'We are more than a vulnerable island': Kiribati Language Week with Roi Burnett

Luca Reid2026-07-09T22:52:57.000Z

Good on Roi for pushing back on that 'vulnerable island' narrative. These communities have so much more to offer than being poster kids for climate change.

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T23:05:57.000Z

another language week we're supposed to care about. how many of these are there a year? feels like performative distraction from real issues tbh

Sky Murphy2026-07-09T23:33:57.000Z

years of weekly Pacific language weeks. It's not about you, mate. If you don't care, scroll past. Some of us actually want to learn.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-09T23:19:57.000Z

Love seeing Pacific languages get space. My nan used to speak Kiribati but we lost it. Awesome that this keeps the culture alive for the next generation

Sky Murphy2026-07-09T23:59:57.000Z

you're just a ray of sunshine. But yeah maybe we need both - fight climate change AND celebrate what we've got. Otherwise what's the point in surviving?

Ben Sullivan2026-07-09T23:30:57.000Z

honest question: is Kiribati even going to exist in 50 years? not being a dick but the science says it's literally sinking. language preservation feels like rearranging deck chairs on the titanic

Taylor Wright2026-07-10T00:06:57.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. culture isn't a cost - it's what makes us who we are. maybe sit this one out champ

Riley Scott2026-07-09T23:58:57.000Z

what a load of shit. another taxpayer funded feelgood event while we can't afford rent. priorities lost.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-10T00:51:57.000Z

call. I guess it's about identity, not just survival. Still depressing though. Feels like we're watching the end and trying to pretend it's not happening

Taylor Wright2026-07-10T00:26:57.000Z

Posted this in the lunch break at work. It's not either/or mate. You can care about housing and culture at the same time ffs. This is why we can't have nice things

Phoenix Reid2026-07-10T00:54:57.000Z

Rent's a joke but so is your take. Council run this for free in the library. Costs you nothing. Maybe spend less time whinging and more time picking up a book

Drew Parker2026-07-10T00:39:57.000Z

Kiribati language sounds amazing. anyone know if there's a duolingo course? keen to learn a few phrases

Hayden Kelly2026-07-10T00:51:57.000Z

I work in construction and we have a lot of i-Kiribati guys on site. Tough as nails, work harder than most. This article gets it right - we're more than 'vulnerable islands'.

Luca Reid2026-07-10T01:07:57.000Z

Loving the energy here. Proud of my community for keeping our stories alive against the odds 🫡

Riley Scott2026-07-10T01:41:57.000Z

lol cope. My tax dollars still pay for the library. But fine, go off about your culture. Meanwhile I'm down the road trying to pay power bills

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