Monthly Archives: May 2019

A couple of days ago I received an update about the upcoming documentary film, Homecoming, which tells the story of the atoll of Pukapuka through the intergenerational story of two bi-cultural women Johnny Frisbie and Amelia Borofsky who journey home after decades … Continue reading →

One of the organizers of last month’s Niue Arts and Culture festival said there was a lot of emphasis on the language at the event. The week-long Taoga Festival, in its sixth year, was well attended by locals and visitors from overseas. … Continue reading →

Last month an interesting article appeared in the Samoa News about how the state of Hawaii is keeping an eye on protecting its native culture. Last year, much of Hawaii was shocked to learn a Chicago restaurant chain owner had trademarked … Continue reading →

Earlier this week Radio New Zealand posted a very nice article that I would like to share. It was written by Rotuman, Christine Rovoi, about why islanders celebrate Rotuma Day… “Noaia e mauri se aus atakoa” It’s that time of … Continue reading →

You might remember a post about how The Rapa Nui (Easter Island) island community asked the British government to return the Hoa Hakananai’a, one of the most spiritually important of the island’s moai, or monolithic statues from the British Museum. Well, … Continue reading →

Tuvaluans in New Zealand say they hope last weekend’s celebration of their art and culture in Auckland will help others learn about who they are. Hundreds of people attended the first Tuvalu Arts Festival in New Zealand hosted by Niutao islanders, one of eight … Continue reading →

Last month Radio New Zealand ran an article about how New Zealand’s Minister for Pacific Peoples claimed that Pacific languages need to be better recognized and valued. Aupito William Sio said 2019 is a momentous year as the UN has declared it … Continue reading →