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Emeretta Cross from MerethanVision, Victoria is one of keynote speakers who will present.Born on Banaba, Emeretta is proud of her Tuvalu and Kiribati heritage. Awarded a scholarship to study at Brigham Young University—Hawaii Campus, she studied degrees in both Communication and Theatre. Her theatrical experience rewarded her with the opportunity to further work with community affairs in Laie and Manoa where she became involved with local focus groups. These opportunities filled Emeretta with the passion to use entertainment as the medium to touch lives and make a change.
In 1992, Emeretta moved to Melbourne where she got married and had a son and it was here that Merethan Vision was born. A combination of both her name and her son’s, the company was established to mould a way for her son to learn about his culture and a purpose in life. Through Merethan Vision productions and events, Emeretta hopes to share with other parents and children that which is important; to have an identity and find a purpose.
Tuvalu and Kiribati are threatened by environmental changes. These realities have provided an opportunity for Emeretta to become an identity in the climate change sector by speaking on known conditions facing her people, including displacement and loss of land. Her goal now is to liaise with leaders and activists for sustainable options for all the low lying regions. She is an advocate and presents for Oxfam, CANA, Youth Coalition Australia, Friends of Earth, Melbourne University, Federation Square—Gift of Light annual project and Footscray Community Art Centre.
See who else will be presenting at this link. Speakers
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