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  • Illustrated top-down view of the archaeological site plan of Pågat. Fallen and standing latte, capstone, limestone and basalt mortars are marked.

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    Pågat Archaeological Site Plan

    Archaeological site plan of Pågat in Guåhan. The numerous markers in the map identify remains of the ancient CHamoru village and burial site, proof of a thriving Indigenous culture long before Spanish colonial control.

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  • The coast of Pågat on a sunny day. Clear, blue water is surrounded by limestone cliffs topped with dense, green foliage.

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    Pågat Coast

    Pågat is a sacred space located in northeastern Guåhan (Guam). Pictured: coast of Pågat.

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    Waikato River

    “He piko he Taniwha” means “at every bend is a leader” in Te Reo Māori, symbolizing the bond between Waikato people and the river. This video provides a glimpse of the Waikato River.

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  • Vintage postcard of Waikato River winding through densely vegetated landscape. At foreground are trees with bare branches.

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    Waikato River Postcard

    Postcard of Waikato River, c. 1900-1903. Many areas of the Waikato River are considered to be sacred by Waikato Māori.

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  • Newspaper article on Queen Liliʻuokalani filing a formal protest against U.S. annexation. Next to the article is an illustration of Liliʻuokalani.

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    Queen Liliʻuokalani Files Protest

    This clipping from another 1897 publication depicts a much different portrayal of Queen Liliʻuokalani. How do media representations shape perspectives and attitudes?

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  • Soldiers use their bayonets to hold up a round platform upon which sits a caricature of Queen Liliʻuokalani, whose crown is crooked atop her head.

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    “We Draw The Line At This”

    In the late 1800s, publications like Judge magazine would utilize cartoons to portray the imperialist attitudes of the US. This racist depiction of Queen Liliʻuokalani represents a perspective of the overthrow of the monarchy.

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    Mehana Kihoi Final Argument

    At the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) Contested Case Hearing in 2017, Mehana Kihoi argues against the construction of the TMT on Mauna Kea, questioning the Bureau of Land and Natural Resources’ interests and the treatment of protestors on Mauna Kea.

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  • Lantern slide of Mauna Kea during sunrise surrounded by a dense fog. Sparse foliage covers the slopes and clouds are scattered in the sky.

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    Mauna Kea Sunrise

    A lantern slide of sunrise at Mauna Kea on Hawaiʻi Island, 1940. Lantern slides were projected in magic lantern shows, typically for entertainment, education, and advertising. This slide was acquired by Seiju Ifuku, an antique collector, and donated to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

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    Lehua Kamalu on Traditional Wayfinding

    Lehua Kamalu of the Hōkūleʻa is one of the few women navigators of Hawaiʻi with the Polynesian Voyaging Society. In this Hōkūleʻa navigation report clip, Kamalu discusses measuring the stars, a traditional wayfinding technique.

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  • Mau Piailug sits cross-legged and points to a diagram on woven mat. He teaches navigation to two kids and a man seated next to him.

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    Master Navigator Mau Piailug

    Mau Piailug (center), a master navigator from Satawal, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, taught many islanders the arts of traditional navigation and guided Hōkūle‘a on its inaugural voyage from Hawaiʻi to Tahiti in 1976.

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  • Five South Asian women march in a row on a street between tall buildings. They each hold multi-colored signs that spell out the word "Sakhi."

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    Module 1: Asian American and Pacific Islander Women Stereotypes and Counternarratives

    Christine Chai, Candice Custodio-Tan, and Cecilia Tran

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    Asian American and Pacific Islander Women Representations and Voices
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  • Chinese American actress Anna May Wong poses in an embroidered bra and matching skirt with her arms raised above her head.

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    Module 2: Misrepresentations of Women in War and Empire

    Christine Chai, Candice Custodio-Tan, and Cecilia Tran

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    Asian American and Pacific Islander Women Representations and Voices
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  • Kanaka ʻŌiwi activist Terrilee Kekoʻolani-Raymond speaks into a microphone during outdoor rally. Next to her is a white flag embroidered with "SOS."

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    Module 3: Women Reclaiming their Lands and Stories

    Christine Chai, Candice Custodio-Tan, and Cecilia Tran

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    Asian American and Pacific Islander Women Representations and Voices
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  • An Asian woman and a Black woman of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union stand with signs around their necks explaining reasons to strike.

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    Module 4: Women’s Solidarity for Labor Rights

    Christine Chai, Candice Custodio-Tan, and Cecilia Tran

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    Asian American and Pacific Islander Women Representations and Voices
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  • Hina Wong-Kalu, wearing a dress covered by a patterned wrap over her shoulder and a braided lei, poses in outdoor portrait.

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    Module 5: Art and Social Change

    Christine Chai, Candice Custodio-Tan, and Cecilia Tran

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    Asian American and Pacific Islander Women Representations and Voices
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  • Colorful oil painting of CHamoru woman. She is seated on a couch wearing a patterned textile wrapped around her waist and floral crown.

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    Module 3: CHamoru Diasporic Arts

    Jesi Lujan Bennett

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    CHamoru Movement and Diasporic Communities
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  • Seven Japanese American men in three piece suits, trench coats, and hats, stand in front of M. Furuya Company. Japanese goods are in window displays.

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    Chapter Overview: Asian American Pioneer Entrepreneurs: Realities of the American Dream

    Susie J. Pak

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  • Seven Japanese American men in three piece suits, trench coats, and hats, stand in front of M. Furuya Company. Japanese goods are in window displays.

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    Module 1: Entrepreneurship and Asian American Business

    Susie J. Pak

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    Asian American Pioneer Entrepreneurs: Realities of the American Dream
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  • Betty Tom Chu, wearing a suit and glasses, smiles at camera as she sits with her arms folded on desk in front of her. A large credenza is behind her.

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    Module 2: Asian Americans in Banking and Finance

    Susie J. Pak

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    Asian American Pioneer Entrepreneurs: Realities of the American Dream
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