Pohnpei and their Traditional Foods

In recent decades Indigenous Peoples globally have experienced rapid and dramatic shifts in lifestyle that are unprecedented in history. Moving away from their own self-sustaining, local food systems into industrially derived food supplies, these changes have adverse effects on dietary quality and health.
The Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment (CINE) based in McGill University, Canada, responded to requests from indigenous leaders from around the world to help stop loss of traditional food system knowledge with research and community-driven activities that bridge the generations.
This series of videos presents highlights from 12 indigenous community areas in 9 countries, and is intended to contribute to the evidence base used to make global policies to protect Indigenous Peoples' food resources and promote good health.
On the Pacific island of Pohnpei located in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Island Food Community of Pohnpei conducts programs to help preserve use of many unique island species, varieties, and cultivars of food plants and animals for the Indigenous People. Programs in women's groups, schools, health facilities and other community settings are used to promote these foods for better health.
Videos in this series:
1. Indigenous Peoples’ nutrition - The Project | • Indigenous Peoples’ nu...
2. Indigenous Nutrition for Better Health | • Indigenous Food for Be...
3. The Inuit and their Indigenous Foods | • The Inuit and their In...
4. The Nuxalk and their Indigenous Foods | • The Nuxalk and their I...
5. The Gwich'in and their Indigenous Foods | • The Gwich'in and their...
6. Pohnpei and their Indigenous Foods | • Pohnpei and their Trad...
7. The Maasai and their Indigenous Foods | • The Maasai and their I...
8. The Aguaruna and their Indigenous Foods | • The Aguaruna and their...
Learn more about The Project at indigenousnutrition.org/

[@charleyjr.iriarte7428]

It never stops amazes me to see how wonderful and supportive my people are!

[@dohnlabalaba9470]

I love the tone of the voice over. It sounds nice. Thank you! If Goodyear (a former parliamentarian that became a church minister) is still alive in Pohnpei send him my regards!

[@DassNaks]

We don't neglect living off of the land. Pohnpeian paychecks are usually less than $200, barely enough to buy enough imported food. We do eat imported food, but we never neglect locally grown food.

[@hamzaarif7249]

Hi I am from Pakistan I want to ask you that if a Pakistani buys a property in Micronesia will he be eligible for citizenship or if he opens a business or institute in Micronesia will he be eligible for citizenship? Is there any chance of getting citizenship by investment in National development fund of Micronesian government?

[@DassNaks]

Hamza Arif I believe that you can become a citizen by either living there for no less than 5 years, or marrying a citizen.

[@hamzaarif7249]

@@DassNaks So I have to live on work permit in Micronesia for 5 years?

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

@@hamzaarif7249 What would you sell in your business to the Micronesian community

[@hamzaarif7249]

@@WapajeaWalksOnWater You replied me after 1 year

[@carolleota9000]

We are all blessed with our family, land and food. Be very thankful for that. Its looks very nice to be with ur people. BE BLESSED AND ENJOY LIFE AS ITS COMES. LOVE U ALL.💞👍⚘💚💛💥

[@seiseiobed9501]

Hope this awareness is seen by all licals so they can change the way they eat. I live in Iowa and there are some oriental store that sells some of the local food like we have back home. By watching this video I will be eating more of it....thanks for the inspiring video

[@user-oi3br6dl9n]

Is there work there for Arabs in agriculture? I am threatened with death in my country, and I have video evidence and on paper, will I get asylum in it? I am threatened

[@stuckinperth]

Iowa is definitely different then Pohnpei

[@kamaloaikaika2007]

There's no cop brutality there,,there's no shooting massacres,,and no kidnapping..I grew up on the island,and I'm grateful

[@selafinaleniu8118]

Ponphei is a lot similar to my island country of Samoa.Their food source and their way of life are not that different.I

[@jaiwakjukes9133]

Great production. Deserves more subs.

[@selihter]

Go to pohnrakiet, there you will see how they prepare great local food and eat them together 😊

[@livelifewthanks5684]

Processed, sugar, fatty food imported is a trap for that Island and anywhere else that are Selfsufficient places. It's a way for sickness way, and to weaken the ppl and later invasion through attack or?? So, please continue to protect your land and continuing eating traditional food. Its safer and healthier. Proud of you!

[@georgiathang5188]

Le-mina ML well the Americans introduced it to them during the world war

[@hamzaarif7249]

@@georgiathang5188 hi I am from Pakistan I want to ask you that if a Pakistani buys a property in Micronesia will he be eligible for citizenship or if he opens a business or institute in Micronesia will he be eligible for citizenship ? Is there any chance of getting citizenship by investment in National development fund of Micronesian government?

[@tavitamuelu8610]

thank you for sharing

[@damekitpynkhlong3909]

Forest similar like in meghalaya, India. ( Elaka Narpuh - Narpuh Reserve Forest)

[@rubyevangelista8897]

GOD BLESS US ALL. THE TRUTHS WILL SET US FREE.MABUHAY!!!

[@kevinyowait2463]

Beautiful place, I'd love to go there one time. Kevin Papua New Guinea

[@damekitpynkhlong3909]

Same like us. We use to plam yam potato. Love to taste it.

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

Can we talk about that giant taro forest for a moment 😲

[@rsdtknqr]

YES!!

[@selafinaleniu8118]

🤣🤣I too was patiently awaiting the taro patch story

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

@@selafinaleniu8118 I never seen the likes of it my mind is blown

[@yowwowtow]

There is big a lack in awareness, with all these new things there are new problems that never had to be considered before. I hope things can be turned around and we can preserve our homes and cultures for generations to come

[@slaychild1]

Lived on this island for a year back in 1999! Love this place! I also ate nothing but the populations diet the whole year. Come to find out when I got back to the US, was I had intestinal parasites. My bowl has never be the same. I also had a Pohnpeian wife (babuut).

[@livelifewthanks5684]

Sugar cane or other natural sweet is better than sodas,bread imported..for your kids, will be a negative consequence later in their growth. Sodas attack bones, and its sugar for diabetes. So thanks for having awarness.

[@rhondiemangasbadcock1749]

Rhondie Badcock All through the Pacific islands this what happened. Life Style diseases increasingly eg Diabetes. Wow Taro and the leaves it's still the best greens. Am from New Ireland PNG .

[@kafoapenjueli.penjueli8916]

It’s simply criminal,there is no other way to describe this developed countries selling their products to islands like this knowing exactly what the results are going to be.these people and many others like themselves trapped,it will take a life time to reverse this sad situation.i am from the islands and the situation there is the same as is in this people.its insane.may God help us all.

[@leonardjoseph6309]

Comment that makes sense of life..l love it

[@selihter]

I miss you my sweet home ❣

[@user-oi3br6dl9n]

Is there work there for Arabs in agriculture? I am threatened with death in my country, and I have video evidence and on paper, will I get asylum in it? I am threatened

[@selihter]

@@user-oi3br6dl9n yes, there is. Checkout federated states of Micronesia 🇫🇲 immigration information 💕👍💕

[@user-oi3br6dl9n]

@@selihter I mean, I am asylum. If I come forward, there is a threat of death, they will give me asylum and residence❤️❤️

[@selihter]

@@user-oi3br6dl9n yes. Just go to the next embassy in your city

[@user-oi3br6dl9n]

We do not have a Micronesian embassy in my country

[@wavemaker2077]

I'm surprised to learn that rice is not a staple food in Pohnpei.

[@lempweiroiie7377]

Rice is a staple food in Pohnpei.. in fact before the WWII, the Japanese had their workforces planted rice in many areas on the island. It however been contested repeatedly by health and nutrition groups who claimed that it's the cause of obese with less or no nutritional values. Yes, most people still purchase and consume rice.

[@adundeiphillip2696]

I eat rice and I'm from micronesia and people can eat rice

[@user-oi3br6dl9n]

@@adundeiphillip2696 Is there work there for Arabs in agriculture? I am threatened with death in my country, and I have video evidence and on paper, will I get asylum in it? I am threatened

[@lekkahtoese218]

Omg am from Samoa island and we all have the same food banana taro taro leaves breadfruit coconuts everything

[@generalengineerph3574]

It looks like The Philippines

[@garysakamoto1626]

Worst things that happened to the pacific islands was the introduction to American food like soda, beard, cookies, chips, and gmo fruit and vegetables. If they stick to their own food resources, they would be way healthier.

[@Leaisaufeau.]

More come please?

[@itsjustam1029]

Well im from Pohnpei

[@user-oi3br6dl9n]

Is there work there for Arabs in agriculture? I am threatened with death in my country, and I have video evidence and on paper, will I get asylum in it? I am threatened

[@magnumkalson]

I miss (puna)taro I miss you taro puna I can just eat it with my pork soup if you dont mind me say this...tong chapur ngonuk ponapei.

[@kulima7391]

The Samoan Islands were that way and we were self-sufficient too

[@orlandogiron3569]

Hi Amy and Yusie of palikir, Also to mylene from Sokesh.

[@vanrylohn2852]

i am pohnpeian lots of my uncles and aunts have diabetes so they have to get thier legs cut off

[@691bxm3]

fr same here, its sad

[@Nottsboy24]

Interesting upload 👌 very nice ☺

[@orlandogiron3569]

Oh i miss those fresh seafoods like lobsters and crabs.

[@rizaldepe8299]

that's good officials there in the island of Guam should promote the local and traditional way of living don't let the outsiders processed product destroys the natural and unique way of life there in the Island.

[@joshuaphillip7007]

Wrong title. Should be "Pingelapese Enjoying Pohnpei Food".

[@cazeysowar4216]

Yup you’re right

[@fuckstevejobs6879]

They’ve been living in Pohnpei for many generations and what language family does Pingelapese fall under? Lol

[@santospaul8103]

Pingelapese and Pohnpeian people can understand eachother I wonder why

[@sajad0408]

KGN

[@nathegotule284]

Madd,madd,taro Bananna,bread fruit, N,,fish Never seen huge taro,, Niue island,known4 Best taro world over wiff (Coconut crab) uga... Bless,bless diz Island,,,👍👍😁😁 Another kind karpee Hott like chillie!!! Madd wiff fish,,n, New zealand korned beef Nice,,video,, U,,heard Paradise island!!!👍👍😁😁🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴😁😁

[@boxerwayne6660]

Laziness results in relying on supermarkets.

[@its_just_marvlus]

micronesia is poor. Its a good place to visit but to live, you have to be at least really humble to accept money under 200$. I dont like how this lady says pohnpei. PON-PAY, who tf says it like that?

[@jackyama1624]

😂😂😂😂 Pon-pay

[@madeariartha2546]

how come , taro can grow that big

[@shenglongisback4688]

Different types of taro In Samoa Kamu In Cook Islands kape Are the real Massive Talo/Taro Types

[@its_just_marvlus]

@@shenglongisback4688 This isnt any of those islands. Micronesias different though. After seeing my uncle n finding out his leg was cut off because my family is all diabetic types. Im still suprised that there are taros that can grow as big as my body.

[@shenglongisback4688]

@@its_just_marvlus i know its different too polynesian im poly,was talking about the taro/talo and given examples of other islands cos it the same type of traditional food. Plus kapingamarangi n nukuoro are poly outliers in micronesian most on the islanders live on this island. But yass sad, losing a leg im sorry too see such things. Thanks for replying Stay safe.

[@deejayrofis7859]

Different soil brother. Island soil is the soil of all vegetables.

[@madeariartha2546]

@@deejayrofis7859 do you mean, if taros that grow in my place, were planted at that island, can grow that big too..?

[@delbertboaz6137]

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[@jembatan09]

present bring a complete package that is permanent the others aren't waiting on my channel👏👍👌🙏🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@rsdtknqr]

It's saddening to see they give these lovely healthy kids that crap food ;(

[@user-mh9zw2sg5c]

Local food is better but takes time to prepare it

[@user-oi3br6dl9n]

I am from Iraq .. Does micronesia have asylum and work and I can live in it and my destination is coming .. or is it a weak country in terms of an economy and cannot be living in?

[@87jello]

Rice has no nutrients whatsoever. So making kids eat rice will stunt their growth. it's better for them to eat Taro, Yams, and Breadfruit (which is rich in Fiber) so that they can grow taller and stronger.

[@adundeiphillip2696]

We eat rice with food

[@chadblu2320]

Lmao i like how she talking about it like the same thing aint happening here 😂😂its everywhere u didnt expect them to have the convenience of a supermarket smh

[@thomaskostka2083]

All thanks to western influence.

[@johnnylanwi1501]

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[@antoniescargo4158]

Átol, not etol.

[@Zaycream21]

Also don't forget all the nuclear bombing that poised waters and soils which cause the cancers too and of course the beetlenut and tobacco snuff habits.. but please don't leave out the poisonous things that have happened!

[@yaddahaysmarmalite4059]

Wait, but but, capitalism and exploitation for fat profit margins!

[@jordanmanasa7430]

Y’all should go back to your small island and show your self off cause we r a hidden phonapeian don’t show off like that

[@cazeysowar4216]

Ahahahaha are u ok?

[@cazeysowar4216]

Who are you??

[@sematagi9291]

American Samoa has three McDonalds. high diabetes and all round the fattest people on earth, they would benefit from going back to their roots and eating real Samoan food, just like these good folks.

[@Mongoose-c7i]

There was 2 before now 1 McDonald there