere! - Heimiri Tiauhau Aguayo

Kura Ora! In our final episode of Season 1, we have reached the sunny state of New Mexico where we hear from Heimiri. Heimiri was raised on Mo’orea island & is now here in the USA raising her beautiful family with the love of her life, Rafael. This episode is named “MANUIA TO TERE” not only to mark the success of our Podcast’s first season but it is also a phrase to mark the end of a successful journey for Heimiri. In this case, Heimiri’s personal journey led her across the Pacific to where she is today: a life of culture, heritage & love all around her. Heimiri / Santa Fe, NM.

Episode 17: A Polynesian Love Story - Kapeka & Tinomana Hoffmann

‘ia ora na! In this episode, we hear from husband & wife duo: Frantz Emile Tinomana Hoffmann & Maydean Elikapeka Kia Hoffmann. Tino & Kapeka’s journey has led them through the decades all over the world. From meeting on Tino’s home island (fenua ai’a) of Tahiti - to then moving to Hawai’i - then going back to Tahiti together to live - until 2016 when they left for Atlanta, Georgia & then finally round trip to Pearl City on the island of O’ahu where they currently reside. Both well versed in their cultures, Tino & Kapeka’s love story carries a powerful message that the idea of home is truly where we are with one another. I hope you all enjoy their story.

Episode 16: Continuing A Legacy - Terevarevahaunui Jacobson

'ia ora na! In Episode 16 we have a special guest featured, my friend Terevarevahaunui Jacobson. Tereva has been on Maui for the last two decades, having moved to the state of Hawaii from Tahiti, French Polynesia. Tereva comes from a strong family of cultural practitioners in the dance world of ‘ori Tahiti. Today she is a self made real estate investor, a wife, a mother & the fa’atere pupu (director) of an all girls dance group TE ‘OHI NUI. Terevarevahaunui Jacobson / Maui, HI

Episode 15: Knowing Who I've Always Been - Rose Perreira

Kura Ora! In this episode, we hear from Rose Perreira. Rose is a wife (to her husband John), a mother (to Kim, Johnny & Christian), she is a Tahitian dance master, business woman & pioneer in the Tahitian dance world that was imported to Hawai’i. Coming from a strong Pa’umotu lineage in the Vahitu region (Takaroa island), Rose was raised in Tahiti until she was of age to go to BYU Hawai’i where her family was in charge of the Tahitian Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Today she is known as an icon, teacher & judge often sought after in the ‘ori Tahiti community, she has touched the lives of literally thousands in the U.S, Japan & many other places. In this interview, we learn about her journey from humble beginnings to the truly regal woman she is today. This interview was really a joy to bring to life. I hope you guys enjoy it. Rose / Honolulu, Hawai'i (USA)

Episode 14: Mo'orea to Los Angeles - Lauretta Smith

'ia ora na! In this episode, we hear from Lauretta Smith. Lauretta (we call her Lolo) has been in Los Angeles for a few decades. Being raised on Mo'orea island, she had come to the United States with her son's father in the early 1980s. Tatie Lolo is a huge supporter of our Tahitian American Families and Couples group and she has been a big proponent for our big Tahitian American families gatherings starting with the big (unofficial) one that happened in L.A. last year in 2021. Lauretta / Los Angeles, CA (USA)

Episode 13: A Fine Life of Respect - Tyrone "Boy" Temanaha

Kura Ora! In this episode, we hear from Tyrone a.k.a Boy. Boy’s parents left Tahiti in the 70’s to come to Hawaii, where he was born. After spending his early childhood years in Tahiti, he went back to Hawaii to go to school and has been there ever since. Boy is a well respected leader in the Tahitian drumming world, known for his knowledge & years of experience with his family troupe TE VAI URA NUI he learned from his parents how to weave the Ma’ohi culture into the fabric of his life outside of their homeland. Now raising 3 daughters with his wife Nisa, the two do their best to pass on both Ma’ohi and Japanese traditions so their family is well rooted. This interview ran really long because there was just so much to talk about! I hope you guys enjoy. Tyrone / Honolulu, Hawai'i (USA)

Episode 12: Let's Talk About Visas - Ryan Samn

'ia ora te nuna'a! A quick and small break from the interview episodes, we dissect everything about visas between the U.S. and French Polynesia. I also go into a little history about why some Tahitians have come to live in the U.S. - Disclaimer: this episode is not to be taken as LEGAL advice but rather as just documented experiences and tauturu (support). If anyone wants to get in contact please email me at 999x24k@gmail.com - mauruuru roa!

Episode 11: Dreams to Reality in Rangiroa - Anthony Waipa Manaois

Kura ora! In this episode we hear from Anthony Waipa Manaois. A 1st generation Hawaiian raised in the Bay Area, Uncle Anthony gives us to a powerful oral history of his family's background, the creation of their Halau (Hula Halau O Nalua) and how the group Otea Api also gradually became one of the most well known & loved traditional Tahitian dance groups outside of French Polynesia. We learn about he & his wife (Nathalie Teura)'s love story & how she came over to the U.S. from French Polynesia - only to also set and establish roots in both the Bay Area AND Rangiroa (Tuamotu) for them to raise their daughter Turereura in her fenua 'ai'a. Anthony Manaois / Rangiroa, French Polynesia.

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