Ministry for Pacific Peoples

Apply now for the new Moana Reo Media Fund 🗣️ This new fund for innovative multimedia projects that focus on Pacific languages is now open. Applications close on 13 September, so find out more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gpEHmFrt

Attention Pacific journalists, musicians, documentary filmmakers and creatives! ⚡ Applications open on Monday for the Moana Reo Media Fund, a new fund for innovative media projects that promote Pacific languages. Find out more and get ready to apply at https://bit.ly/3yMcRjV

Mālō e lelei! In the office for Tonga Language Week? Here's some office banter you can impress your workmates with 🇹🇴

Dr Penni Wolfgramm says being leitī Tonga is critical to her existence as a Tongan person 🌺 On her journey to reclaim her first language, lea faka-Tonga, Penni will be celebrating Tonga Language Week with “leitī Tonga and our Pacific rainbow+ kin here in Tāmaki Makaurau, sharing food, having big katas and rejoicing in all that is Tongan about us” 🌈 “I identify as leitī Tonga and what that means is my roles in my kainga (family) and community are underpinned by love and service. I am so proud to be Tongan and a Tongan living here in Aotearoa New Zealand.” #TongaLanguageWeek2024

Learn some lea faka-Tonga to use this week! Save this post to use these phrases throughout the week, and find more Tongan language resources at: https://bit.ly/3R5dAAv #TongaLanguageWeek2024

🌺Mālō e lelei! Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week is here 🌺 Celebrate Tongan and culture all week with events around the country, language resources and more! Head to our website to find ways you can get involved: https://bit.ly/3R5dAAv #TongaLanguageWeek2024

Mālō e lelei 👋 Tonga Language Week is almost here! The celebration starts this Sunday 18 August, and resources are now available to help you celebrate: https://bit.ly/3R5dAAv This year, the community have chosen the theme of: 'E tu'uloa 'a e lea faka-Tongá 'o ka lea'aki 'i 'api, siasí (lotú), mo e nofo-'a-kāingá - The Tongan Language will be sustainable when used at home, church and in the wider community.

Champion swimmer Tupou Neiufi is gearing up to compete at her third Paralympic Games 🏊♀️ After being bullied as a child for her disability, Tupou now encourages younger athletes to tap into their self-belief and authenticity. Read Tupou's story at: https://bit.ly/3AwCmWI

Born and raised in Rarotonga, Auckland-based Kramer Hoeflich says Cook Islands culture and community profoundly shaped who he is 🌺 Kramer would love to see “Cook Island language and culture flourish in Aotearoa by creating vibrant opportunities for my nephews and nieces to engage with their heritage. Imagine them participating in lively community events, enjoying fun language classes, and joining cultural workshops designed just for kids! “By immersing them in these joyful experiences, we can help them develop a deep sense of pride and connection to their Cook Islands roots. Celebrating our traditions in this way will not only strengthen their identity but also bring a touch of our beautiful culture into the heart of Aotearoa.” #CookIslandsMāoriLanguageWeek

Kia orāna! It's the middle of Cook Islands Māori Language Week, and the middle of the working week too. Celebrate the week and impress your work mates by using some of this office banter 🇨🇰