Friday, Jul 11, 2008

2-11-08 Bio-Colonialism in Hawai'i: Interview with Dr. Lorrin Pang and Andre Perez

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J. Kehaulani Kauanui addresses GMOS—genetically modified organisms--with a focus on the genetic modification of life forms in Hawai'i, and how this form of biocolonialism poses many threats far beyond the islands. Hear from two special guests--both of whom join the show by telephone from Hawai'i-Dr. Lorrin Pang, a Medical Doctor who has served as a Consultant to the World Health Organization since 1985, who has been at the forefront of challenging the GMO industry in Hawai'i, and Andre Perez, a Native Hawaiian activist whospeaks to the links between the fight against GMOs in Hawai'i and the struggle for Hawaiian land, sovereignty and self- determination. The genetic modification of taro, known to Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) as kalo, forces an examination of cultural issues relating to this traditional Hawaiian food staple as it is subjected to a new form of biotechnology.

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