There's More to Islands ... OIA Conversations: Recent Episodes
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Conversations about Islands featuring the U.S. territories and the freely associated states with a focus on OIA-funded programs and people whose work is relevant to American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua. OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs | #InsularAreas
Guam's T'Nelta Mori is one of over 175 young public servants from the Insular Areas who have graduated from the Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) and shares her impressions and experience in the program and her work on Capitol Hill for the Guam Congressman. Since 2008, the Office of Insular Affairs has supported the ELDP to assist the Insular Area governments with developing and retaining the qualified and skilled staff needed to lead insular governments. The ELDP is implemented by the Pacific Islands and Virgin Islands Training Initiative or PITI-VITI (www.pitiviti.org) and is funded by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs.
Introduction
0:53 About the ELDP program
2:13 Working for the Guam Congressman
3:43 Closing thoughts on working on Capitol Hill
Find the full conversation on Buzzsprout, Soundcloud, and YouTube
The Chamorro music for this video, Music Esti Ha Bida, was borrowed from Minanq670 - Chamorro Music Esti Ha Bida on Soundcloud.com. Images provided courtesy of T'Nelta Mori, pitiviti.org, and sannicolas.house.gov.
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Guam's T'Nelta Mori is one of over 175 young public servants from the Insular Areas who have graduated from the Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP). Ms. Mori shares her impressions and experience in the program. She serves as the Legislative Director for Guam Congressman Michael F.Q. San Nicolas.
Since 2008, the Office of Insular Affairs has supported the participation of young leaders from the Caribbean and the Pacific and contracted the Graduate School to develop and implement the ELDP to assist the Insular Area governments with developing and retaining the qualified and skilled staff needed to lead insular governments into the future. The ELDP is implemented by the Pacific Islands and Virgin Islands Training Initiative or PITI-VITI (www.pitiviti.org) and is funded by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs.
Eligible applicants must submit applications under a competitive application process. For more information visit pitiviti.org.
The Chamorro music for this video, Music Esti Ha Bida, was borrowed from Minanq670 - Chamorro Music Esti Ha Bida on Soundcloud.com. Image provided courtesy of T'Nelta Mori.
- Introduction and Welcome
- The ELDP is unique and special
- Covid challenges
- So we wrapped up in March
- Speakers and Pacific Leaders
- The USVI program
- Island Areas
- Students from all Fields
- Recognize Congress Support for COVID
- Blue Continent
- Legislative Director for Congressman Michael FQ SanNicolas
- The Legislative Process
- Non-voting Members' Influence
- Chuuk and Guam
- Representing Guam in Washington, D.C.
- Visiting Capitol Hill
- Liberation Day
- Website and Social Media
- Close
OIA Conversations is a series of conversations with program managers, officials, or non-profit organization stakeholders whose work relates to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states. This OIA Conversation series serves to raise awareness and share information about people and programs in the U.S. territories and the freely associated states served by the Office of Insular Affairs. For more information about the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs, visit our website at www.doi.gov/oia, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @InsularAffairs, and like us on Facebook at InsularAffairs. Don't forget to click the subscribe button on this channel.
The OIA Conversation series is hosted and produced by Tanya Harris Joshua, Deputy Director of the Technical Assistance Program and Communications Lead at the Office of Insular Affairs. Participation or mention in this program does not imply any specific endorsement.
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With grant funding support from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs, the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA) runs an ocean ranger program (Tasi Watch) and works with students to promote the protection of natural resources. Learn more about the MINA and their work in the Northern Mariana Islands in the full OIA Conversation with Program Manager Becky Furey.
The short video is available on the OIA YouTube Channel and the full OIA Conversation is also on buzzsprout.
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The Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA) runs an ocean ranger program (Tasi Watch) and works with students to promote the protection of natural resources. Tasi is the Chamorro word for ocean. Learn more about the MINA and their work in the Northern Mariana Islands in this conversation with Program Manager Becky Furey. Follow MINA on Facebook and visit the MINA website at https://www.minapacific.org/. MINA has been a successful grant recipient of the Coral Reef and Natural Resources Initiative program in the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs to support this work.
- Introduction and Welcome
- Founding MINA and the TASI Watch 1:43
- Marine Debris 3:49
- Super Typhoon Experience 6:09
- Adding Focus on Invasive Vines 7:00
- Monofilament Lines and Working with Fisherfolk 8:10
- Saipan is a Coastal Watershed – Ridge to Reef Approach 10:16
- Schools for Environmental Conservation Program 12:38
- MINA Works with Tinian and Rota too 15:35
- Working in the Chamorro and Carolinian Languages 16:52
- Fundraising and the Green Gala 18:43
- Contact MINA 20:00
OIA Conversations is a series of conversations with program managers, officials, or non-profit organization stakeholders whose work relates to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states. We talk about and learn about programs and issues that affect the islands we work with. For more information about the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs, visit our website at www.doi.gov/oia, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @InsularAffairs, and like us on Facebook at InsularAffairs. Don't forget to click the subscribe button on this channel.
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Coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands are under attack from the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease. With assistance from the Office of Insular Affairs, the USVI DPNR partners to save coral reefs which protect coastal resources and are home to vibrant fisheries resources, providing food and bolstering tourism industries in the territory. Learn more in this conversation with: Matt Warham, Director of the Coral Reef Initiative at the Department of Planning and Natural Resources in the United States Virgin Islands.
Introduction and Welcome
OIA Funds DPNR to Fight SCTLD - 1:15
Stony Tissue Coral Loss Disease and Spread to the USVI - 1:25
Magnitude of Damage to Coral Reefs in the USVI - 2:17
What are the Causes? – 3:06
Outreach Phase and Steps to Counter the Disease – 5:12
How to Kill the Disease; Treating Corals with Antibiotics – 7:07
Visit the one stop shop at vicoraldisease.org – 9:58
Partnerships to Protect the USVI Coral Reefs – 10:34
Is the Invasive Lion Fish Still a Threat? – 13:15
Work with Other Territories – 15:24
The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force and Opportunities to Advocate for the USVI – 16:37
Continuing in 2022, OIA Conversations is a series of conversations with officials and stakeholders whose work relates to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states, discussing programs and issues that concern the Insular Areas. For more information about the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs, visit our website at www.doi.gov/oia, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @InsularAffairs, and like us on Facebook at InsularAffairs. Don't forget to click the subscribe button on this channel.
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In fiscal year 2021, the Pohnpei State Governor's office successfully applied for Technical Assistance Program funding from Interior's Office of Insular Affairs to help the Pohnpei Public Broadcasting Corporation and the V6AH radio station. Commissioner Peterson Sam shares how the radio station will be strengthened by that support, the programs it provides, and the public it serves in Pohnpei and overseas.
OIA Conversations is a series of conversations with officials and stakeholders who either receive funding from the Office of Insular Affairs or whose work relates to OIA, the U.S. territories, and the freely associated states also known as the Insular Areas. For more information about the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs, visit our website at www.doi.gov/oia, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @InsularAffairs, and like us on Facebook at InsularAffairs. Don't forget to click the subscribe button on this channel.
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Trina Leberer, the Pacific Division Director at The Nature Conservancy based on Guam discusses the value of Micronesia's biodiversity, conservation efforts in the Micronesia region, among the Insular Areas, and the important interconnectivity of life and resources and resource protection for livelihoods both on land and sea.
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Trina Leberer of The Nature Conservancy discusses work and collaborations in the freely associated states and and the Pacific U.S. territories. With a regional office on Guam, The Nature Conservancy has been active in the Micronesia region for over 30 years, helping inspire and support conservation efforts in the region.
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Vivian Hutson, newly appointed Senior Advisor for Pacific Strategy at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs talks about her goal and mission to understand the needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander veterans, in particular in the Pacific Island areas.
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Two back-to-back Category 5 hurricanes, Irma and Maria, hit the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2017....and disaster recovery efforts are ongoing. Want to learn more? See the full conversation with Adrienne Williams-Octalien, Director of the USVI Office of Disaster Recovery.
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RMI Ambassador Gerald Zackios speaks about the Marshall Islands, and how the health sector overcame challenges when faced with the COVID-19 pandemic. Want to learn more? Check out the full conversation with Ambassador Zackios on our Channel.
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Palau is a global leader in conservation efforts - hear more from Palau's Ambassador to the United States on these efforts and climate change impacts on Palau and the region.
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Learn more from this Chief of Staff and her work on Capitol Hill for the USVI Delegate who is now on the exclusive Ways and Means Committee.
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The FSM Ambassador to the United States Akillino Susaia talks about the ways in which the Federated States of Micronesia has a relationship that is long and enduring.
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OIA funds Coral Reef Fellows for the U.S. Territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In this important collaboration with NOAA, learn how the fellows are chosen and why coral reefs are worth protecting with Program Director Wendy Wood-Derrer.
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On Guam, the invasive Brown Tree Snake has decimated bird populations and causes power outages. Dr. Earl Campbell discusses the BTS and shares observations on other invasive species in the region such as the little fire ant and the coconut rhinoceros beetle.
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The Technical Assistance Program awards and oversees grants to organizations doing work in the Insular Areas. Hear more from the Director, Ms. Charlene Leizear, as she talks about how local governments can endorse grant applications.
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa is the largest in the U.S. marine sanctuary network, and they recently signed a sister agreement with Palau and Hawaii. Hear more from the Acting Superintendent, Mr. Atuatasi-Lelei Peau, as he emphasizes the importance of preserving the land and oceans for future generations.
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U.S. Ambassador to Palau John Hennessey-Niland discusses vaccination efforts, high-level visits, military projects in Palau and more. All represent the U.S. commitment and partnership with the Republic of Palau.
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Jennifer Kim, Assistant Division Chief for Content, Translation, Puerto Rico and Island Areas Operations at the US Census Bureau discusses how the coronavirus pandemic impacted the Census' work in the U.S. territories from office closures to new ways of gathering data.
WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... Health Secretary Niedenthal discusses efforts to prepare for and prevent COVID-19 from entering the Marshall Islands, repatriating Marshallese stranded overseas since travel restrictions were instituted, and vaccination efforts in the atoll nation.
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... Disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pacific Islanders in Hawai'i are receiving support from We are Oceania. They help bridge the gap and inform the community about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... Motusaga and Valentine Vaeoso, have both studied as National Coral Reef Fellows and now work in American Samoa. They aspire to inspire future generations of ocean stewards in the territory.
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The Honorable Efraim Atalig, the Mayor of Rota in the CNMI, discusses efforts to control and prevent the spread of the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) on Rota and ultimately the rest of the Northern Mariana Islands. The CRB has destroyed 20 percent of Guam's coconut trees, and has now spread to Rota, where teams are working hard to prevent it from spreading further.
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WWDIslands | There's More to Islands ... How Guam manages millions in federal funds, Guam's latest bond rating of "stable", and reduced debt with Stephanie Flores, Administrator of the Guam State Clearing House.
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How is the decennial census conducted in the territories and how might it differ from the continental United States? Learn more about how the 2020 decennial census was conducted in American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands from Jennifer Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Division Chief. How did COVID-19 affect their work this year and what's new?
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... The Prior Service Trust Fund supports former employees of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Island. Learn more from Bruce MacMillan, Advisor and Administrator. The numbers of recipients are diminishing but it provides important support in small numbers and fulfills a long-time commitment to former island-area employees.
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... We hear from the Micronesian Resource Center One Stop Shop (MRCOSS) on Guam, as they talk about the work they do to assist underserved communities in Guam. Learn more about how they support families, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... Former Delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands speaks about representing a territory in the U.S. Congress and the Insular Cases. Learn more about her work in Congress and how she has represented the U.S. Virgin Islands in the full conversation!
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... COVID-19 had a devastating impact on the Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas but the dedicated teams in Springdale at the Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI) and the Marshallese community across Northwest Arkansas rallied to help families and save lives.
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... In honor of Ocean Month hear retired USCG Captain Bill Marhoffer explain the role the USCG plays in relation to the ocean. Listen to the full recording for more of his work with in the Western Pacific as Guam Commander and currently as senior advisor to USCG District 14 in Hawaii.
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia Carmen Cantor shares what the United States' priorities are in the FSM. Learn more about U.S. and FSM relations in the full recording!
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WWDIslands | There's More to Islands ... Sisters Motusaga and Valentine Vaeoso both work for the Coral Reef Advisory Group of American Samoa where they work everyday to protect coral and ocean resources for their island home of American Samoa. They each belong to differnt cohorts of the National Coral Reef Management Fellowship program which is funded by Interior's Office of Insular Affairs to strengthen local coral reef management capacity. These women celebrate the ocean every day, not just during the month of June.
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Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
COVID-19 had a devastating impact on the Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas but the dedicated teams in Springdale at the Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI) and the Marshallese community across Northwest Arkansas rallied to help families and save lives. MEI Co-Founder April Brown, Program Director Carlniss Jerry, and Program Specialist Benetick Maddison talk about their work bettering people's lives and bringing underserved communities together through education and outreach in Arkansas, home to the largest Marshallese population outside of the Marshall Islands.
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Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
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WhatWeDoIslands | There's More to Islands ... Mr. Gaafar Uherbelau shares his work in the Government of Palau as they navigate from COVID-free to COVID-safe and attain herd immunity in Palau. Learn more about repatriations, the sterile corridor with Taiwan, and other health issues in Palau in the full OIA Conversation with Gaafar Uherbelau.
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Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
Associate Regional Director at the National Park Service, Earl Campbell, Ph.D. tells of his early days with the Brown Tree Snake program and working on Guam. Learn more about the history of efforts to eradicate this invasive species, where it came from, how it has changed Guam, and the different team players who continue to work to mitigate its impact in the Pacific.
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Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
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Did you know that American Samoa nationals do not vote for President? Learn more about the differences between nationals and citizens and perhaps the cultural and historical reasons why this might be so. Learn More: An OIA Conversation with Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata Coleman Radewagen.
OIA Conversations is a series of conversations with officials and stakeholders whose work relates to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states, discussing programs and issues that concern the Insular Areas. Technical support for the OIA Conversations series is provided by Philippe Izedian, a Duke University student.
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Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
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Retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain and now Advisor to U.S. Coast Guard District 14, William Marhoffer talks with us about the scope and breadth of the U.S. Coast Guard's work in the Pacific and in the insular areas.
There's More to Islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
The first female delegate to represent American Samoa in the U.S. House of Representatives, Uifa'atali Amata Coleman Radewagen tells her own story about the decision to run again and again for Congress. Learn more: An OIA Conversation with Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata Coleman Radewagen. #WomensHistoryMonth2021
Photo credit: Herman, E.D. and Sloman, C. (2019, January). Redefining Representation: The Women of the 116th Congress. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/01/14/us/politics/women-of-the-116th-congress.html
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
In honor of Ocean Month, OIA shares this OIA Conversation Highlight with Nicole Yamase, a PhD candidate at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is the first Pacific Islander to descend to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. She shares her thoughts on the Ocean and her gift from the expedition to the Department of the Interior Museum.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
American Samoans and other islanders across the insular areas serve in numbers largely disproportionate to the size of their populations - the Delegate from American Samoa Uifa'atali Amata Coleman Radewagen, proud of their service, tells us about those who serve from American Samoan. Learn more about her efforts on behalf of veterans and those who serve in the full OIA Conversation on YouTube.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
The Micronesian Resource Center One Stop Shop (MRCOSS) on Guam is providing important support to combat COVID-19 through its support to migrants from the Federated States of Micronesia and the other freely associated states. MRCOSS helps families and individuals for improved livelihoods on Guam. We enjoy a conversation here with Mr. Joiel Setik, the program director.
There's More to Islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
Mr. Gaafar Uherbelau shares his work in the Government of Palau as they navigate from COVID-free to COVID-safe and attain herd immunity in Palau. Learn more about repatriations, the sterile corridor with Taiwan, and other health issues in Palau.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
Ambassador Cantor shares her work and priorities in strengthening United States and Micronesia relations while leading two Embassy teams from Guam. Stranded on Guam for months along with several Embassy staff, and residents of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The Ambassador returned to Pohnpei on the 1st humanitarian/repatriation flight provided by the U.S. Coast Guard shortly after this conversation. Travel to Micronesia has been restricted to the FSM since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
Meet the first woman elected by the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands to represent the territory in the U.S. House of Representatives and the first woman physician in Congress. Former Congresswoman Donna Christian-Christensen shares thoughts on years advocating at the national level for health equity in communities of color, managing COVID-19 mitigation, vaccination tourism, the insular cases, and more.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
Nicole Yamase is the first Pacific Islander to descend into the Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the Mariana Trench. Her interest in the ocean was Inspired by her parents, her studies were supported by the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT) and others. We talk about her expedition and with MCT Director William Kostka about capacity development in the islands and how to inspire and develop local capacity science and natural resource conservation.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
OIA's most senior employee, Mr. Joseph McDermott has seen it all and shares a few of his stories and reminiscences over the years of working in the Office of Insular Affairs and on Capitol Hill. His entire federal career has been dedicated to working on insular area issues.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
Join this panel to learn more about the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle that, in 2017, came to the island of Rota in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Rota Mayor Efraim Atalig and Tony Benavente of the CNMI Department of Lands and Natural Resources are convened by OIA Field Representative Harry Blanco along with experts, a University of Guam scientist and federal partners to discuss efforts to combat and stop this invasive species.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor and neither are any opinions expressed therein endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
OIA provides the funds that upholds the U.S. commitment to the retirees of the former Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands - Learn more in this conversation with Mr. Bruce MacMillan who manages the program and works with the social security administrations in the Pacific to distribute these funds to more than 700+ eligible surviving beneficiaries.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pacific Islanders in Hawai'i are receiving critical funding support provided by the Office of Insular Affairs to We are Oceania who helps bridge the gap and help communities in Hawai'i to prepare for and respond to COVID-19. We are Oceania is a non-profit organization that was launched in 2015 with funding support from OIA to help support migrant Pacific Islander communities in Hawai'i. Join us to learn more from this conversation with Josie Howard, the Executive Director of We are Oceania.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
Habele is a non-profit organization established by former American Peace Corps volunteers to Micronesia, providing educational programs and scholarships in support of children in Micronesia. Books, Scholarships, Robotics, Adzes, and Weaving ... come learn more about their work and how OIA supports their efforts.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
The Micronesia Conservation Trust is the premier non-profit organization established to protect and conserve biodiversity and sustainable development of natural resources in the Micronesia region. William Kostka discussed MCT's past and current projects, support from OIA, and more.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
Learn more about Richard and his work prior to and currently as the Director of Communications for the Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. What are the priorities of the Albert Bryan, Jr. administration?
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation we have the pleasure to converse with the first woman elected to represent the people of American Samoa in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congresswoman Uifa'atali discusses her work and priorities in the House representing the territory and other insular areas as well as her work supporting veterans and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation we have the pleasure to converse with Jack Niedenthal, Secretary of Health for the Republic of the Marshall Islands. He discusses how the Marshall Islands has been battling dengue and now prepping for COVID-19. He tells of the pressure being one of the first to close their borders, the challenges for those stranded overseas, repatriation, vaccination efforts door-to-door and more!
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in OIA Conversations to learn more about the islands - people, lives, history, and future. What do you know about the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation we speak with Ms. Adrienne Williams-Octalien about the work of the Office of Disaster Recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands and how the territory continues to recover from the 2017 Hurricanes Maria and Irma.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in OIA Conversations to learn more about the islands - people, lives, history, and future. What do you know about the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation we have the pleasure to converse with Angeline Muckle-Jabbar and her work as the Chief of Staff to the U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress, managing COVID-19 at the workplace and preparing to launch into the 117th Congress when her Delegate stepped up to serve on the House Ways and Means Committee, a first for any territorial delegate.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in OIA Conversations to learn more about the islands - people, lives, history, and future. What do you know about the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
We speak with Ms. Esther Muña, who has been leading the charge in the CNMI to fight COVID-19 since the global pandemic began in early 2020. Muña describes efforts in the CNMI to develop testing, conduct quarantine and isolation operations and protect the CNMI from COVID-19 !
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, lives, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation, Charlene Leizear, Technical Assistance Director in the Office of Insular Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the various programs funded through the program she and her team manage to benefit the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation we have the pleasure to converse with Krystal Paco-San Agustin, the Communications Director for the Governor of Guam. She discusses priorities of the administration, Operation Christmas Drop, efforts to contain and restrict the spread of COVID-19, and her prior work with KUAM News!
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
American Samoa is home to the largest Marine Sanctuary System in the United States. Learn more about the sanctuary, a new agreement with Palau and Hawai'i, and the importance of culture from Acting Superintendent Atuatasi Lelei Peau.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Ambassador to the United States Akillino Susaia shares information about his life and work in Washington, D.C. representing the FSM in the U.S.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation we learn more about the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Washington, D.C. Palau Ambassador to the United States Hersey Kyota. He speaks about his life in Palau and the relationship that Palau and the United States share.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation we learn more about the U.S. relationship with the island nation of Palau through the U.S. Ambassador to Palau John Hennessey-Niland.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation we learn more about coral reef preservation work and the National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program managed by Program Director Wendy Wood-Derrer at Nova Southeastern University in the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. The Office of Insular Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior funds several coral reef fellows in the program for American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube and is provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Ambassador to the United States Gerald Zackios shares information about his life and work in Washington, D.C. representing the Marshall Islands and the Pacific.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs
Conversations about the Islands: the U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States.
Join us in this conversation series to learn more about the islands - the people, the work, reminiscences, and what lies ahead. What do you know about islands? Let's have some conversations and learn together.
In this conversation with Samantha Taitano, we learn more about the work of Mañe'lu, a non-profit organization serving Micronesian communities on Guam. Samantha Taitano is the Executive Director of this organization that is partially funded through the Office of Insular Affairs in Washington, D.C.
There's more to islands ...
Hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Deputy Policy Director and Communications Lead Tanya Harris Joshua, this conversation series highlights people and issues of importance to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
This audio-recorded conversation is derived from the OIA Conversations series available on YouTube provided as a public service to bring more awareness and information about the Office of Insular Affairs and the insular areas with which it works and the programs in the insular areas to which it provides funding. These conversations do not meet requirements for financial reporting nor are they endorsed by the U.S. Department of the Interior or the Office of Insular Affairs.
OIA Conversation Series | #WhatWeDoIslands | www.doi.gov/oia | @InsularAffairs