Mai-Maasina Green Belt

30/07/2026

Jul 29, 2026

28/07/2026

General Reminder:

For those that have attended the recent ‘Iikoru (Iidauru) Maasina Cultural Festival 2026’ that was held at Takataka and were send an Evaluation links, please kindly respond if you haven’t do so.

If you don’t have access to the link, kindly, remind us and we’ll send you.

Thanks 👍

28/07/2026

📢MINOR CHANGES TO DATA SOVEREIGNTY TALK STORI.

There is a slight change on the previous mentioned dates for Data Sovereignty Talk Stori.

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Arrival date: 5th August
Program dates: 6th -7th August
Return date: 8th August

Two(2) participants from each group. Groups to attend: Nasi, Aru’aru, Arahau, Po'otori, and Anonikoa

Note:
Two boats is arranged for participants pickup. Please standby for pickup on 5th August.

✅East Are’are -Jack Okamae (Aru’aru & Arahau)
✅West Are’are- Mike Huni ( Nasi , Pootori & Anoniko’a)

22/07/2026

📢DATA SOVEREIGNTY TALK STORI NOTICE..‼️‼️

This is to inform Rangers from Nasi, AruAru, Arahau, Po'otori, and Anonikoa that a Data Sovereignty talk stori will take place in Auki from August 4–5, 2026.

✅Summary:

Venue: Auki (MMGB Conference Room)
Arrival date: August 3rd
Talk stori Date: August 4th-5th
Return Date: August 6th

✔️REMINDER:

1). Two ( 2 ) attendees/participants from each mentioned groups. (ensure that someone with cultural knowledge about the significance of their data and an active voice to contributes ideas on data sovereignty).

2). Bring the CoMapeo phones with you. ( it will be used during the sessions)

‼️LOGISTICS:

Transport and fuel cost will be covered under IKI so receipts must be provided.

Thank you.

01/07/2026

The Cultural Festival committee extends its appreciation to all it's key supporting partners, performing groups, artists and Takataka community for hosting the two (2) days event.

Check the link to read more.

The Iikoru (Iidauru) Maasina Cultural festival committee, would like to send out its appreciation to our key partners; Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Indigenous Knowledge Institute and Eighth Not…

15/06/2026

THE 'IIKORU (IIDAURU) MAASINA CULTURAL FESTIVAL' IS ALMOST HERE!!

THEME: Living Archives, Living Future

The event will showcase the rich cultural diversity of Kwaio and Are'are through; Traditional Arts, Songs and Dances from the past. This milestone is to celebrate the culture and Identity of our people, remembering our past, guiding the present and protecting our future.

If you're interested in joining the festival event, please, have a read through the Festival Guideline for further details. Check this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vs1Id87a1chSX7JKbCqCJrBCq58ZcWod/view?usp=sharing

You can also follow our other social links, for more stories and updates during the event.
🔗 https://mai-maasina.org/
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/mmgbnews/
🔗 https://www.tiktok.com/?lang=en

See you at Takataka, Masupa!!

09/04/2026

IT'S RETURNING AGAIN IN JUNE!!!

We are pleased to announce hosting this major Event again.

Date: 22nd - 23rd June 2026
Venue: Takataka , Masupa, East Are'are

You can also follow our event pages for more updates at
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093986761252

07/04/2026

New Training Date:
20th (Monday) - 22nd (Wednesday), April 2026.

Check the contact details if you needed help.

Contact Details:
7610457 or [email protected]

Help pass on the message.

01/04/2026

TRAINING WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT

Date: April 19th - 23rd 2026
Venue: Waihau Conservation Center

Conservation Groups to Attend.
1. Aru'aru Conservation
2. Anoniko'a Mangrove Conservation
3. Arahau Forest Protected Area
4. Nasi Tribal Land
5. Otepaina Conservation

Reminder..
1. ONLY two (2) participants from each site.
2. Participants are to be familiar with smart phones.
3. Are able to understand mapping theory and physically fit.

Please contact our office for more information.

Lukim ufala..

02/02/2026

Recent joint research conducted by Mai-Maasina Green Belt (MMGB) and Jubilee Australia Research Centre on 'Culture and Land' was officially launched.

The report ‘Sustaining Culture and Land- Why East Kwaio Communities have resisted logging’ highlighted communities’ insights on their cultural, spiritual and livelihood interconnectedness relationship with Land as sovereignty hence their stance on logging operations. In Solomon Islands, particularly Malaita Province, large scale logging operations has adversely impacted local communities and the environment.

MMGB acknowledges the partnership and valuable contributions towards launching this significant report.

This is the media release link; https://www.jubileeaustralia.org/news/latest-news-post/media-release-east-kwaio-communities-solomon-islands

You can access the full report in English and Kwaio translations here.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1C7C4CU3Y8GeG-Kq5nfQNEQldlPY3QRI4

Economic Justice and Accountability for Communities in the Asia-Pacific