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Join us for a unique cultural trip to the South Pacific!The Pacific Islanders Community Association of Montana and the UM Pacific Islanders Club are proud to present the Montana World Premiere of The Rotuma Project, an innovative storytelling platform for preserving oral history, cultural heritage, indigenous wisdom, language, geographic and ecological highlights. By using 360-degree photography and virtual reality technology, The Rotuma Project will take guests on a virtual tour of the endangered, remote Polynesian island of Rotuma, with interactive insights into cultural heritage and personal stories.
The Rotuma Project is co-founded by special guest from Fiji, Jonathan Fong, and Kathy Weber of Missoula who is also a longtime member of the Pacific Islanders Community Association of Montana and former adjunct instructor with the University of Montana School of Journalism.
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WHO: All are welcome
WHAT: Montana World Premiere: The Rotuma Project
WHEN: 2PM Saturday March 1, 2025
WHERE: The University Center Conference Rooms 330 – 331, The University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana
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Where is Rotuma?
Rotuma is a Polynesian island located in the South Pacific and is one of the outermost islands in the Fiji Islands. Rotuma was once an important outpost for ancient Polynesian navigators who traveled throughout the Pacific by expertly reading the stars and the elements. Today, UNESCO has named the Rotuman language one of the most endangered indigenous languages on earth.
Learn more:
www.therotumaproject.com
Questions? Email [email protected]
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Special thank you to the ACP EU Culture Grant for supporting this opportunity.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University of Montana, 1060 Mansfield Ave, Missoula, MT 59812, United States,Missoula, Montana
