Jemjem Māāl (“Honing the Spirit of Community”): Fostering Climate Resilience in the Marshall Islands Through Oral Histories of Women’s Roles and the Practices of Community Engagement in Voyaging Interaction Networks

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Jerolynn N. Myazoe
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This thesis explores the critical role of traditional Marshallese knowledge in fostering climate change adaptation and resilience. Through Indigenous research methods and storytelling, it highlights how oral histories, voyaging practices, and canoe-making traditions serve as enduring vessels of cultural transmission and environmental understanding. Central to this study is the concept of jemen̄ māl, a metaphor for community spirit and collective resilience, which underscores the importance of intergenerational knowledge-sharing and communal engagement. By examining the intersection of cultural heritage and contemporary climate challenges, the research reveals how Marshallese communities draw upon ancestral wisdom to navigate environmental uncertainty and sustain their way of life.

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September 18, 2025
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2025
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