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Kiribati is the Pacific’s disappearing island – can Marita’s words raise it up?
Kiribati is the Pacific’s disappearing island – can Marita’s words raise it up?
Kiribati is the Pacific’s disappearing island – can Marita’s words raise it up?
Tuesday 4th July 2023
Join Marita Davies as she reconnects with her Kiribati roots amidst a tsunami threat, exploring cultural identity and the effects of climate change.
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Get the buttons here!Marita Davies: Rediscovering Heritage Amidst a Tsunami Threat
Episode Overview
- Marita's journey from a carefree life in London to the threat of losing her family's land to a tsunami
- Her blog and children's book as a means of reconnecting with her motherland
- Reflection on the impact of climate change on Indigenous cultures
- Marita's role as a bridge between her Kiribati heritage and her current life
- The urgent need for global action to preserve invaluable Indigenous heritages
That's, first of all, that's my family, who I don't get to see very often. But it's also... That means that I'm one of those people that isn't affected and so I suddenly have to carry culture. Like, I'm suddenly a kiddo bus person that's not there and what is the weight of holding that if the land is gone.
Imagine living a carefree life in London, only to be called back to your ancestral land by a looming natural disaster. This is the reality for Marita Davies, who returns to Kiribati, a Pacific island facing the terrifying threat of a tsunami. In this episode of 'Days Like These', Marita embarks on a journey of cultural rediscovery and resilience.
Her story is not just about surviving a disaster but also about reconnecting with her roots and finding her voice through her blog and children's book. Marita's tale sheds light on the profound impact of climate change on Indigenous cultures and underscores the urgent need for global action to protect these precious heritages. Tune in to hear how Marita's return to her grandmother's land transforms her understanding of identity and belonging.