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"Moana" Making Waves Around the Globe
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Moana and Maui sail toward land in this concept drawing for the movie, Credit: Walt Disney Studios
Disney’s latest animated movie, “Moana,” is riding a wave of popularity around the globe. Nominated for two Academy Awards this year, Native Hawaii...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 28, 2017
  • Length: 03:14
  • Purchases: 1
Hawaiian Voyaging Canoe Navigates World Without Instruments
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: The Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokulea, Credit: Courtesy Oiwi TV & the Polynesian Voyaging Society
The legendary Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hokulea, is sailing around the world using the ancient art of wayfinding, navigating without instruments. Th...

  • Added: May 23, 2014
  • Length: 04:19
Soundtracking "The Descendants" With "Real" Hawaiian Music
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Gabby Pahinui (center), playing music in his backyard with Leland “Atta” Isaacs (left), and his sons – Phillip, Cyril and Martin Pahinui (from left to right). , Credit: Photo courtesy of the Pahinui Ohana.
The groundbreaking soundtrack of "The Descendants," marks the first time a Hollywood movie has ever been scored entirely with Hawaiian music. It fe...

  • Added: Feb 17, 2012
  • Length: 07:17
Bla Pahinui: Hawaiian singer and Guitar Player
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Bla Pahinui: Singer and Guitar Player, Credit: Jon de Mello | The Mountain Apple Company
Hawaiian singer and guitar player, Bla Pahinui, is known for his own distinct voice and for carrying on the legacy of his father, Gabby Pahinui, on...

Bought by WABE and PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 27, 2009
  • Length: 09:20
  • Purchases: 2
Hawaiian Awa (Kava)
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Jason Keoni Verity opened the first awa (kava) bar in Hawaii, Credit: The Honolulu Advertiser
For centuries, the kava plant has played an important role in many Pacific Island cultures, where it's valued for its natural calming effects. In ...

  • Added: Oct 02, 2007
  • Length: 08:06
Nona Beamer: Hawaiian Elder
From: Heidi Chang
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Nona Beamer dedicated her life to preserving Hawaiian culture. She was a gifted storyteller, hula dancer, songwriter and teacher. Since she died ...

Bought by KZYX and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 03, 2006
  • Length: 06:39
  • Purchases: 2
NEWSCAST
From: KRCC-FM
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EPA LIKES NEW NAVAJO COAL PLANT - STATE SAYS NO TO S. PLATTE WATER AUDIT

  • Added: Sep 21, 2006
  • Length: 05:09
NEWSCAST: BIG PHARMA OFFERS CHEAP DRUGS - NAVAJOS MARCH TO PROTEST RACISM
From: KRCC-FM
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Too "rich" for Medicaid but still can?t afford your prescriptions? - Native Americans protest recent racial violence

  • Added: Sep 08, 2006
  • Length: 05:31
NAVAJO PRESIDENT CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF POLICE SHOOTING
From: KRCC-FM
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The justification of a shooting by Farmington, N.M. police of a 21-year-old Navajo man is not being accepted on the reservation.

  • Added: Aug 01, 2006
  • Length: 02:37
INDIGENOUS GAMES COME TO DENVER
From: KRCC-FM
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Native American tribes join to bring people to Denver for a sports and culture festival this summer.

Bought by KOTO


  • Added: May 12, 2006
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 1
NATIVE LEADERS MEET ON THE INDIAN COUNTRY ENERGY CRISIS
From: KRCC-FM
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Tribal, state and federal leaders brainstorm energy saving ideas for the reservation.

Bought by KSUT


  • Added: May 12, 2006
  • Length: 01:02
  • Purchases: 1
A NEW PLAN TO BRING THE UTES BACK TO ASPEN
From: KRCC-FM
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A foundation in Aspen is trying to find a niche for Ute people.

  • Added: Apr 26, 2006
  • Length: 03:46