Saipan Farewell

July 25, 2023

Saipan Farewell

Saipan Farewell

From the Māori,
First we thank the canoe
Who brought us
Second, we thank the sky, earth, air,
For life
Third, we thank our ancestors,
Our memory
Fourth, we thank the people present
Fifth, we thank the future generations.

“If you want people to build a canoe, first take them to the sea.” Tim Tingle, Choctaw

What a gift to journey back to Saipan, to be surrounded again by the sea, to explore the hidden histories in its caves. And what an experience to listen to the many different voices, hear the stories, and see through different eyes, together, with a learning community of teachers who care.

Nancy Bo Flood

As a fish-brain surgeon or a rodeo poem wrangler, I have loved stories. I strongly believe that words – in poetry or prose – help heal our hearts and give us new eyes to see the world. I was first a research psychologist studying brain development at the University of Minnesota and London University before following my passion – writing for children. Learn more…