Small Island, Big Song
15 years ago, when I lived in the Marshall Islands, global warming was just something that scientists talked about. I did, however, notice that parts of the reef were bleaching. I took note of the…
Articles by Melanie Carbine
Marshallese Students in Springdale Awarded Seal of Biliteracy
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Marina Edgar and Anthalina Elson were recognized for their accomplishments as bilingual speakers in a ceremony for students receiving the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy. Springdale Public Schools leads the state…
FSM Consulate Brings Some Island Magic to Oregon
The Consulate for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) officially opened their new office in Portland, Oregon serving more than 10,000, the largest population of Micronesians, living in the United States. The Consulate is considered…
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Kajoor eo an Jukjukūn pād – Tornado Recovery
Springdale, just north of Fayetteville, has about 85,000 people and is home to the our largest Marshallese community. On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, an EF-3 tornado touched down at 4:04 a.m. near the NWA Mall…
Tornado Recovery in Pictures
Over 800 meals and 350 hygiene housing kits were delivered and with financial donations 20 individuals had temporary housing in hotels within the first couple of days after the tornado impacted Springdale, Arkansas on Wednesday…
Climate Adaptation – Tornadoes
Since moving to Iowa last year, I have learned that there is little to slow the wind in the Great Plains. And, a few months ago, the wind woke me from my sleep. I checked…
Restoration Efforts after Fire Destroyed WAM Canoehouse and Office
Early Sunday morning, February 27 2021, around 2AM, Waan Aelōn̄ Majeļ burned down. No casualties or injuries. No damage to PSS nearby except for a loss of power to surrounding buildings. The workshop, most of…
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