08/20/2025
Congratulations π to our Partner PPasefika Roots Institute of Language & Cultural Artsπ
We are so proud to sponsor and celebrate a successful First Day of Classes. After 6 months of Consulting and development services provided to the NaNative Samoan Corporationnd the Samoan Council Of Pastors & Elders (SCOPE) to officially establish the very first Pacific Islanders Institute in Alaska, today was the Official First Day of in-person Classes for the Pasefika Afterschool & Afterwork Program π
We look forward to the success of this 9-week journey and wishing the students and instructors a safe and prosperous Cycle of Learning! β₯οΈ Highlight
π’ What a beautiful day to celebrate! π
π£ A huge fa'afetai tele lava π and congratulations to our incredible students and their dedicated parents and guardians on a successful First Day of Classes for the Fa'aSamoa Program Cycle 1! π₯³
π The energy, excitement, and eagerness to learn were absolutely amazing! It was a joy to see our primary and intermediate students dive into the rich world of the Samoan language πΌπΈ π¦πΈ and cultural arts. This is just the beginning of an incredible journey of discovery, and we are so proud to be a part of it. π
π A special thank you to our phenomenal instructors, Chaplain Seleni Nauli, P.S. Will Amotai Asaivao, Ms. Annamaria Unutoa, and Ms. Amy Unutoa, for their guidance and passion. π Your commitment is what makes this "Home of Pasefika Heritage in Alaska" a reality. βΌοΈ
π€ We look forward to seeing our New Students joining us on our Second Day of Classes! ποΈ
πΈ Not pictured: Our Online Primary & Intermediate Class and registrants who will be joining us on our second day of classes.