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Brigham Young University of Hawaii
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Social Development
| Accreditation to: | Indigenous Forum |
| Affiliation with other organizations: | Dr. Tevita Ka'ili from Tonga (Professor of Anthropology) Christina M. Akanoa from Samoa (Adjunct Professor of Pacific Studies and Political Science) Jone Temo from Fiji Iro Vaianui from Maohi Nui (French Polynesia) Tofa Tuita from Tonga Rachel Ouellet from Samoa Hironui Johnston from Maohi Nui Eera Teakai from Kiribati Faatui Tonumaipea from Samoa Dr. Hiaigi Wesley from Rotuma (Director of BYUH Napela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies) Dr. Kali Fermantez from Hawaii (Professor of Hawaiian Studies) Dr. Kamoa'e Walk from Hawaii (Professor of Hawaiian Studies) Affiliations: - University of Hawaii Oceania Rise student Organization- Movement against militarizaion in Guam and the Pacific - Oceanography- Preserving indigenous linguistics - Hawaii Institute of Human Rights- Indigenous Rights - Brigham Young University of Hawaii Human Rights Organization - Indigenous rights |
| Purpose of the organization: | We also focus on Economic and Social Development of the many indigenous students that attend the Brigham Young University of Hawaii where they are awarded scholarship that enable them to work at the Polynesian Cultural Center to fund half of the expenses for their tuition at the university while the other half is funded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints thus helping them complete an undergraduate degree. The mission of the university is to provide education opportunity for many island students so that they can return home and be assets to the development of their island states. We also have student clubs, which preserve cultural values of indigenous students and provide the support network they need to complete their education. The university also is in partnership with the Polynesian Cultural Center where we preserve and portray cultures, arts, and crafts of the indigenous people of Polynesia. |
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