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SPREAD DOCUMENTARY

Share this short film and other critical media to the global community.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Elders and activists raise fists in protest at the shoreline of Awa, Okinawa.

Please help spread the documentary widely!

Let others know about what's happening in Henoko. (~5 minutes)

 

  • Post and share the link to the documentary.

  • Tag environmental organizations, human rights and indigenous rights groups, local organizations, media and teacher groups. 

Host a film screening of "Our Island's Treasure" documentary.

Make it into a group event at your home, school or office. (~1 hour)

  • Gather a large group to watch the documentary together.

  • Ask participants to write a solidarity message starting with "Rise for Henoko" or "I rise because..." Take a photo of yourself with it.

 

Post and tag #riseforhenoko to spread messages of solidarity.

Film screening of "Our Island's Treasure" in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

Honolulu, Hawai‘i July 2019

Indigenous Okinawan protesters walking down to the shore of Oura Bay with banners and signs.

Contact local and national organizations.

Send the film link to different groups. (~15 minutes)

  • Write/email local and national organizations/groups who are advocating for environmental rights, human rights and indigenous rights, community advocacy and youth empowerment. 

  • Share the link to the documentary.

ABOUT

My name is Kaiya, and I am a second-generation Uchinānchu

(indigenous Okinawan) student from Portland, Oregon. When I was in high school, I went back to Henoko in the spring of 2019 because I was frustrated with the silence of the media around this crisis. I wanted to show the world what's happening, and was able to create a documentary during my time there.

 

My short film, "Our Island's Treasure," focuses on the current and ongoing destruction of the beautiful ocean in Henoko and the fight by native Uchinānchu people to protect it.

The information on all of the action ideas are listed in detail on this website. Please help spread awareness. 

CONTACTS

Email: riseforhenoko@gmail.com

Instagram: @riseforhenoko

Please visit these media handles:

  • Vimeo
  • Instagram
  • Flickr
  • YouTube

© 2024 Created by Kaiya Laguardia-Yonamine.

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