Native Diaspora

This is a part one series sharing my truth about being sent back from Hōlanikū. These past 6 months have been a whirlwind of uncertainty, surrender, and trust. This is NOT an attack, a call-out, or a story told in anger. This is me reclaiming my narrative, sharing what I experienced, and honoring my truth after disappearing for months.

In this conversation, mahi'ai and kumu Nick Kālāmakani Francisco shares deep ʻike about kalo (taro) and its central place in Hawaiian identity, history, and daily life. He reminds us that kalo is more than food — it is our ancestor, our teacher, and our kuleana . Nick explores the story of Hāloa , the first kanaka, and how our connection to kalo ties us directly to the ʻāina and to each other....

Host Belinda, also known as Kalani, dives deep into the complexities of the Treaty of Waitangi , the Treaty Principles Bill , and the ongoing impacts of colonialism on Māori culture. She explores the current political climate surrounding Indigenous rights in New Zealand/Aotearoa , while Emily shares her personal experiences as a Māori woman. Emily reflects on her time working at the Waitangi Treat...

In this conversation, Belinda also known as Kalani discusses the evolution of her podcast, Native Diaspora, and delves into the complexities of the education system in the U.S., particularly in relation to federal funding, political influences, and the role of religion. She explores historical narratives and the dark history of career orgins, questioning their relevance and the impact of consumeri...

In this episode, host Belinda, also known as Kalani, engages in a deep conversation with Taʻimiroa Pajimola, one of the co-founders of Pua ʻAʻaliʻi Un-Schooling. They explore the necessity and philosophy behind unschooling, particularly in the context of Indigenous education. Taʻimiroa shares her personal journey through the perspective of a farmer and mother creating a community-focused education...

In this conversation, Belinda, also known as Kalani, discusses the future of education from an Indigenous perspective, emphasizing the need for marginalized voices to be heard. She shares her personal experiences as a special education teacher, highlighting systemic issues within the education system that perpetuate colonial narratives and fail to support diverse student needs. The conversation ca...

Navigating and working within a system as a teacher and Kanaka Maoli that is indoctrinating and assimilating Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) students in their homeland. Episode one Trailer two.

The future of education is Indigenous.

A platform dedicated to sharing the voices of marginalized Indigenous and Native communities, both from my ancestral homeland and my travels. It offers a space for discussions on the impacts of desecration, colonialism, and capitalism, while honoring storytelling rooted in history, creation stories, ancestral wisdom, and the process of re-indigenizing education. Let’s collectively remove our Weste...