Sāmoa Language Week

Language & Culture •

Sāmoa

Workshops to unlock youth's connection to their roots

A free workshop will help young people learn the Sāmoan language in traditional ways that will mirror how it's done in the islands.

Alana MusselleTue, 03 Sep

Education •

Sāmoa •

Tonga

Academic tests should include Pacific languages - former principal

A former principal argues mandatory testing should be done in a child’s mother tongue, amid concerns Pacific students will be disadvantaged by doing a test in English.

Khalia StrongFri, 26 Jul

Language & Culture •

Sāmoa

West Auckland school honours ‘tautua’ during Samoan Language Week

Kelston Boys High School Deputy Principal Daniel Samuela says this year's theme for Samoan language week echoes throughout the school year for their students.

Matt ManukuoThu, 30 May

Language & Culture •

Sāmoa

Sāmoan Language Week: Why do non-Sāmoans speaking Sāmoan get more support and empathy than us?

Following a viral video of a non-Sāmoan speaking Sāmoan that received online praise and support from many Sāmoans, PMN's Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u calls for that same energy towards our youth who feel they don't receive it.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 29 May