Wa Kuk Wa Jimor - Marshallese Canoes Today

The canoe tradition is one of the foundations of Marshallese culture. In the past it was the key to survival in the Marshall Islands, and it continues to embody many of the key values and practices of traditional Marshallese culture. "Wa Kuk Wa Jimor - Marshallese Canoes Today" (55 min, 2011), by Rachel Miller, introduces the tradition of the Marshallese canoe—including the history, types, and technological innovations of the canoe—and the complex connection between the canoe and Marshallese culture. It looks at the state of the canoe tradition in three locations in the Marshalls and explores the future of the canoe tradition. The film features interviews with elders and experts from the Marshall Islands, and is in both English and Marshallese. "Wa Kuk Wa Jimor - Marshallese Canoes Today" was funded in part by the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities (HCH).