Pacific Language Weeks
Noa'ia, Tālofa lava, Mauri, Kia orāna, Mālō e lelei, Talofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālo ni, Halo olgeta, Halo Oloketa, Tēnā koutou kātoa and warm Pacific greetings to you all
Celebrate the many languages of the Pacific with the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks series, which includes exciting community activities and learning opportunities.
Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week
Celebrate: 7 – 13 July
The 2024 theme for Kiribati Language Week is ‘Eutakirakean ma kabwaekekean ara taetae ni Kiribati ma kateira ao rabakaura, bon maurin ao tokabetin te I-Kiribati - Thriving and flourishing our Kiribati language, culture, and knowledge build I-Kiribati resilience and prosperity’.
Mauri
Visit the Ministry for Pacific Peoples website for Kiribati Language Week resources e.g., language cards, and upcoming events.
Social media spaces - Let's stay connected online:
- Follow Pacific at MIT on our Facebook page OR Instagram
- NZ Kiribati Language Week Facebook page
Connect with our heritage online:
- Visit Auckland Museum to view and enjoy Pacific and Kiribati artifacts, stories, and treasures.
- Explore Digital Pasifik online links to Kiribati collections across the world
The Centre for Pacific Languages:
- Pacific Language Resources
- Pacific Language Course
- Speak Pacific App: Download the Speak Pacific App from the Apple App Store or get it on Google Play.
Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week
Celebrated: 26 May – 1 June
The 2024 theme for Samoa Language Week is 'Tautua i le alofa, manuia le lumana’i – Serve in love for a blessed future'.
Tālofa lava.
Visit the Ministry for Pacific Peoples website for Samoan Language Week 2024 resources, e.g., language cards, and upcoming events.
Social media spaces - Let's stay connected online:
- Follow Pacific at MIT on our Facebook page OR Instagram
- Gagana Samoa i Aotearoa Facebook page
Connect with our heritage online:
- Visit Auckland Museum to view and enjoy Pacific and Samoan artifacts, stories, and treasures.
- Explore Digital Pasifik online links to Samoan collections across the world
Auckland Council Libraries: Pacific collections and resources
Manukau Institute of Technology - Te Pūkenga:
- Library and Learning Services - Gagana Samoa and Leo Pasifika guides
- Study options in Pacific languages and Te Reo Māori
The Centre for Pacific Languages:
- Pacific Language Resources
- Pacific Language Course
- Speak Pacific App: Download the Speak Pacific App from the Apple App Store or get it on Google Play.
Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week
Hello - Noa'ia.
Visit the Ministry for Pacific Peoples website for Rotuman Language Week 2024 resources, e.g., language cards, and upcoming events.
Social media spaces - Let's stay connected online:
- visiting the official NZ Rotuman Language Week Facebook page
- Follow Pacific at MIT on our Facebook page OR Instagram
Connect with our heritage online:
- Visit Auckland Museum to view and enjoy Pacific and Rotuman artifacts, stories, and treasures.
- Explore Digital Pasifik online links to Rotuman collections across the world
- Pacific Learners - Rotuman Language Week Resources
- Pacific Kid's Learning - Lets speak Rotuman!
Thank you - Fạiåkse’ea ‘e garue.
- Language Cards- RotumanRotuman Language Week 2024