Mana Conference
CSM Mana hosts its first international + climate justice research conference will be held in San Mateo County — home to one of the largest Tongan communities in the continental U.S. Together, we will explore how our stories, scholarship, and solidarity move across lands, oceans, and generations.
This year’s theme, “Lulu‘i ‘o e Fonua (Shake the Land): Navigating Anga Fakafonua through Pacific Studies, Climate Justice, and Research,” celebrates Tongan brilliance and global research connections while positioning Oceania at the center of climate justice, cultural sustainability, and education.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, October 30 | 5 pm - 8 pm |
| Friday, October 31 | 9 am - 3 pm |
| Saturday, November 1 | 10 am - 7 pm |
Conference Highlights:
- Keynotes and panels on Tongan epistemologies, climate justice, and diaspora research
- A special tribute to Queen Salote Tupou III and her enduring legacy of cultural stewardship
- Student research showcase from the College of San Mateo’s Mana Learning Community and Project Change Program
- Interactive hybrid sessions through the WHOVA platform, connecting presenters across the globe
Join us in this powerful convergence of research, resilience, and relationships — where academia meets ancestral wisdom, and our Pacific voices shape the global conversation on justice and sustainability.
- Professors and Researchers – $100
- Online Only (not attending in person) – $75
- Students – $50
- Student Rate Online Only (not attending in person) – $35
- Day Rate (which includes meals) – $30
If you require other arrangements or special accommodations for your registration payment, please feel free to contact Dr. Finausina Tovo directly at tovof@smccd.edu for support.
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