Throughout 2021, TYMS will be delivering a series of Cultural programs for the purpose of reconnecting youth to culture in way that is relevant and engaging.
The aim for these upcoming programs is to respond to the need of New Zealand-bred Pasifika youth who were experiencing a disconnect in knowledge, language and belonging to their culture. |
After a successful turnout with Mamanu, TYMS developed the 'Ofaga' programme to ensure we could deliver cultural programmes that could be applicable throughout the school term.
The Ofaga ("nest") programme is a 6 week after-school cultural workshop designed for Senior Secondary Students (Year 11 - Year 13) who are wanting to strengthen their cultural awareness and understanding of Faʻa Sāmoa. |
It was our fourth session at Liston College, and our weekly topic was on the Dawn Raids and its impact on Pacific diaspora within Auckland. What was supposed to be a short 20 minutes, ended up going until 5pm as founding members of the Polynesian Panthers movement, Will ‘Ilolahia & Mesepa Edwards stayed behind to share their stories and watch the folasaga’s (Samoan introductions) that each of the Liston students had prepared.
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