Pacific Soul Podcast

Dr Rohini Balram changed her faith because of how it viewed her period

When Indo-Fijian sociologist Rohini Balram's period came, so did a rule that made no sense: she could no longer enter her own prayer space as a devout Hindu.

How would recognising Indigenous dance as sport and recreation benefit our health?

Western sporting systems fail to recognise Indigenous forms of movement, physical skill, and cultural expression, one researcher says.

Will categorising Indigenous dance as sport and recreation give it the platform it deserves?

Māori and Pasifika communities are calling for their traditional performing arts to be formally recognised as sport and active recreation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Kanak leaders map their vision for the future, beyond the accords

Kanak leaders share their vision for decolonisation beyond politics by freeing the mind, spirit and forging relationships with Indigenous and First Nations group across the region.

Rastaman Stan Antas says livity is 'always striving to do good'

Stan Antas is a Rastaman from Vanuatu who still goes to church, speaks out on teachers strikes, advocates for West Papua's right to self-determination, and uses his music with Stan and the Earth Force to champion the marginalised across the Pacific. He deliberately keeps the Rasta label out of his music so the message reaches everyone, because livity is about doing good, not belonging to a movement.