Indigeneity Is At Risk Because Of Land Development in Tahiti
Clip: 8/20/2026 | 2m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
From water scarcity to loss of culture, land development is concerning Tahitians.
Land development in Tahiti threatens these islanders' accessibility to resources and cultural traditions.
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Indigeneity Is At Risk Because Of Land Development in Tahiti
Clip: 8/20/2026 | 2m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Land development in Tahiti threatens these islanders' accessibility to resources and cultural traditions.
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