Inspiration

In 2019, I started hosting talanoa sessions alongside my
good friend Anatola Finau under Plantation Conversations.
Talanoa is an epistemological method widely used
amongst Pasifika people. It allows people to engage in
conversation, to connect, discuss issues and unpack
knowledge rooted in culture. It is a rich source of
information for Pasifika people to understand each other
holistically, acknowledge emotions, knowing, experiences
and the importance of space.

Through these sessions, I saw how it allowed our people to
unpack issues/experiences that many do not have the
space to unpack. I saw them connect, heal, share and talk
in ways that transcended western practices for connection.
I saw the transformational power in that and wanted to
extend that experience outside of these sessions and into
spaces that everyone could have access to. That is where I
got the idea to start a card game that could somewhat
embody these talanoa sessions/experiences and make
these diverse but important conversations accessible to our
everyone.