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Linking Samoans

Talanoa Lagafuaina and Tapaau
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fifteen-year old Talanoa Lagafuaina is a young artist working with ASCC’s land grant program [and that is the program] that created the lali used during the Constitutional Review Committee meetings as a symbol or ‘logo’ for the deliberations. (This paragraph has been re-...
Father's Day at Ola Fou Methodist Church in Seattle WA
Rev. Fouina Fa’ai’u & Faletua Pepelele Fa’ai’u who ministers Ola Fou Methodist Church in Seatfle honors all fathers on Father’s Day. Ia manuia le Aso Sa o tamā. [photo: EAlaimaleata]
Fathers of the Ave o le Fetuao Methodist Church in 2017
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fathers of the Ave o le Fetuao Methodist Church at Fagaima performed on stage in 2017 (pictured) at their church for the Father’s Day Sunday service. Similar events are being held today throughout American Samoa at Sunday services paying tribute to all fathers, as well...
Ola Foster, Missionette Pa’au, Ina Pa’au, and Kiso Skelton.
On Thursday, some of Congresswoman Amata’s congressional office represented American Samoa and sang “Lo Ta Nu’u” — at the U.S. Capitol ahead of the day’s session of District Office Congressional Staff Training. Pictured are Ola Foster, Missionette Pa’au, Ina Pa’au, and Kiso Skelton. [courtesy photo]
weaver making a basket
  Honolulu, HAWAII — Through photographs taken in a studio and on location in Samoa, "Tatau: Marks of Polynesia" showcases the work of traditional tatau masters alongside that of younger practitioners and artists who are adopting tatau’s motifs and styles for new media and art forms.   This...
Manu'a graduation day parade
O le va’aiga i nisi o ta’avale ua solo fa’aaloalo mai e fa’amamalu le aso faapitoa mo le au fa’aiuaso mai le Laumua o le Segaula 2022. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]
Saute Sapolu looking out from behind his fale as Honolulu cops dismantle it.
Honolulu, HAWAII — Citing lineage to various Polynesian monarchies did not keep 56-year-old Saute Sapolu of East O‘ahu from escaping a citation from the State of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement yesterday morning Sapolu (...
Maria Brown
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — The woman found killed at her home in suburban Auckland was a treasured grandmother who leaves behind a devastated twin, her family says. A family member said Maria Brown "helped so many people" and had funded the education of many children. The 77-year-old Maria Brown was...
ASSA's Keige Evolve team
After a grueling series of games this past weekend in the women's division, Keige Evolve came out undefeated playing the championship round versus Royals 19-14. Look out for ASSA's upcoming 4th of July tournament. [courtesy photo]
Drew Afualo
IN THE METAVERSE — Two national publications are each boosting the buzz around Samoan TikTok superstar, Drew Afualo. What, you’ve never heard of her?  “With 7.1 million followers on TikTok, the content creator is known for her biting humor and quick wit, which she sharpened through years of being...

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