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Island Connections - COFA and Micronesians in Hawai'i

Recorded on May 9, 2014 Host: Ibrahim Aoude - Professor, Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa The discussion focused on the Compact of Free Association (COFA) and the Treaty obligations the U.S. Federal government has towards Micronesia and the Micronesians, including those who migrate to the U.S. The plight of Micronesians in the U.S. speaks of the federal government not living up to its obligations. The guests discussed also the Basic Health Hawaii provisions and practices since the inception of the health program. Guest(s): • Ulla Hasager, Director, Civic Engagement at the College of Social Sciences, UH Mānoa • Deja Ostrowski, Member, Compact Of Free Association Community Advocacy Network (COFACAN) • Joakim Peter, PHD Candidate in Education, UH Mānoa and Director (on Leave) of Chuuck Campus, College of Micronesia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Island Connections is a monthly television program produced by the University of Hawai'i at Mānoaʻs Department of Ethnic Studies that deals with local and global issues and their impact on Hawai'iʻs people. To learn more about Island Connections check out the website: http://bit.ly/IslandConnections University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Ethnic Studies: http://www.ethnicstudies.hawaii.edu