“Oceania is vast, Oceania is expanding, Oceania is hospitable and generous, Oceania is humanity rising from the depths of brine and regions of fire deeper still, Oceania is us." - Epeli Hau'ofa
Vision
We envision a world in which indigenous people regardless of where they are in the world are respected, celebrated, and honored as part of the local culture of success. Mission
We Are Oceania’s mission is to advocate for the health of Micronesian individuals and families, empowering them to weave their indigenous skills, knowledge, and being/values with their newly acquired knowledge of their new community on O‘ahu, in order to reach their full potential and become self-sufficient. About Us
We Are Oceania is a sponsored project of the Partners in Development Foundation to build the capacity of Micronesian leaders in Hawaii. We are…People of the ocean from throughout the Pacific region of Micronesian, Melanesian, and Polynesia living abroad for a better future for ourselves and our families back home. navigating…
We Are.... inspired by the strength and courage of our Pacific Island ancestors who traversed this vast ocean guided only by their courage and indigenous knowledge of the world long before colonizers “discovered” us and claimed our islands for their selfish reasons. dreaming…
We Are...guided by the dreams of our Pacific Island diaspora in Hawaii and elsewhere to live peaceful and prosperous lives without discrimination. proudly…
We Are... unity anthem composed by college students from the Pacific Island Student Center encouraging Pacific Islander youth in Hawaii to live respectfully, proudly, peacefully, and harmoniously with one another and the Hawaii community.
