“Days lifted in a haze, we weren't just a phase / We weren't just pretend (Just pretend)” (land), it was described to me as being the connection between our feet and our Mother Earth. Similarly, when I spoke with an iTaukei, or Fijian, friend, he shared a word from their language:vanuaFrom my understanding,vanua I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with theInternational Peoples Forum on Climate Change to “reorganize governmental functions and eliminate unnecessary agencies,” but many are concerned about what it could mean for USAID’s ability to do its core work — which is focused onissues