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Author

Kanaka

Education and Career Level

Professional

Photo Year

2023

Author's Statement

So, the story is about the firstborn [who] was ±áÄå±ô´Ç²¹, but he was a stillborn.Ìý±áÄå±ô´Ç²¹Ìýis like the eternal breath. They wrappedÌý±áÄå±ô´Ç²¹Ìýup and planted him, and ±áÄå±ô´Ç²¹ became the first [kalo], which is like the sustenance and, like, major food staple for our culture. And then, we [Kanaka] people, we came after that, and our firstborn fed us, provides for us, even though it was a stillborn in the land. So, talking about this deep connection of us and nature and this relationship and this familial relationship [is something] that has to be honored.

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