Unveiling the Taraia Object, Episode 2: On to Nikumaroro: Tarawa, Kiribati Tom Reitter

Format:

Video

Series:

Unveiling the Taraia Object

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kiribati.

Local Subjects:

Kiribati.

Genre:

Documentary films

Nonfiction films

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file) sound, color

Place of Publication:

2025

Language Note:

English

System Details:

video file

Biography/History:

Tom Reitter: Tom is passionate about helping interesting people share their stories to inform, enlighten, and entertain. With two long careers—one as a filmmaker and another in software engineering—he brings a unique perspective to storytelling. Now based in Eugene, Oregon, Tom values the enduring power of facts and the clarity of the documentary format to connect with audiences. He believes storytelling is not only a way to share ideas but also a means to build new friendships and strengthen connections. By patiently listening to uncover the core and breadth of the human experience, he collaborates with storytellers to craft messages that resonate deeply with their intended audience

Summary:

This second episode of the series brings the viewer along with Dr. Rick Pettigrew as he visits Tarawa, the capital of the Republic of Kiribati, with Taraia Object Expedition colleagues Steve Schultz and Tom Reitter in June 2025. The purpose of this trip to Tarawa was to meet personally with Kiribati government and cultural officials ahead of ALI’s application for an official research permit to conduct archaeological fieldwork on Nikumaroro Island, which is within the territory of Kiribati. The trip was an exciting and productive start to a collaboration of ALI and Purdue University with the government and people of Kiribati

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