Indigenous Peoples' Day: Surfing History is Indigenous History
WEBOct 11, 2021 · Most surfers have some understanding that surfing history is Indigenous history, as modern surf culture emerged from European contact with Native Hawaiians, who had been standing up on waves for several hundred years.
The Complicated History of Colonialism in Surfing - PBS SoCal
WEBFor indigenous people, surfing — a highly territorialized phenomenon — is inevitably intertwined with assertions of sovereignty, even outside Hawaii. This is especially true in Australia, where for Aborigines surfing is a reclamation of culture and a …
How Native Hawaiian surfers used the ocean as sanctuary
WEBApr 22, 2022 · Like his ancestors, Kahanamoku spent most of his young life swimming, surfing, canoe paddling, fishing and diving. As seen in the life story of Duke Kahanamoku, many Native Hawaiians found...
How American Surf Culture Was Built on a History of Indigenous Erasure
WEBDec 1, 2015 · Surf historians have referred to him variously as Hawaiian, hapa haole, and simply haole by virtue of the fact that he was racially mixed, with more white ancestry than Hawaiian. Settlers...
Olympic surfing exposes whitewashed Native Hawaiian roots
WEBJul 13, 2021 · SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — For some Native Hawaiians, surfing’s Olympic debut is both a celebration of a cultural touchstone invented by their ancestors, and an extension of the racial indignities seared into the history of the game and their homeland.
The Surfing Industry Is Reminded Of Its History Through Indigenous …
WEBThe Black Surfing Association (B.S.A.) founded in 1974 spurred the start of a global movement finally breaking through the thick exclusion. Today, BIPOC inclusion and welcoming in the sport is higher than ever before. Organizations help these people feel like they belong in the water and train them for competition.
Surfing and Cultural Identity: The Role of the Sport in Indigenous ...
WEBMar 30, 2024 · In this article, we delve into the role of surfing as a means of cultural preservation among Indigenous peoples. By exploring the historical context, challenges, opportunities, and case studies, we aim to shed light on the invaluable relationship between surfing and Indigenous cultural identity.
Indigenous surfing: Russ Molony on the recent history - Red Bull
WEBNov 5, 2020 · At 43 years old, an ex-professional surfer and an active member of the surf community, Russ has taken huge paddles forward for Indigenous surfing throughout his career. One moment in particular...
NAIDOC Week: Celebrating Indigenous Surfing • SurfAid
WEBNov 4, 2020 · The Origins of Indigenous Surfing. An Indigenous man takes to the water with a gum tree canoe (Photo by SMH). The affinity coastal Indigenous communities share with the ocean was well-documented in the early days of white settlement, and reports of Indigenous people tackling treacherous surf in gum tree canoes, as …
How Pro Surfing is Evolving with the Help of Indigenous and First ...
WEBAug 9, 2023 · Outside of Hawaii, this year surf audiences have been exposed to Indigenous coastal cultures through opening ceremonies, commentary, and video pieces at events in Bells Beach, Margaret River, Jeffreys Bay, Huntington Beach and beyond.