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The Making Waves 4 summit opened last Sept. 17, at the Kagman Community Center, bringing together more than 60 participants from Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam in a three-day exchange on climate justice, cultural resurgence, and Indigenous representation.
The event is hosted by Micronesia Climate Change Alliance, Community Solutions, From Luta, For Luta, Gi Matan Guma’, Sagan Flores, and Tinian Women’s Association.
“This year, we focused on advocates from the Marianas. From Saipan, Tinian, Luta, and Guhan. We're here to gather, to build community, to strategize, to deepen connection, and share knowledge. It's a wonderful gathering of traditional healers, cultural practitioners, community organizers, and community leaders. And we're just so grateful to have this space together,” said Community Solutions’ Sheila Babauta.
Unlike a conventional conference setting, Making Waves 4 opened with ceremony rather than speeches. Participants sat in a circle, a deliberate choice meant to symbolize continuation and connectedness.
“It represents continuation, it represents cycles, and it represents connectedness. It was really important to sit in a circle. Many indigenous communities sit in circles when we share, when we discuss,” said Babauta.
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