THE FLYING CANOE is an interactive audio experience for students to experience in their classrooms will transport them to the nation of Kiribati – our Pacific neighbours.
Featuring an immersive soundscape, and traditional Kiribati singing and dancing, The Flying Canoe is a playful way to experience the living history and the culture embedded in the lands and waters of Kiribati.
Written by Marita Davies and featuring performances and artwork by artists from the Kiribati diaspora, ‘The Flying Canoe’ is the follow-up work to Threshold's internationally acclaimed ‘Mountain Goat Mountain’.
So jump on board ‘The Flying Canoe’ and see the world differently on Island time!
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Nei Kinoia comes from a long line of Magic Spinners…
…but on the night she was supposed to become one herself, she got distracted - as many Kiribati people do - singing in the Frangipani tree.
Now she plans to turn back time and trick the spirits of Neiko into giving her their blessing to join her ancestors in spinning magic!
COLLABORATING ON CULTURALLY
INFORMED EDUCATION RESOURCES
To prepare these learning resources, the creative team travelled to Kiribati and met with local storytellers, educators and artists who generously shared their traditional knowledge with us. Their insight into canoe building, rope making, and community customs wrap around the story of ‘The Flying Canoe’ and form an important part of this digital experience.
Drama educator and consultant Melissa Newton-Turner, has carefully integrated this content in line with the Australian Curriculum.
The result is a culturally rich “call and response” between Australia and Kiribati that we hope will deepen ties between the two nations.
KIRIBATI IN YOUR CLASSROOM
Here’s a little taste of what you can expect! Take a look at the video below that explores what children in Kiribati do.
CREATIVE TEAM
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Marita Davies
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Teaote Davies
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Lucy Harris
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ASPR Katerina Teaiwa
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Zoë Barry
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Bobby Macumber
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Matari McKenna
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Emma Bortignon
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Tahli Corin
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Sarah Lockwood
THE FLYING CANOE has been developed with the support of Multicultural Arts Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria.
It would not have been possible without the Victorian Kiribati Association.
Threshold is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program.
