Citing Ourselves is an exhibition that draws upon the living practices of Pacific artists, activists and the legacy of Pacific Studies scholars to explore the issue of Pacific climate justice.

Pacific women and fa’afafine, grassroots activists, academics, and artists are the inspiration and reference points in our approach to archival materials drawn from the ANU Archives, Pacific Research Archives, and the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau. The exhibition also honours and acknowledges Pacific Studies scholars including ANU alumna and notes the impact and influence of their intellectual and creative legacies that ripple and flow on to present and future generations to follow in their wake. Citing Ourselves is a collective review and distinct Pacific perspective to inform the ongoing climate impacts, challenges and solutions faced and initiated by Pacific people and cultures. 

Citing Ourselves is curated by ANU School of Culture, History and Language PhD students Talei Luscia Mangioni and Lisa Hilli, held on Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri Lands at Menzies Library, home of the ANU’s Pacific Research Archives and part of the Australian Association of Pacific Studies Biennial Conference 2023. The project was greatly supported by Stella Hibbins, Luseane ‘Ofa, Jemimah Bryson, James Lowrie and Tivien Homerang. 

Exhibition Dates: 11 April – 21 July 2023

Acknowledgements: ANU Gender Institute, ANU Pacific Research Archives, Pacific Manuscripts Bureau (Pambu), Australian Association for Pacific Studies, ANU School of Culture, History and Language