By Journal on September 21, 2018
Binton Daniel, canoes, Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, MIMRA, Waan Aelon in Majol, WAM
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Truth be told: if you’re going to visit Waan Aelon in Majol, you will learn a thing or two or tree. Yes. Tree. WAM has been utilizing different trees in its mixed curriculum of classes in the morning and hands on craft work in the afternoon.
By Journal on May 31, 2018
Alson Kelen, Dennis Momotaro, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Kanchi Hosia, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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HILARY HOSIA The official handover of a new crane truck from the Embassy of Japan to Waan Aelon in Majol (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) Friday revealed a positive aspect about WAM: exemplary maintenance. In his remarks, Japan Ambassador Hideyuki Mitsuoka said he was amazed at the state and condition of the vocational training center […]
By Journal on May 3, 2018
Alson Kelen, David Allen Harvey, Floyd Takeuchi, Save Filolita Filemoni, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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GIFF JOHNSON A series of photo shoot opportunities brought a Hawaii-based professional photographer to Majuro last month. Following a visit to the College of Micronesia in Pohnpei to open an exhibit of photographs of Micronesia, Floyd Takeuchi spent several days in Majuro taking photos of three seemingly unconnected subjects: actress and student Save Filolita Filemoni, […]
By Journal on September 14, 2017
Alson Kelen, Arlington Tibon, Cory Jokray, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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GIFF JOHNSON A graduation later this month will recognize a group of young people who had few opportunities in their lives earlier this year but now have multiple doors open for their future. Last month, Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM) graduated a group of over 20 Marshallese following a six-month training on woodworking. On September […]
By Journal on August 17, 2017
Alexandre Sanchez, Alson Kelen, Archie Horiuchi, Ejnar Aerok, Elmi Juonraan, Ivanancy Vunikura, Kathrilla Rikeo, Okeanos, Vaka Motu, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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ISAAC MARTY The first service to the outer islands for the Okeanos Foundation’s Vaka Motu started last week with a visit to Arno. It departed Uliga Dock Thursday evening and arrived Arno the next morning. School supplies, medical supplies, and few passengers were delivered successfully to Malel Island. Some things were taken to Ul en […]
By Journal on April 20, 2017
Abija Lometo, Alson Kelen, canoes in the marshall islands, Hilary Hosia, Johnson Anwel, Maston John, Ralles Anwel, Sealend Laiden, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) is bubbling with activities with two training programs for young people ongoing at one time. In years past, WAM sponsored one six-month life skills and vocational training program centered around canoe building and carpentry. This year, opportunity arose to run a skills training in woodworking related […]
By Journal on November 4, 2016
Alson Kelen, graduates, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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Marshall Islanders who graduate from the Waan Aelon in Majel canoe building and life skills training program have a high rate of success, according to statistics provided by the program. Nearly four out of five from last year’s training are either employed, in school or returned to an outer island. Data on graduates from the […]
By Journal on October 21, 2016
Allison Nashion, Alson Kelen, Carlos Domnick, GEF program, Hirobo Obeketang, Tamie Bowman, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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After weeks of stormy skies, the sun came out and shined on the Vocational and Lifeskills 2016 Trainee Graduation. About 120 attended the Waan Aelon in Majel event, which saw 14 young men and four young women receive their certificates for successfully completing the WAM program. The Class of 2016 all wore T-shirts they designed […]
By Journal on March 24, 2016
Alson Kelen, canoe, Kim Tingley, navigation, viral, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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An article in the New York Times March 17 featuring Marshallese navigation techniques has gone viral and the link is being scattered electronically around the world, giving thousands upon thousands of people the chance to read about an ocean-going voyage in a canoe from Majuro in June last year. The headline on the 6,000-word feature […]
By Journal on October 23, 2015
Allison Nashion, Alson Kelen, Waan Aelon in Majol, WAM
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About 60 people gathered at the picnic area next to WAM Friday, to witness the happy graduation of 20 trainees. RMI National Training Council head Allison Nashion and WAM Director Alson Kelen made speeches congratulating the graduates. A highlight was the fact that at least six of the trainees move straight into employment, following successful […]