Mariko Middleton (she/her)

🌿 Abenaki nu jii nu Dakinna wuti kurachooibiin
🌺 Shimanchu American living on Abenaki land
🎙@shimanchupod ✜ 𖣯 ✜ 𖣯 ✜ 𖣯 ✜ 𖣯 ✜ 𖣯 ✜ 𖣯

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Our new episode is now out! Please give us a listen, we're on all major streaming platforms 🌺🤲 #okinawa #ryukyu

[Ichariba Choodee @shimanchupod]

Join us for a multi-dimensional conversation as we bring together three esteemed guest speakers in their fields: Risako Sakai (@Risako_Sakai), Elaine Cromie (@cromiee), and Ako Castuera. This episode is moderated by special guest Laura Dux (@laura_dux).

[Ichariba Choodee @shimanchupod]

Join us with Madoka Hammine (@madokahammine), Michinori Shimoji (@shimojizemi), Martha Tsutsui Billins (@lingfieldnotes), and guest host Micah Mizukami (@waterpaper42), who share their focus in their languages, linguistics, revitalization, and identity.

https://t.co/IIOqBH5i8j

[Miho Zlazli, GMBPsS @mihozlazli]

Open letter: ‘Our Culture IS part of the solution, NOT the problem’

Responding to the VICE Media’s ‘The Dark Truth of Japan's Paradise Island | Trouble in Paradise’ and ‘Japan's Stereotypes Against Amejo in Okinawa’. https://t.co/BV2B64MCsO

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Such an honor to be in conversation with two incredible and inspiring Kānaka Maoli and Shimanchu folks talking the nuances of mixed race identity, and similarities and differences between #okinawa and #hawaii. Ippee nifee deebiru and mahalo, Momi and Lehuauakea! 🌺🙏

[Ichariba Choodee @shimanchupod]

Join us in conversation with Momi Cummings and Lehuauakea as we focus on the intersections and connections of their identities as Kānaka Maoli and Shimanchu in tandem with their work and personal lives.

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Sharing this link for open positions at @OISTedu including a Program Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion ❤️‍🔥 Thanks for sharing with me @AyaPeloquin https://t.co/MiOOC0HSLr

[九州大学 下地理則 @shimojizemi]

琉球語を話していた人たちは「土人扱い」に怯えながら，差別を避ける手段として「自らの意志」のように見える形で標準語使用に舵を切った。では差別は消えたか？結局，自分達の言葉を失っただけだということが示された。

ことばの消滅の背後には，差別に怯える話者がいた。

https://t.co/Bx3bcoN0YQ

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

As Taiwan tensions build, concerned Okinawans push for U.S. military base closure https://t.co/nZSR9z7buX by @maiahibbett

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Can't wait for the virtual screening of Miracle City Koza that's been on my must-watch list for quite some time. Showing in September as part of the Japan Film Festival Los Angeles @Project9dainama
https://t.co/EQB3a8KCzG

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Futenma base biggest issue in Okinawa governor race https://t.co/1Oa293oQS5

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Okinawa sues Japan gov't over US base relocation plan - The Mainichi https://t.co/5KExCeIYLU

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay I am feeling so grateful to be part of a reconnecting diasporic community. I'm inspired by the evolving conversations around reclamation, identity, language, & solidarity within the diversity of our lived & inherited experiences. #WeAreIndigenous #ryukyu

[九州大学 下地理則 @shimojizemi]

Talking with people with Ryukyu identity in different places of the world (Okinawa, Fukuoka, Hawaii, and Seattle) turned out to be a rediscovery of my own identity. It reminded me of the fact that we as Ryukyuan are connected to each other with the same identity. Thank you all.

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Nifee deebiru 🙏 so much this was an incredible conversation! I learned so much from everyone and the beautiful diversity of the peoples of the Ryukyu archipelago. 🌺

[九州大学 下地理則 @shimojizemi]

Having an interesting and intense discussion now with wonderful people with a Ryukyu identity (@msatokotsubi and @madokahammine and @shimanchupod) on Ichariba Choodee Podcast about Ryukyuan and its linguistic, sociolinguistic and sociocultural aspects.

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Wishing I could visit this exhibit @artsmia in Minnesota featuring indigenous #ainu and #okinawan #ryukyuan textiles. https://t.co/PQFZPU3580

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Appreciating this article framing 'the Impacts of RIMPAC on Okinawa and Japan' https://t.co/LXql2twzga #okinawa #ryukyu

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

@tati_akamine I know of of some resources and will share privately 🌺

[Ichariba Choodee @shimanchupod]

We are thrilled to see #hajichi, the indigenous tattoo practice of our ancestors in #Ryukyu (present day #Okinawa) and the once strong matriarchal foundations of our culture capture the attention of @washingtonpost. We'd like to highlight a few responses to this article. 1/?

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

So grateful to see the Ryukyuan people represented at the EMRIP ❤️‍🔥 #WeAreIndigenous

[松島泰勝 @matusima3455]

昨日、国連での会議が終了したあと、琉球先住民族同士で写真を撮りました。親川さんたちとも情報交換を行い、励ましあいました。今日も松島泰勝は具志堅さんとともにサイドイベントやアイテム7での報告、世界の先住民族とのネットワークの構築などを行います。

[Ichariba Choodee @shimanchupod]

Congratulations @cromiee, we love seeing the cool projects our Choodees do!

[Mariko Middleton (she/her) @MarikoBTV]

Awich - TSUBASA feat. Yomi Jah (Prod. BIGYUKI) #okinawa #ryukyu ❤️‍🔥🤍 https://t.co/CWFM5c3ITs via @YouTube