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The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture and Humanities has a special exhibit on display that focuses on American Samoa’s journey with the United States, called America 250. The artifacts on display, however are much more than time pieces of US association. The America 250 Exhibition is worthy...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The same question drives both the plot of Moana and decades of archaeological research: why, after centuries of relative stability, did Polynesian voyagers suddenly begin settling islands thousands of kilometers away across the Pacific?
The latest Moana movie is a live-...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new exhibition “FROM THESE LANDS” at the NMNH Smithsonian Museum seeks to share “our natural cultural heritage” of the Pacific. It speaks of legacies connecting the past, the present and the future.
This particular exhibit, Enduring Traditions, was created in...
In just two days, the Helping Babies Hear team has screened 36 children ranging from 1 month to 16 years old, in Fitiuta and Ta’u this week. Of those, 28 passed, 8 were referred for follow-up, and 3 patients will receive more comprehensive care. This week is their last day in Manu’a. If you or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The sound of Falealili reached Hollywood as Seiuli Dwayne The Rock Johnson opened the world premiere of Disney’s live-action Moana with a traditional Samoan performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Seiuli, who has family ties to Falealili and Aelipata, performed...
Presented by ASTCA in partnership with the Reid Family Group, the America 250 Celebration culminated in a synchronized drone and fireworks production featuring a fleet of 300 drones. The fireworks showcased each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. American Samoa is known as having the highest rate of...
From inspections and plant propagation to permits and traditional agricultural practices, Summer Youth Employment program (SYEP) participants at the American Samoa Department of Agriculture gained valuable hands-on experience while learning about the many ways the Department serves our community....
ASCC students, grab your Health Passport, complete the activities, and earn an incentive while investing in your health. Let's make wellness a priority this July! Here's how it works: You have to be an enrolled ASCC Student. Scan the QR code on the flyer. Download your Student Health Passport....
American Samoa was in full celebration mode all weekend long. Including with a spectacular 4th of July Car Show! From classic rides to community vibes, this FREE event was a great way to bring our people together as we celebrate America 250 in American Samoa. Big shoutout to ASTCA, GHC Reid &...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Released in 1926, the silent film was directed by American filmmaker Robert Flaherty and presented a depiction of life in Samoa.
The work also gained historical importance for helping to popularize the use of the word “documentary” in cinema.
Interest in the feature grew...