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The annual Celebrate Micronesia Festival is a chance for the public to learn about the diverse cultures of Oceania's western region. The event takes place Saturday at Bishop Museum, where dozens of Micronesians showcase contemporary artwork and traditions.
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The heads of five Micronesian nations hope that President Biden will soon visit their region for a leaders' summit. Experts say it would be a significant move in U.S. efforts to push back against Chinese influence in the region. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in today's Pacific News Minute.
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The Biden administration hopes to complete inter-governmental deals with two Pacific Island nations. It wants to maintain balance in a region where the Chinese are expanding their influence. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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Since unveiling the first-of-its-kind facility, We Are Oceania officials say they have worked with hundreds of Micronesian youth, focusing on college, career and community. HPR's Jayna Omaye has more.
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China is making a bold attempt to muscle in on the Pacific's most important political gathering. The country wants to meet with the region's foreign ministers on the same day they will all be in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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United States and Marshall Islands officials say they hope to complete negotiations to renew an economic and security treaty by the end of this year. Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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New research highlights the racial inequalities Micronesian students face in the state's education system. Those behind the study hope their work leads to support for changes. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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Pacific News Minute: Protected habitat designated for 23 endangered plants and animals in MicronesiaThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to designate critical habitats for 23 endangered and threatened species throughout Micronesia. This follows a lawsuit filed by two conservation groups last year. With the Pacific News Minute, HPR’s Derrick Malama has more.
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The president of the U.N. General Assembly is urging the international community to expand protected areas of the ocean and tackle plastic pollution. With the Pacific News Minute, HPR’s Derrick Malama reports.
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This week Hawaiʻi Public Radio has been reporting on Micronesians and Medicaid. It’s a story that’s changing this year — as more Micronesians in Hawaiʻi are enrolling in the program under the Compact of Free Association. HPR’s Jackie Young wraps up her series with a report on those changes — and what they mean for the Micronesian community.